Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Summary of Gain (Loss) Recognized From Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Oct. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$ 10	$ (193)	$ (148)	$ 1,115
SG&A
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	20	(650)	52	(960)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized into income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	1	(1)	1	(4)
Sell USD/Buy CAD Forward Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	9	(184)	(149)	819
Sell USD/Buy CAD Forward Contract [Member] \| SG&A
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	41	(442)	73	(532)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized into income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	1	(1)	1	(4)
Sell USD/Buy GBP Forward Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	1	(9)	1	296
Sell USD/Buy GBP Forward Contract [Member] \| SG&A
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	(21)	(208)	(21)	(428)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized into income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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