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Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |
Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 14. 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 20 years of age. In addition, full-time employees need to have completed 30 days of service and part-time employees must complete 1,000 hours of service within a 12-month period. Individuals can decline enrollment or can contribute up to 50% of their salary to the 401(k) plan on a pretax basis, subject to Internal Revenue Service (“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. Employees are 100% vested in the Company match after 2 years. Contributions to the profit sharing plan, as determined by the Board, are discretionary. The Company recognized $14.7 million, $13.3 million and $11.5 million in expense during Fiscal 2021, Fiscal 2020, and Fiscal 2019, 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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