Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Identifiable Intangible Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Lease rights, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Lease rights
Accumulated Amortization [Line Items]
Lease rights not currently subject to amortization	$ 53,998	$ 50,985

Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization, Gross Carrying Amount

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant