Segment Information - Depreciation/Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 262,340	$ 265,427	$ 248,701
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	229,484	235,080	223,078
Operating Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	118,047	122,757	118,633
Operating Segments | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	88,414	90,269	86,011
Operating Segments | American Girl
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	23,023	22,054	18,434
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 32,856	$ 30,347	$ 25,623