The change in the inventory reserve representing the cumulative difference in cost between the first in, first out and the last in, first out inventory valuation methods, which change has been reflected in the statement of income during the period.

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Basis of presentation and accounting policies (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2016 period	Jan. 30, 2015 period
Basis of presentation
Fiscal year, number of weeks					52	52
Merchandise inventories
LIFO provision (benefit) \| $	$ (1.0)	$ 0.8	$ (0.6)	$ 0.9