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Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 03, 2019 | Feb. 01, 2020
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease, liability |  | $ 2,624,185
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings |  | $ 600
ASU 2016-02 |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease, right-of-use asset | $ 2,100,000 |
Operating lease, liability | 2,200,000 |
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings | $ 600 |
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings recognition period |  | 13 years

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