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Leases (Operating Cash Flow Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Aug. 02, 2025 | Aug. 03, 2024 | Aug. 02, 2025 | Aug. 03, 2024
Lease, Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | $ 14,829 | $ 15,481 | $ 29,363 | $ 31,088
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | $ 12,224 | $ 913 | $ 13,430 | $ 1,357

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