Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of treasury stock for benefit plans and equity-based awards exercised, related tax benefits	$ 182	$ 2,302

The tax expense (benefit) of stock issued during the period related to benefit plans and the exercise of stock options and warrants.

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