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Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues related to foreign operations	$ 80.6	$ 80.0	$ 150.0	$ 149.7
Severance, related charges			5.7	13.2
Long-term assets related to foreign operations	$ 61.9	$ 60.7	$ 61.9	$ 60.7

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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