Net Sales, Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 356,938	$ 363,388	$ 1,077,647	$ 1,063,622
Depreciation and amortization	18,378	16,042	50,156	48,232
Severance and transaction-related costs	978	(29)	2,782	1,168
Operating income	30,617	49,815	107,528	125,302
Loss on early debt extinguishment		5,105	4,795	9,707
Interest expense, net	53,210	54,042	169,184	149,943
Consolidated loss before income tax expense	(22,593)	(9,332)	(66,451)	(34,348)
North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	211,093	226,390	656,367	666,705
Depreciation and amortization	10,673	9,786	30,138	29,795
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	145,845	136,998	421,280	396,917
Depreciation and amortization	7,705	6,256	20,018	18,437
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	31,595	49,786	110,310	126,470
Operating Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	16,374	35,077	78,096	98,786
Operating Segments | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	$ 15,221	$ 14,709	$ 32,214	$ 27,684