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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices (Details 2) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($) subsidiary | Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Feb. 01, 2014 USD ($)
Net Royalty Revenue |  |  |
Deferred royalties, current | $ 14,252 | $ 15,490 |
Gift Cards |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries that issue gift cards | subsidiary | 1 |  |
Gift card breakage revenue | $ 500 | 1,100 | $ 800
Loyalty Programs |  |  |
Expiration period of unredeemed points (in months) | 6 months |  |
Expiration period of unredeemed awards (in months) | 2 months |  |
Accrued expenses |  |  |
Loyalty Programs |  |  |
Aggregate dollar value of the loyalty program accruals included in accrued expenses | $ 4,600 | 4,500 |
Accrued expenses | Deferred royalties |  |  |
Net Royalty Revenue |  |  |
Deferred royalties, current | 14,000 | 15,100 |
Other long-term liabilities | Deferred royalties |  |  |
Net Royalty Revenue |  |  |
Deferred royalties, noncurrent | $ 16,000 | $ 30,000 |
U.S. retail business |  |  |
Gift Cards |  |  |
Gift card breakage rate (as a percent) | 5.40% |  |
Canadian retail business |  |  |
Gift Cards |  |  |
Gift card breakage rate (as a percent) | 4.60% |  |

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