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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net - Summary of Goodwill and Definite-lived Intangible Assets, Net, (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2022 | Jan. 30, 2021
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract] |  |
Accumulated impairment | $ 4.2 | $ 4.2
Accumulated amortization | $ 42.1 | $ 35.6

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