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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2014 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Estimated costs associated with the replacement program |  |  |  |  | $ 672,000
Replacement costs charged against the reserve |  | 271,000 |  | 271,000 |
Other Accrued Expenses |  | 402,000 |  | 402,000 |
Non-refundable settlement from supplier for recovery | $ 450,000 |  |  |  |
Period of receiving lower product prices |  |  |  | 3 years |

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