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Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic - Summary of Expenses Recorded (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020	Apr. 30, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020
Extraordinary And Unusual Items [Abstract]
Inventory obsolescence reserves	$ (5,730)	$ (21,673)	$ 43,327	$ 15,924
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (1,000)	$ (2,200)	5,800	2,600
Store impairment			$ 14,528	$ 14,528

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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of tangible assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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