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Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 54.6	$ 51.5	$ 161.1	$ 150.0
Long-term assets	$ 64.4	$ 59.3	$ 64.4	$ 59.3

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Revenues from external customers attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues.

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