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Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Details) - 2018 Plan [Member] - shares | Feb. 01, 2025 | Feb. 03, 2024
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Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items] |  |
Options and/or restricted stock initially authorized | 4,725,000 |
Options and/or restricted stock available for grant | 2,797,601 | 3,147,393

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