Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2015

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Schedule of the balances of the Company's intangible assets

		As of January 30, 2015
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 8 years	$	18,218	$	16,048	$	2,170
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,217,918	$	16,048	$	1,201,870

		As of January 31, 2014
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 9 years	$	64,644	$	56,699	$	7,945
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,264,344	$	56,699	$	1,207,645