Common stock transactions	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Common stock transactions
Common stock transactions	13. Common stock transactions On August 29, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program, which was increased on March 19, 2013 and again on December 4, 2013. As of January 31, 2014, a total of $2.0 billion had been authorized under the program and $1.02 billion remained available for repurchase. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date and allows repurchases from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and number of shares purchased depends on a variety of factors, such as price, market conditions, compliance with the covenants and restrictions under our debt agreements and other factors. Repurchases under the program may be funded from available cash or borrowings under the Company's credit facilities discussed in further detail in Note 5. During the years ended January 31, 2014, February 1, 2013, and February 3, 2012, the Company repurchased approximately 11.0 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of $620.1 million, approximately 14.4 million shares at a total cost of $671.4 million, and approximately 4.9 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of $185.0 million, respectively, pursuant to its common stock repurchase programs.

13. Common stock transactions

On August 29, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program, which was increased on March 19, 2013 and again on December 4, 2013. As of January 31, 2014, a total of $2.0 billion had been authorized under the program and $1.02 billion remained available for repurchase. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date and allows repurchases from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and number of shares purchased depends on a variety of factors, such as price, market conditions, compliance with the covenants and restrictions under our debt agreements and other factors. Repurchases under the program may be funded from available cash or borrowings under the Company's credit facilities discussed in further detail in Note 5.

During the years ended January 31, 2014, February 1, 2013, and February 3, 2012, the Company repurchased approximately 11.0 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of $620.1 million, approximately 14.4 million shares at a total cost of $671.4 million, and approximately 4.9 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of $185.0 million, respectively, pursuant to its common stock repurchase programs.