Accounting Policies Covid-19 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2021	Oct. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Impact of lease practical expedient COVID19	$ 0	$ 0

Impact of applying lease practical expedient related to COVID19

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