Asset Impairments and Other Charges	6 Months Ended
Jul. 29, 2023
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Asset Impairments and Other Charges	Note 3 Asset Impairments and Other Charges We recorded pretax charges of $0.2 million and $0.5 million in the second quarter and first six months of Fiscal 2024, respectively, for asset impairments. Asset impairment and other charges for the second quarter and first six months of Fiscal 2023 were not considered material.

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