The change in the inventory reserve representing the cumulative difference in cost between the first in, first out and the last in, first out inventory valuation methods, which change has been reflected in the statement of income during the period.

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Basis of presentation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Basis of presentation (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2022 period	Jan. 29, 2021 period
Basis of presentation
Fiscal year, number of weeks \| period					52	52
Merchandise inventories
LIFO provision \| $	$ 36.0	$ 0.1	$ 48.2	$ 1.7