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SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Feb. 01, 2014
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | $ 34,033 | $ 40,811 | $ 41,639
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 96,472 | 94,003 | 130,641
Deductions and Write-offs | (94,511) | (100,781) | (131,469)
Balance at End of Period | 35,994 | 34,033 | 40,811
Allowance for accounts receivable |  |  |
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 16,053 | 20,118 | 20,588
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 27,755 | 28,826 | 32,339
Deductions and Write-offs | (28,738) | (32,891) | (32,809)
Balance at End of Period | 15,070 | 16,053 | 20,118
Allowance for royalties receivable |  |  |
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 253 | 409 | 294
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 240 | (156) | 190
Deductions and Write-offs | (82) | 0 | (75)
Balance at End of Period | 411 | 253 | 409
Allowance for sales returns |  |  |
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 17,727 | 20,284 | 20,757
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 68,477 | 65,333 | 98,112
Deductions and Write-offs | (65,691) | (67,890) | (98,585)
Balance at End of Period | $ 20,513 | $ 17,727 | $ 20,284

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