A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments, of other comprehensive income (loss), attributable to parent.

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Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent entity.

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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent.

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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity.

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Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	May 03, 2020	Feb. 02, 2020	May 05, 2019	Feb. 03, 2019
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Beginning balance	$ 486,789	$ 565,078	$ 661,347	$ 853,645
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance	486,789	572,795	661,347	572,795
Ending balance	454,828	572,795	454,828	572,795
Cumulative effect period of adoption adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance								$ 297
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Beginning balance	(152,162)	(131,923)	(137,289)	(119,546)
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance	(121,119)	(136,764)	(121,119)	(119,546)				0
Gains (losses) arising during the period	31,043	(4,841)	16,170	(17,218)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	31,043	(4,841)	16,170	(17,218)
Ending balance	(121,119)	(136,764)	(121,119)	(136,764)
Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Beginning balance	7,711	8,663	6,300	2,999
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance	(1,499)	8,663	(1,499)	2,999				1,981
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(7,012)	1,978	(3,832)	5,842
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	(2,198)	(1,572)	(3,967)	(1,753)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(9,210)	406	(7,799)	4,089
Ending balance	(1,499)	9,069	(1,499)	9,069
Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges \| Cumulative effect period of adoption adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance					$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	1,981
Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Beginning balance	(8,851)	(9,446)	(8,921)	(9,632)
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance	(8,991)	(9,507)	(8,921)	(9,632)				0
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(211)	(151)	(212)	(55)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	71	90	142	180
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(140)	(61)	(70)	125
Ending balance	(8,991)	(9,507)	(8,991)	(9,507)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Beginning balance	(153,302)	(132,706)	(139,910)	(126,179)
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance	(131,609)	(137,202)	(131,609)	(137,202)				1,981
Gains (losses) arising during the period	23,820	(3,014)	12,126	(11,431)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	(2,127)	(1,482)	(3,825)	(1,573)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	21,693	(4,496)	8,301	(13,004)
Ending balance	(131,609)	(137,202)	(131,609)	(137,202)
Retained Earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Beginning balance	973,006	1,036,386	1,130,409	1,077,747
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance	952,707	1,053,604	952,707	1,053,604
Ending balance	$ 952,707	$ 1,053,604	$ 952,707	$ 1,053,604
Retained Earnings \| Cumulative effect period of adoption adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance								(1,684)
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 \| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss \| Cumulative effect period of adoption adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance								2,000
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 \| Retained Earnings \| Cumulative effect period of adoption adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative adjustment from adoption of new guidance								$ (2,000)