Components of Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	$ 2,373,366		$ 2,386,382
Obligation under capital lease	17,232		17,290
Senior secured term loan facility due 2014
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt			1,154,310
Senior Fixed Rate Notes
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	220,270		220,270
Senior Toggle Notes
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	302,190		302,190
Senior subordinated notes
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	259,612		259,612
Senior secured first lien notes
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	1,141,294	[1]
Senior secured second lien notes
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt	$ 450,000		$ 450,000

[1] Amount includes unamortized premium of $16,294 as of February 2, 2013.