Derivative financial instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Derivative financial instruments

Schedule of fair value of derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets

(in thousands)	January 31, 2014		February 1, 2013
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps classified as noncurrent Other liabilities	$	4,109	$	4,822

Schedule of the pre-tax effect of derivative financial instruments in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and shareholders' equity

(in thousands)	2013		2012			2011
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Loss related to effective portion of derivative recognized in OCI	$	16,036	$	9,626		$	3,836
Loss related to effective portion of derivative reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	4,604	$	13,327		$	28,633
(Gain) loss related to ineffective portion of derivative recognized in Other (income) expense	$	—	$	(2,392	)	$	312