Summary of significant accounting policies – Advertising (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Feb. 03, 2018 |
Jan. 28, 2017 |
Jan. 30, 2016 |
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| Total advertising costs | $ 259,423 | $ 212,714 | $ 187,158 |
| Advertising expense as a percentage of sales | 4.40% | 4.40% | 4.80% |
| Prepaid advertising costs | $ 12,811 | $ 9,901 | |
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- Definition Advertisement Expense Percentage No definition available.
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- Definition Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of consideration paid in advance for advertising that provides economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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