This represents the aggregate carrying value of impaired long-lived assets prior to the impairment charge.

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This represents the aggregate remaining fair value of all long-lived assets impaired.

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The number of retail locations that were tested for impairment and impairment was recognized as the carrying amount of the assets exceeded their estimated fair value, which is based on their estimated discounted cash flows.

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The number of retail locations evaluated for impairment during the year in accordance with the Company's policy for testing long-lived assets for impairment

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Property and Equipment - Impairment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019 USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2018 USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2018 USD ($)	May 05, 2018 USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018 USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2017 USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019 USD ($) retail_location	Feb. 03, 2018 USD ($) retail_location	Jan. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Impairment to long-lived assets
Aggregate carrying value of long-lived assets impaired	$ 7,111				$ 8,728				$ 7,111	$ 8,728
Less impairment charges	1,900	$ 1,300	$ 3,000	$ 700	2,500	$ 2,000	$ 1,200	$ 2,800	6,939	8,479
Aggregate remaining fair value of long-lived assets impaired	$ 172				$ 249				$ 172	$ 249
Number of retail locations tested for impairment \| retail_location									128	233
Number of retail locations impaired \| retail_location									35	99
Retail locations \| North America
Impairment to long-lived assets
Less impairment charges									$ 6,900	$ 8,500	$ 34,400