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Restructuring and Strategic Charges - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2016 USD ($) store	Aug. 01, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges, pre-tax				$ 18,754
Total restructuring and strategic charges, pre-tax	$ 16,556	$ 3,600	$ 16,166	$ 20,207	$ 31,041
Number of stores to close \| store				175
Number of store closures \| store				82
Reserve related to restructuring and strategic activities	17,211			$ 17,211		$ 5,337
Lease termination charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and strategic charges, pre-tax	127		$ 1,688	348	$ 2,757
Additional lease termination expenses expected	1,700			1,700
Reserve related to restructuring and strategic activities	$ 986			$ 986		$ 1,101
Boston Proper \| Disposed of by Sale
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of store closures \| store				20