Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Derivatives and hedging activities

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

(in thousands)	October 31, 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	$	2,195	$	-

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

	13 Weeks Ended				39 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	October 31, 2014		November 1, 2013		October 31, 2014		November 1, 2013
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	201	$	957	$	956	$	15,475
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	1,282	$	1,223	$	3,858	$	3,347