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Accounts Receivable, net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Feb. 01, 2020 | Feb. 02, 2019
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Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Franchise and license receivable | $ 36,060 | $ 31,474
Merchandise sell-offs and vendor receivables | 24,474 | 12,943
Credit card program receivable | 30,578 | 21,129
Tax refunds | 4,868 | 7,483
Landlord construction allowances | 12,038 | 9,001
Gift card receivable | 1,794 | 3,514
Other items | 9,252 | 7,933
Total | $ 119,064 | $ 93,477

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