Activity in Common Stock, Capital in Excess of Par Value, Accumulated Deficit and Total Stockholder's Deficit Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2014	May 04, 2013
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ (41,695)	$ (80,269)
Net Income	15,851	(702)
Stock Options Exercised and Related Tax Benefits		64
Stock Based Compensation	1,367	510
Dividends	(65,789)	(4,955)
Tax Benefits Related to Exercise of Parent's Stock Options	3,404
Direct Parent/Equity Investment	667
Ending Balance	(86,195)	(85,352)
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	474,396	479,572
Stock Options Exercised and Related Tax Benefits		64
Stock Based Compensation	1,367	510
Dividends	(65,789)	(4,955)
Tax Benefits Related to Exercise of Parent's Stock Options	3,404
Direct Parent/Equity Investment	667
Ending Balance	414,045	475,191
Accumulated Deficit
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(516,091)	(559,841)
Net Income	15,851	(702)
Ending Balance	$ (500,240)	$ (560,543)