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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 2) - Derivatives designated as hedging instruments - Cash flow hedges - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Europe |  |
Foreign exchange currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges |  |
U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) | 18 months |
Canada |  |
Foreign exchange currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges |  |
U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) | 18 months |
Foreign exchange currency contracts | Europe |  |
Foreign exchange currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges |  |
U.S. dollar forward contracts purchased, total notional amount | $ 134.0 |
U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding | 106.3 | $ 50.8
Foreign exchange currency contracts | Canada |  |
Foreign exchange currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges |  |
U.S. dollar forward contracts purchased, total notional amount | 73.7 |
U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding | $ 48.2 | $ 24.5

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