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Accounts Receivable, net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
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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The amount due from a franchisee for obligations owed to the franchisor as part of the franchise agreement.

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The amount due to the company related to the transfer of gift cards to vendors for resale in third-party locations.

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- Definition

The amount due from a landlord for construction allowances related to retail stores.

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Merchandise Selloffs and Vendor Receivables

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Tax refunds.

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- Definition

Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration from customer for product sold and service rendered in normal course of business, classified as current.

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Amounts receivable from issuing a card to individuals or businesses that allows someone to make a purchase on borrowed money.

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Amount, after allowance, of receivables classified as other, due within one year or the operating cycle, if longer.

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