Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Percents) (Unaudited)	3 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2016	May. 01, 2015
Comprehensive Income
Net earnings	5.80%	4.76%
Foreign currency translation adjustments - net of tax	0.55%	0.16%
Other comprehensive income	0.55%	0.16%
Comprehensive income	6.35%	4.92%

Foreign currency translation adjustments as a percentage of net sales.

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