Commitments and contingencies disclosure.

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Amount of actuarial present value of benefits attributed to service rendered by employee for defined benefit plan.

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-Section 50
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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
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-Section S99
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Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020	Nov. 30, 2005
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	$ 59,000,000.0	$ 54,900,000	$ 57,600,000
Purchase commitments related to goods or services	1,766,000,000.0
Death benefits				$ 1,000,000.0
Guarantee Performance Under Insurance And Utility Agreement
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	46,800,000	46,800,000	47,200,000
Merchandising Agreement
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	12,300,000	8,200,000	10,400,000
Letters of Credit \| ABL senior secured revolving facility
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Letters of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 541,000,000.0	$ 476,800,000	$ 292,400,000