Business and basis of presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Aug. 03, 2019
Business and basis of presentation
Schedule of stores operated by geographic area	As of August 3, 2019, the Company operated 1,213 stores across 50 states, as shown in the table below.

Tabular disclosure of stores by geographic areas located in the entity's country of domicile and any foreign countries in which the entity operates.

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