Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 02, 2013

Derivatives and hedging activities

Tabular disclosure of fair values of derivative instruments

(in thousands)	August 2,  2013		February 1, 2013
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps classified as noncurrent Other liabilities	$	4,411	$	4,822

Tabular disclosure of the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments, including the treasury locks in the current year period, on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income

	13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	August 2, 2013			August 3, 2012			August 2, 2013		August 3, 2012
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
(Gain) loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	(809	)	$	8,506		$	14,518	$	8,542
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	1,193		$	4,386		$	2,124	$	8,571
Gain related to ineffective portion of derivatives recognized in Other (income) expense	$	—		$	(2,434	)	$	—	$	(2,392	)