Components of Property at Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and buildings	$ 1,271,189	$ 1,247,585	$ 1,077,567
Leasehold costs and improvements	3,088,783	2,884,054	2,810,844
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	5,234,345	4,871,764	4,650,414
Total property at cost	9,594,317	9,003,403	8,538,825
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,849,627	4,470,509	4,275,445
Net property at cost	$ 4,744,690	$ 4,532,894	$ 4,263,380