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SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2017 | Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | $ 35,994 | $ 34,033 | $ 40,811
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 114,327 | 96,472 | 94,003
Deductions and Write-offs | (112,676) | (94,511) | (100,781)
Balance at End of Period | 37,645 | 35,994 | 34,033
Allowance for accounts receivable |  |  |
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 15,070 | 16,053 | 20,118
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 39,963 | 27,755 | 28,826
Deductions and Write-offs | (38,776) | (28,738) | (32,891)
Balance at End of Period | 16,257 | 15,070 | 16,053
Allowance for royalties receivable |  |  |
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 411 | 253 | 409
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 86 | 240 | (156)
Deductions and Write-offs | 0 | (82) | 0
Balance at End of Period | 497 | 411 | 253
Allowance for sales returns |  |  |
Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 20,513 | 17,727 | 20,284
Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses | 74,278 | 68,477 | 65,333
Deductions and Write-offs | (73,900) | (65,691) | (67,890)
Balance at End of Period | $ 20,891 | $ 20,513 | $ 17,727

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