Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Aug. 01, 2014

Derivatives and hedging activities

Schedule of fair value of derivative financial instruments as well as their classification in the condensed consolidated balance sheets

(in thousands)	August 1, 2014		January 31, 2014
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps classified as noncurrent Other liabilities	$	-	$	4,109
Interest rate swaps classified as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	2,947	$	-

Schedule of the pre-tax effect of derivative financial instruments as reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income

	13 Weeks Ended					26 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	August 1, 2014		August 2, 2013			August 1, 2014		August 2, 2013
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
(Gain) loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	139	$	(809	)	$	755	$	14,518
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	1,294	$	1,193		$	2,576	$	2,124