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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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May 03, 2025 USD ($) Store Segment | May 04, 2024 USD ($) Segment
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores operated by company | Store | 1,256 |
Number of reportable business segments | Segment | 4 | 4
Selling and administrative expenses | $ 249,035 | $ 247,831
Advertising costs | 24,200 | 23,700
Vendor reimbursements of cooperative advertising costs | 3,600 | 1,900
Wholesale Costs of Distribution |  |
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Selling and administrative expenses | 2,700 | 2,400
Retail Occupancy Costs |  |
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Selling and administrative expenses | $ 73,400 | $ 75,500

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