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.

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Topic 330
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SAB Topic 5.L)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147480581/330-10-S99-1

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Basis of presentation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Basis of presentation (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2022 USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2022 USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2024 period	Feb. 03, 2023 USD ($) period
Fiscal year, number of weeks \| period					52	53
Merchandise inventories
LIFO provision	$ 11.3	$ 147.8	$ 59.7	$ 353.6
Supply Chain Finance Program
Contractual Obligation	$ 299.9		$ 299.9			$ 343.6