Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2013

Derivatives and hedging activities

Tabular disclosure of fair values of derivative instruments

(in thousands)	November 1, 2013		February 1, 2013
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps classified as noncurrent Other liabilities	$	4,475	$	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				39 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	November 1, 2013		November 2, 2012		November 1, 2013		November 2, 2012
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	957	$	1,441	$	15,475	$	9,983
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	1,223	$	2,368	$	3,347	$	10,939
Gain related to ineffective portion of derivatives recognized in Other (income) expense	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(2,392	)