Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Schedule of the balances of the Company's intangible assets

		As of January 31, 2014
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 9 years	$	64,644	$	56,699	$	7,945
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,264,344	$	56,699	$	1,207,645

		As of February 1, 2013
(In thousands)	Remaining Life	Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Goodwill	Indefinite	$	4,338,589	$	—	$	4,338,589
Other intangible assets:
Leasehold interests	1 to 10 years	$	106,917	$	87,074	$	19,843
Trade names and trademarks	Indefinite		1,199,700		—		1,199,700
		$	1,306,617	$	87,074	$	1,219,543