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Summary of Restructuring Related Charges (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 3 Months Ended
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May 02, 2020 USD ($) Store | May 04, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment charges |  | $ 155,619,000 | $ 1,543,000
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets |  | $ 84,100,000 | $ 0
Number of retail stores | Store |  | 1,000 |
Impairment charges | [1] | $ 153,617,000 |
Corporate and Store Property and Equipment |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment charges |  | 51,500,000 |
Cost and Equity Method Investments |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment charges |  | 18,000,000.0 |
Retail Stores |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of operating lease ROU assets |  | $ 84,100,000 |
Number of retail stores | Store |  | 272 |
Impairment charges |  | $ 135,600,000 |
[1] | During the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020, the Company recorded impairment charges of $155.6 million. Of the total, $84.1 million related to the impairment of the operating ROU assets of 272 stores. We recorded $51.5 million related to the impairment of certain corporate and store property and equipment. We also recorded $18.0 million of impairment of certain cost and equity method investments.

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