Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2013

Commitments and contingencies

Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases

(In thousands)
2013	$	611,595
2014		568,029
2015		509,684
2016		452,756
2017		399,708
Thereafter		1,993,446
Total minimum payments	$	4,535,218

Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases

(In thousands)	2012		2011		2010
Minimum rentals(a)	$	599,138	$	525,486	$	471,402
Contingent rentals		15,150		16,856		17,882
	$	614,288	$	542,342	$	489,284

(a)

Excludes amortization of leasehold interests of $16.9 million, $21.0 million and $25.7 million included in rent expense for the years ended February 1, 2013, February 3, 2012, and January 28, 2011, respectively.