Flagship Store Exit (Benefits) Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Flagship Store Exit Charges [Abstract]
Single Lease Cost from Flagship Store Exits	$ (5,230)	$ 23,269	$ (5,230)	$ 23,269
Variable Lease Cost from Flagship Store Exits	0	20,218	0	20,218
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment from Flagship Store Exits	0	3,229	0	3,229
Lease Cost from Flagship Store Exits	(5,230)	46,716	(5,230)	46,716
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	(3,205)	(1,675)	(3,205)	(1,687)
Severance Costs	4,551	(47)	4,008	1,709
Flagship store exit charges	(3,884)	$ 44,994	(4,427)	$ 46,738
Maximum Annual Cash Payments	$ 15,000		$ 15,000

Flagship Store Exit Charges [Abstract]

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The Company's charges (benefits) related to certain flagship store closures.

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Amount of lease cost recognized by lessee for lease contract related to exit of flagship stores.

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Annual cash outflows for the subsequent events noted within this footnote are not expected to exceed this maximum value in any given fiscal year.

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The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of long lived assets other than goodwill due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value in response to flagship store exits.

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Amount of single lease cost related to flagship store exits, calculated by allocation of remaining cost of lease over remaining lease term. Includes, but is not limited to, single lease cost, after impairment of right-of-use asset, calculated by amortization of remaining right-of-use asset and accretion of lease liability.

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Amount of variable lease cost from flagship store exits, excluded from lease liability, recognized when obligation for payment is incurred for finance and operating leases.

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Amount of divestiture of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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