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Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Liability for Deferred Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 26, 2020 | Jan. 27, 2019
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Schedule of liability for Deferred Compensation [Line Items] |  |
Deferred compensation liability, current | $ 1,365 | $ 2,203
Deferred Compensation Plan For Officers And Executives |  |
Schedule of liability for Deferred Compensation [Line Items] |  |
Total deferred compensation liabilities under this plan | 36,608 | 29,454
Accrued liabilities | Deferred Compensation Plan For Officers And Executives |  |
Schedule of liability for Deferred Compensation [Line Items] |  |
Deferred compensation liability, current | 1,365 | 2,203
Other long-term liabilities | Deferred Compensation Plan For Officers And Executives |  |
Schedule of liability for Deferred Compensation [Line Items] |  |
Deferred compensation liability, noncurrent | $ 35,243 | $ 27,251

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