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Segment Reporting - Reconcile Segment Operating Performance Measure Operating Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2021 | Aug. 01, 2020 | Jul. 31, 2021 | Aug. 01, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Interest expense, net | $ 8,900 | $ 8,500 | $ 17,400 | $ 8,700
Other (income) expense, net | $ (1,363) | $ (1,554) | $ (3,223) | $ 1,429

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