| **OTHER COMMENTS Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions** | Jan. 31, 2016 | Feb. 01, 2015 |
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| Accrual for wholesale allowances [Member]                     |          |          |
| Other Accrued Liabilities                                     | $ 112.6       | $ 104.8       |

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| - Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
+ References
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