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Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges - Rollforward of Restructuring Liabilities Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges	$ 17,407
Less: Cash payments and adjustments	(5,993)
Accrued liability as of February 3, 2024	$ 11,414

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- Definition

Payments for restructuring and restructuring reserve accrual adjustment.

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- Definition

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. It excludes non-cash charges.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)(2)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147482017/420-10-50-1

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)(2))
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147479823/420-10-S99-2

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