Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 29, 2016

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Schedule of the balances of the Company's intangible assets

		As of January 29, 2016
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 7 years	$	4,379	$	3,085	$	1,294
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,204,079	$	3,085	$	1,200,994

		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