Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 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)	July 31, 2015		January 30, 2015
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps classified as Accrued expenses and other	$	—	$	1,173

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

	13 Weeks Ended				26 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	July 31, 2015		August 1, 2014		July 31, 2015		August 1, 2014
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	1	$	139	$	3	$	755
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	593	$	1,294	$	1,834	$	2,576