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Schedule of Percentage of Net Sales by Merchandise Category (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2018 | Jan. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2016
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%
Apparel |  |  |  |
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales | [1] | 67.00% | 66.00% | 68.00%
Home |  |  |  |
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales | [2] | 16.00% | 16.00% | 15.00%
Accessories |  |  |  |
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales | [3] | 12.00% | 13.00% | 13.00%
Other |  |  |  |
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales | [4] | 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00%
[1] | Apparel includes intimates and activewear
[2] | Home includes home furnishings, electronics, gifts and decorative items
[3] | Accessories includes footwear, jewelry and handbags
[4] | Other includes beauty, shipping and handling revenues and the Food and Beverage division

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