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Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2019
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |
Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 13. Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Company maintains a profit sharing and 401(k) plan (the “Retirement Plan”). Under the provisions of the Retirement Plan, full-time employees and part-time employees are automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of their salary if they have attained 20½ years of age. In addition, full-time employees need to have completed 60 days of service and part-time employees must complete 1,000 hours worked to be eligible. Individuals can decline enrollment or can contribute up to 50% of their salary to the 401(k) plan on a pretax basis, subject to IRS limitations. After one year of service, the Company will match 100% of the first 3% of pay plus an additional 25% of the next 3% of pay that is contributed to the plan. Contributions to the profit sharing plan, as determined by the Board, are discretionary. The Company recognized $12.1 million, $10.6 million and $9.8 million in expense during Fiscal 2018, Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively, in connection with the Retirement Plan. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is a non-qualified plan that covers all full-time employees and part-time employees who are at least 18 years old and have completed 60 days of service. Contributions are determined by the employee, with the Company matching 15% of the investment up to a maximum investment of $100 per pay period. These contributions are used to purchase shares of Company stock in the open market.

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