CEO Transition Costs - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2019 USD ($)
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
CEO search costs, acting CEO consulting costs, housing allowance and legal fees	$ 0.7

Search costs acting consulting costs housing allowance and legal fees.

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