Commitments Under Long-Term Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 30, 2016

Leases [Abstract]

Rental expense under operating leases

Rental expense under operating leases of continuing operations was:

In thousands	2016			2015			2014
Minimum rentals	$	255,083		$	250,077		$	227,880
Contingent rentals	11,044			9,217			9,667
Sublease rentals	(825		)	(852		)	(663		)
Total Rental Expense	$	265,302		$	258,442		$	236,884

Minimum rental commitments payable in future years

Minimum rental commitments payable in future years are:

Fiscal Years	In thousands
2017	$	238,660
2018	209,050
2019	178,094
2020	156,260
2021	139,402
Later years	376,436
Total Minimum Rental Commitments	$	1,297,902