Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
May 03, 2025 USD ($) Store	May 04, 2024 USD ($) Store
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset impairment carrying value related to right of use assets \| $	$ 15,000	$ 9,800
Impairment charges - long-lived assets \| $	516	8,210
Impairment charges-Long lived assets \| $	$ 500	$ 8,200
Assets Impairments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of stores expected to sale		1
Number of relocating stores	3
Number Of Underperforming Stores	3
Lease Asset Impairment
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of store level assets, number of stores	1

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