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Accounts Receivable, net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 28, 2023 | Jan. 29, 2022
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Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Merchandise sell-offs and vendor receivables | $ 66,193 | $ 37,707
AE & Aerie international license receivables | 59,837 | 71,371
Tax and other government refunds | 47,201 | 75,137
Landlord construction allowances | 25,235 | 24,285
Quiet Platforms' customer receivables | 23,031 | 16,095
Gift card receivable | 7,728 | 12,771
Credit card program receivable | 3,189 | 39,507
Other items | 9,972 | 9,810
Total | $ 242,386 | $ 286,683

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