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Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Gain on Sale of Leases (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Feb. 01, 2014
Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Other Costs [Abstract] |  |  |
Number Of Closed Stores | 40 | 14 | 5

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