Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details)	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reporting Lag for Certain Foreign Operations in Financial Statements	2 months	1 month

Reporting Lag for Certain Foreign Operations in Financial Statements

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