Schedule of Information on Non - Vested Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - $ / shares		9 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2024	Sep. 28, 2024
Number of Shares and Deferred Stock Units
Granted	58,268
Non Vested Restricted Stock and Deferred Stock Units
Number of Shares and Deferred Stock Units
Beginning Balance		46,348
Granted		31,525
Vested		(25,647)
Forfeited		(4,707)
Ending Balance		47,519
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning Balance		$ 158.38
Granted		187.08
Vested		151.16
Forfeited		169.92
Ending Balance		$ 180.17

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