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Lease Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Feb. 01, 2020 USD ($) Store | Feb. 02, 2019 USD ($)
Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Operating and finance leases, expiration period | 30 years |
Leases renewal option | 5 years |
Accrued lease liability | $ 373,200 |
Number of store committed to open or relocate but has not yet taken possession | Store | 51 |
Minimum lease payments |  | $ 3,366,931
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment |  |
Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores committed to be opened | Store | 76 |
Options to Extend Lease Terms |  |
Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Minimum lease payments | $ 278,900 |
New Stores | Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment |  |
Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Minimum lease payments | $ 622,400 |

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