Segments - Narrative (Details)	Oct. 28, 2017 countries states
Domestic
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of states in reportable segment which provide toy and juvenile products \| states	49
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of countries in which reportable segment operates or licenses R Us branded retail stores \| countries	38

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