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Segment Reporting - Summary of Reportable Segment Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2021 | Feb. 01, 2020 | Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest expense (income), net | $ 24,610 | $ (6,202) | $ (3,492)
Other income, net | $ 3,682 | $ 5,731 | $ 4,479

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