Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 01, 2015

Derivative and hedging activities

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

(in thousands)	May 1,  2015		January 30, 2015
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps classified as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	263	$	1,173

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

	13 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	May 1, 2015		May 2, 2014
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	2	$	616
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	1,241	$	1,282