Outstanding Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of Instruments	10	10	10
Notional	$ 707,165	$ 706,377	$ 707,684
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges | Interest rate derivatives | Purchased Caps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of Instruments	4	4	4
Notional	700,000	700,000	700,000
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign exchange derivatives | Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of Instruments	6	6	6
Notional	$ 7,165	$ 6,377	$ 7,684