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CEO Transition Costs - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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May 04, 2019 | May 05, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] |  |
CEO transition costs | $ 702 | $ 130

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