Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2012

Commitments and contingencies

Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases

(In thousands)
2012	$	537,842
2013		495,373
2014		442,913
2015		379,693
2016		324,512
Thereafter		1,479,668
Total minimum payments	$	3,660,001

Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases

(In thousands)	2011		2010		2009
Minimum rentals(a)	$	525,486	$	471,402	$	407,379
Contingent rentals		16,856		17,882		21,248
	$	542,342	$	489,284	$	428,627

(a)

Excludes amortization of leasehold interests of $21.0 million, $25.7 million and $37.2 million included in rent expense for the years ended February 3, 2012, January 28, 2011 and January 29, 2010, respectively.