Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2013

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Schedule of the balances of the Company's intangible assets

		As of February 1, 2013
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 10 years	$	106,917	$	87,074	$	19,843
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,306,617	$	87,074	$	1,219,543

		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