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Basis of presentation and accounting policies - OCI, Revenue, etc. (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2025 | Feb. 02, 2024 | Feb. 03, 2023
Revenue recognition |  |  |
Liability for outstanding gift cards | $ 17.4 | $ 13.8 |
Breakage income related to gift card program | 2.2 | 2.6 | $ 2.3
Advertising costs |  |  |
Advertising costs | 122.9 | 130.6 | 126.0
Expenses related to vendor funding for cooperative advertising offset | $ 41.6 | $ 35.7 | $ 33.4
3.25% Senior Notes due April 15, 2023 |  |  |
Other comprehensive income |  |  |
Credit facility term | 10 years |  |

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