Fair Values of Financial Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Carrying Amount	$ 1,313,084	[1]	$ 1,589,123	[1]
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value	1,364,170	[1]	1,567,247	[1]
Senior Secured Term Loans
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Carrying Amount	863,084	[1]	949,123	[1]
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value	874,232	[1]	945,247	[1]
Senior Notes
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Carrying Amount	450,000	[1]	450,000	[1]
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value	489,938	[1]	432,000	[1]
ABL Senior Secured Revolving Facility
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Carrying Amount			190,000	[1],[2]
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value			$ 190,000	[1],[2]

[1] Capital lease obligations are excluded from the table above.

[2] The carrying value of the ABL Line of Credit approximates its fair value due to its short term nature (borrowings are typically done in 30 day increments) and its variable interest rate.