CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2012	Feb. 03, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 134,157	$ 126,126
Merchandise inventories	2,147,837	2,009,206
Income taxes receivable	89,473
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	142,977	139,742
Total current assets	2,514,444	2,275,074
Net property and equipment	1,972,205	1,794,960
Goodwill	4,338,589	4,338,589
Other intangible assets, net	1,227,499	1,235,954
Other assets, net	50,737	43,943
Total assets	10,103,474	9,688,520
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term obligations	344	590
Accounts payable	1,143,857	1,064,087
Accrued expenses and other	366,271	397,075
Income taxes payable	665	44,428
Deferred income taxes	15,546	3,722
Total current liabilities	1,526,683	1,509,902
Long-term obligations	2,887,251	2,617,891
Deferred income taxes	651,521	656,996
Other liabilities	222,008	229,149
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable common stock	5,601	6,087
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock	291,983	295,828
Additional paid-in capital	2,973,160	2,960,940
Retained earnings	1,550,438	1,416,918
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,171)	(5,191)
Total shareholders' equity	4,810,410	4,668,495
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 10,103,474	$ 9,688,520