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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Period of Expiration for Customer Loyalty Certificates, High End of Range | 12 months | 12 months
Reporting Lag for Certain Foreign Operations in Financial Statements | 1 month |

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