Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 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)	October 30, 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				39 Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	October 30, 2015		October 31, 2014		October 30, 2015		October 31, 2014
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI	$	—	$	201	$	3	$	956
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense	$	330	$	1,282	$	2,164	$	3,858