Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2017

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Schedule of the balances of the Company's intangible assets

			As of February 3, 2017
	Remaining			Accumulated
(In thousands)	Life	Amount		Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1-6 years	$	3,658	$	2,699	$	959
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,203,358	$	2,699	$	1,200,659

		As of January 29, 2016
	Remaining			Accumulated
(In thousands)	Life	Amount		Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1-7 years	$	4,379	$	3,085	$	1,294
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,204,079	$	3,085	$	1,200,994