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Business Segment Data
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
We use the following seven merchandise categories, which match our internal management and reporting of merchandise net sales: Food; Consumables; Soft Home; Hard Home; Furniture; Seasonal; and Electronics, Toys, & Accessories. The Food category includes our beverage & grocery; candy & snacks; and specialty foods departments. The Consumables category includes our health, beauty and cosmetics; plastics; paper; chemical; and pet departments. The Soft Home category includes the home décor; frames; fashion bedding; utility bedding; bath; window; decorative textile; home organization; and area rugs departments. The Hard Home category includes our small appliances; table top; food preparation; stationery; greeting cards; and home maintenance departments. The Furniture category includes our upholstery; mattress; ready-to-assemble; and case goods departments. The Seasonal category includes our lawn & garden; summer; Christmas; and other holiday departments. The Electronics, Toys, & Accessories category includes our electronics; jewelry; hosiery; apparel; and toys departments.

We periodically assess, and make minor adjustments to, our product hierarchy, which can impact the roll-up of our merchandise categories. Our financial reporting process utilizes the most current product hierarchy in reporting net sales by merchandise category for all periods presented. Therefore, there may be minor reclassifications of net sales by merchandise category compared to previously reported amounts.
The following table presents net sales data by merchandise category:
Third QuarterYear-to-Date
(In thousands)2020201920202019
Furniture$429,305 $344,103 $1,284,743 $1,031,357 
Soft Home253,700 206,493 770,078 606,397 
Consumables216,515 198,467 679,007 581,925 
Food181,710 180,687 570,540 530,970 
Seasonal100,829 94,225 596,850 523,822 
Electronics, Toys, & Accessories100,294 64,180 272,704 198,143 
Hard Home95,572 79,833 287,349 243,584 
  Net sales$1,377,925 $1,167,988 $4,461,271 $3,716,198