Segment reporting - reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2025	Aug. 02, 2024	Aug. 01, 2025	Aug. 02, 2024
Net sales data for classes of similar products
Net sales	$ 10,727,737	$ 10,210,361	$ 21,163,716	$ 20,124,382
Interest expense, net	57,727	68,130	122,331	140,563
Income tax expense	126,275	107,642	245,856	217,996
Net income	411,426	374,190	803,354	737,507
Depreciation and amortization	256,800	238,800	509,609	471,079
Retail Stores Single Reportable Segment
Net sales data for classes of similar products
Net sales	10,727,737	10,210,361	21,163,716	20,124,382
Shrink included in cost of goods sold	146,586	250,250	322,689	477,653
Cost of goods sold, excluding shrink	7,219,483	6,900,632	14,248,071	13,595,101
Interest expense, net	57,727	68,130	122,331	140,563
Income tax expense	126,275	107,642	245,856	217,996
Other segment items	2,766,240	2,509,517	5,421,415	4,955,562
Net income	$ 411,426	$ 374,190	$ 803,354	$ 737,507