Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2025	Nov. 03, 2024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows for operating leases	$ 43,691	$ 37,380
Financing cash outflows for finance leases	1,115	4,818
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases	80,373	56,813
Finance leases	$ 3,059	$ 0

Cash Paid For Amounts Included In The Measurement Of Lease Liabilities

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Right-Of-Use Assets Obtained In Exchange For Lease Liabilities

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Amount of cash outflow for principal payment on finance lease.

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Amount of cash outflow from operating lease, excluding payments to bring another asset to condition and location necessary for its intended use.

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Amount of increase in right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for finance lease liability.

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