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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices (Details 6) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016
Purchased intangibles | Minimum |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Purchased intangibles, useful life | 4 years
Purchased intangibles | Maximum |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Purchased intangibles, useful life | 20 years
Building and building improvements including properties under capital lease | Minimum |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Property and equipment, useful life | 10 years
Building and building improvements including properties under capital lease | Maximum |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Property and equipment, useful life | 39 years
Land improvements |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Property and equipment, useful life | 5 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Property and equipment, useful life | 2 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Property and equipment, useful life | 10 years

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