Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2018

Commitments and contingencies

Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases

(In thousands)
2018	$	1,088,538
2019		1,041,729
2020		969,829
2021		897,913
2022		825,846
Thereafter		4,284,309
Total minimum payments	$	9,108,164

Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases

(In thousands)	2017		2016		2015
Minimum rentals	$	1,075,984	$	935,663	$	849,115
Contingent rentals		5,532		6,748		7,793
	$	1,081,516	$	942,411	$	856,908