Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Summary of Fixed Minimum and Contingent Rent Expense

A summary of fixed minimum and contingent rent expense for all operating leases follows:

	For the Years Ended
	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Store rent:
Fixed minimum	$	251,504	$	230,277	$	218,785
Contingent		7,618		8,182		7,873
Total store rent, excluding common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses	$	259,122	$	238,459	$	226,658
Offices, distribution facilities, equipment and other		17,405		16,722		17,391
Total rent expense	$	276,527	$	255,181	$	244,049

Future Minimum Lease Obligations, Consisting of Fixed Minimum Rent, Under Operating Leases

The table below summarizes future minimum lease obligations, consisting of fixed minimum rent, under operating leases in effect at January 28, 2012:

Fiscal years:	Future Minimum Lease  Obligations
	(In thousands)
2012	$	255,576
2013		241,878
2014		222,931
2015		207,248
2016		183,881
Thereafter		612,557
Total	$	1,724,071