Summary of significant accounting policies - Insurance Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Summary of significant accounting policies
Stop loss coverage per employee health claim	$ 350
Stop loss coverage per general liability claim	100
Stop loss coverage per workers compensation claim	$ 250

Stop loss coverage of workers compensation claims.

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