Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2019

Commitments and contingencies

Schedule of future minimum payments for operating leases

(In thousands)
2019	$	1,185,608
2020		1,135,292
2021		1,073,768
2022		1,004,124
2023		928,989
Thereafter		4,518,502
Total minimum payments	$	9,846,283

Schedule of rent expenses under operating leases

(In thousands)	2018		2017		2016
Minimum rentals	$	1,154,429	$	1,075,984	$	935,663
Contingent rentals		4,656		5,532		6,748
	$	1,159,085	$	1,081,516	$	942,411