CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,418,111	$ 1,503,242
Service charges and other income	34,763	35,555
Total net sales, service charges and other income	1,452,874	1,538,797
Cost of sales	870,085	938,579
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	398,452	398,344
Depreciation and amortization	60,011	60,645
Rentals	6,202	5,990
Interest Expense	15,682	15,714
Gain on disposal of assets	(19)	(95)
Income before income taxes and income on and equity in earnings of joint ventures	102,461	119,620
Income taxes	36,170	42,200
Income on and equity in earnings of joint ventures	11	11
Net Income	66,302	77,431
Retained Earnings [Roll Forward]
Retained earnings at beginning of period	4,153,844	3,994,211
Cash dividends declared	(2,174)	(2,491)
Retained earnings at end of period	$ 4,217,972	$ 4,069,151
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	$ 2.12	$ 2.17
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ 0.07

The entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investees (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Such amounts typically reflect adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. This item also includes the portion of the distribution from joint ventures representing a return of capital in excess of the carrying value of the joint venture.

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