Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 29, 2016

Commitments and contingencies

Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases

(In thousands)
2016	$	866,444
2017		831,367
2018		783,564
2019		720,569
2020		632,998
Thereafter		3,394,301
Total minimum payments	$	7,229,243

Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases

(In thousands)	2015		2014		2013
Minimum rentals(a)	$	849,115	$	776,103	$	674,849
Contingent rentals		7,793		9,099		12,058
	$	856,908	$	785,202	$	686,907

(a)           Excludes amortization of leasehold interests of $0.9 million, $5.8 million and $11.9 million included in rent expense for the years ended January 29, 2016, January 30, 2015, and January 31, 2014, respectively.