CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2012	Feb. 03, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 142,580	$ 126,126
Merchandise inventories	2,330,436	2,009,206
Income taxes receivable	13,554
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	131,622	139,742
Total current assets	2,618,192	2,275,074
Net property and equipment	2,047,434	1,794,960
Goodwill	4,338,589	4,338,589
Other intangible assets, net	1,223,407	1,235,954
Other assets, net	46,055	43,943
Total assets	10,273,677	9,688,520
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term obligations	891	590
Accounts payable	1,199,727	1,064,087
Accrued expenses and other	392,439	397,075
Income taxes payable	997	44,428
Deferred income taxes	39,785	3,722
Total current liabilities	1,633,839	1,509,902
Long-term obligations	3,023,367	2,617,891
Deferred income taxes	655,910	656,996
Other liabilities	225,699	229,149
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock	287,613	295,828
Additional paid-in capital	2,983,323	2,967,027
Retained earnings	1,468,534	1,416,918
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,608)	(5,191)
Total shareholders' equity	4,734,862	4,674,582
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 10,273,677	$ 9,688,520