Income taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	May 03, 2013
Income taxes
Amended Tax Return Liability Refund Adjustment	$ 5.1
Reserves for uncertain tax benefits	17.2
Interest accrued related to uncertain tax benefits	1.9
Potential penalties accrued related to uncertain tax benefits	0.4
Aggregate reserve for uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties	19.5
Reserves for uncertain tax benefits included in current liabilities as Accrued expenses and other	0.6
Reserves for uncertain tax benefits included in noncurrent Other liabilities	18.9
Reserve for uncertain tax positions for which a reduction is reasonably possible in the next twelve months	8.8
Reserve for uncertain tax positions that would impact effective tax rate if recognized	$ 17.2
Effective income tax rates (as a percent)	37.80%	37.40%
Increase in effective income tax rate (as a percent)	1.00%