v3.6.0.2

Business Operations Sales by Category (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2017 | Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Womens' [Member] |  |  |
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 69.00% | 69.00% | 69.00%
Men's [Member] |  |  |
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 22.00% | 22.00% | 22.00%
Accessories and Other [Member] |  |  |
Percentage of revenue by merchandise category [Abstract] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 9.00% | 9.00% | 9.00%

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