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Basis of presentation and accounting policies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 02, 2025 USD ($) | May 03, 2024 USD ($) | Jan. 30, 2026 period | Jan. 31, 2025 USD ($) period
Fiscal year, number of weeks | period |  |  | 52 | 52
Merchandise inventories |  |  |  |
LIFO provision | $ 12.3 | $ 10.3 |  |
Supply Chain Finance Program |  |  |  |
Merchandise inventories |  |  |  |
Supply chain finance program obligation | $ 338.8 |  |  | $ 399.7

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