TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations of business operations it has closed or sold. The reserve activity for the last three fiscal years is presented below:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
Balance at beginning of year	$	31,363		$	45,229		$	45,381
Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
Adjustments to lease-related obligations		(12,300	)		(3,312	)		16,000
Interest accretion		525			1,440			996
Charges against the reserve:
Lease-related obligations		(4,907	)		(11,088	)		(15,682	)
Termination benefits and all other		(107	)		(906	)		(1,466	)
Balance at end of year	$	14,574		$	31,363		$	45,229