PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2022 USD ($) store	Jan. 30, 2021 USD ($) store	Feb. 01, 2020 USD ($) store
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 1,506	$ 38,527	$ 6,039
Number of underperforming stores \| store	2	419	29
Number of stores tested for impairment \| store		749	924
Net book value		$ 43,600	$ 65,000
Production related impairments or charges			2,800
Impairment Related to Underperforming Stores
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges			$ 3,200

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