LONG-TERM DEBT - Debt Covenants (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 03, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2025 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, covenant terms, fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum		1.0
Unused credit		$ 1,453
Credit Facility \| Line of Credit \| ABL Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unused credit	$ 220
Unused credit, if no ABL FILO loans outstanding	$ 210
Aggregate borrowing base (as a percent)	10.00%

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Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, No FILO Loans Outstanding, Amount

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