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Basis of presentation (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 03, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 28, 2022 USD ($) | Nov. 03, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 28, 2022 USD ($) | Feb. 02, 2024 period | Feb. 03, 2023 USD ($) period
Fiscal year, number of weeks | period |  |  |  |  | 52 | 53
Merchandise inventories |  |  |  |  |  |
LIFO provision | $ 11.3 | $ 147.8 | $ 59.7 | $ 353.6 |  |
Supply Chain Finance Program |  |  |  |  |  |
Contractual Obligation | $ 299.9 |  | $ 299.9 |  |  | $ 343.6

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