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Stock Based Compensation - Plans (Details) - 2018 Plan [Member] - shares	Feb. 01, 2025	Feb. 03, 2024
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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