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Commitments and contingencies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Commitments and contingencies  
Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases
(In thousands)
   
  

2014

   $ 712,563  

2015

     665,193  

2016

     610,643  

2017

     554,413  

2018

     496,265  

Thereafter

     2,699,755  
       
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Total minimum payments

   $ 5,738,832  
       
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Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases
(In thousands)
  2013   2012   2011  

Minimum rentals(a)

   $ 674,849   $ 599,138   $ 525,486  

Contingent rentals

     12,058     15,150     16,856  
               
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   $ 686,907   $ 614,288   $ 542,342  
               
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(a)
Excludes amortization of leasehold interests of $11.9 million, $16.9 million and $21.0 million included in rent expense for the years ended January 31, 2014, February 1, 2013, and February 3, 2012, respectively.