Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2015

Commitments and contingencies

Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases

(In thousands)
2015	$	793,274
2016		751,044
2017		703,892
2018		648,120
2019		584,508
Thereafter		3,145,663
Total minimum payments	$	6,626,501

Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases

(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Minimum rentals(a)	$	776,103	$	674,849	$	599,138
Contingent rentals		9,099		12,058		15,150
	$	785,202	$	686,907	$	614,288

(a) Excludes amortization of leasehold interests of $5.8 million, $11.9 million and $16.9 million included in rent expense for the years ended January 30, 2015, January 31, 2014, and February 1, 2013, respectively.