Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2012

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Schedule of the balances of the Company's intangible assets

		As of February 3, 2012
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 11 years	$	122,169	$	85,415	$	36,754
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,200		—		1,199,200
		$	1,321,369	$	85,415	$	1,235,954

		As of January 28, 2011
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 12 years	$	141,180	$	83,458	$	57,722
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,200		—		1,199,200
		$	1,340,380	$	83,458	$	1,256,922