Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 30, 2021	Jan. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020
Operating Leases
2021 (excluding the nine months ended October 30, 2021)	$ 3,153
2022	13,174
2023	9,500
2024	4,830
2025	4,170
After 2025	14,296
Total minimum lease payments	49,123
Less amount representing interest	(8,398)
Present value of lease liabilities	40,725	$ 47,200	$ 40,200
Finance Leases
2021 (excluding the nine months ended October 30, 2021)	181
2022	0
2023	0
2024	0
2025	0
After 2025	0
Total minimum lease payments	181
Less amount representing interest	(1)
Present value of lease liabilities	180
Total
2021 (excluding the nine months ended October 30, 2021)	3,334
2022	13,174
2023	9,500
2024	4,830
2025	4,170
After 2025	14,296
Total minimum lease payments	49,304
Less amount representing interest	(8,399)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 40,905	$ 47,906	$ 41,216

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