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Amount of inventory reserves for last-in first-out (LIFO) and other inventory valuation methods.

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TARIFF REFUNDS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
TARIFF REFUNDS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 02, 2026	Aug. 03, 2025	Aug. 02, 2026	Aug. 03, 2025	Apr. 30, 2026
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 12,412	$ 9,080	$ 19,319	$ 18,613
Tariff fund receivable	3,200		3,200
IEEPA Tarrif Refund
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Filed for refunds of previously paid tariffs, amount					$ 197,800
Refunds received	167,800
Interest income	6,300
Provision for reimbursement to vendors	47,500
Employee recognition cost	10,000
Inventory reduction	(29,300)		$ (29,300)
Cash refunds collected	$ 200,200