Dollar Tree (DLTR) 10-Q 21 Nov 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 16, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Text Block] [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Dollar Tree Inc
Entity Central Index Key	935,703
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-03
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		237,096,516
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 28, 2017

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME S

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 5,316.6	$ 5,001.6	$ 15,884.9	$ 15,083.7
Cost of sales	3,650.6	3,481.1	10,964	10,496.3
Gross profit	1,666	1,520.5	4,920.9	4,587.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	1,240.8	1,178.1	3,633.9	3,469.1
Receivable impairment	0	0	53.5	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	1,240.8	1,178.1	3,687.4	3,469.1
Operating income	425.2	342.4	1,233.5	1,118.3
Interest expense, net	69.7	112.1	220.2	286.7
Other (income) expense, net	0.4	0.1	0.8	(0.1)
Income before income taxes	355.1	230.2	1,012.5	831.7
Income tax expense	115.2	58.6	338.3	257.3
Net income	$ 239.9	$ 171.6	$ 674.2	$ 574.4
Basic net income per share (usd per share)	$ 1.01	$ 0.73	$ 2.85	$ 2.44
Diluted net income per share (usd per share)	$ 1.01	$ 0.72	$ 2.84	$ 2.43

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 239.9	$ 171.6	$ 674.2	$ 574.4
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2.7)	(2.4)	2.3	4.2
Total comprehensive income	$ 237.2	$ 169.2	$ 676.5	$ 578.6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 400.1	$ 866.4	$ 733.8
Short-term investments	0	4	4
Merchandise inventories, net	3,397.8	2,865.8	3,273.9
Other current assets	174.7	201.8	330.7
Total current assets	3,972.6	3,938	4,342.4
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,060.1, $2,694.5 and $2,567.3, respectively	3,178.9	3,115.8	3,176.3
Assets available for sale	8.6	9	11.6
Goodwill	5,024.3	5,023.5	5,022.9
Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $224.7, $159.3 and $135.4, respectively	398	468.6	493.8
Tradename intangible asset	3,100	3,100	3,100
Other intangible assets, net	4.9	5.1	5.2
Other assets	42.9	41.6	42.8
Total assets	15,730.2	15,701.6	16,195
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	165.9	152.1	145.8
Accounts payable	1,181.3	1,119.6	1,266.4
Other current liabilities	692.7	744.2	722
Income taxes payable	0	90	0
Total current liabilities	2,039.9	2,105.9	2,134.2
Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion	5,557	6,169.7	6,938
Unfavorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $57.0, $39.6 and $33.4, respectively	105.7	124	130.2
Deferred tax liabilities, net	1,472.4	1,458.9	1,495.5
Income taxes payable, long-term	45.1	71.2	72.3
Other liabilities	393.6	382.4	377.1
Total liabilities	9,613.7	10,312.1	11,147.3
Shareholders' equity	6,116.5	5,389.5	5,047.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 15,730.2	$ 15,701.6	$ 16,195
Common shares outstanding	237.1	236.1	236

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accumulated Depreciation	$ 3,060.1	$ 2,694.5	$ 2,567.3
Accumulated Amortization, Favorable Lease Rights	224.7	159.3	135.4
Accumulated Amortization, Unfavorable Lease Rights	$ 57	$ 39.6	$ 33.4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 674.2	$ 574.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	454.6	481.8
Provision for deferred taxes	15.8	(91.1)
Amortization of debt discount and debt-issuance costs	12	39.5
Receivable impairment	53.5	0
Other non-cash adjustments to net income	61.6	58.6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(679.1)	(407.9)
Net cash provided by operating activities	592.6	655.3
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(449.4)	(451.5)
Purchase of restricted investments	0	(36.1)
Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments	4	118.1
Proceeds from (payments for) fixed asset disposition	(0.1)	1.2
Net cash used in investing activities	(445.5)	(368.3)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments for long-term debt	(610.8)	(3,258.5)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount	0	2,962.5
Debt-issuance costs	0	(6.1)
Repayments of revolving credit facility	0	(140)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	140
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	24.4	33.3
Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation	(27.2)	(21.2)
Net cash used in financing activities	(613.6)	(290)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0.2	0.7
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(466.3)	(2.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	866.4	736.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	400.1	733.8
Cash paid for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	261.3	302.8
Income taxes	454.6	399.1
Non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures	$ 53.5	$ 71.5

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Dollar Tree, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete consolidated financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended January 28, 2017 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 28, 2017 . The results of operations for the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending February 3, 2018 . In the Company's opinion, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein contain all adjustments (including those of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position as of October 28, 2017 and October 29, 2016 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The January 28, 2017 balance sheet information was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update will replace existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP and requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the new standard to interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date for public business entities (interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). ASU 2014-09 permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings and does not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." This update will replace existing lease guidance in GAAP and will require lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases and disclose key information about leasing arrangements, such as information about variable lease payments and options to renew and terminate leases. When implemented, lessees and lessors will be required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has engaged a third party to assist in its preparation for implementation and its evaluation of the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements. The Company expects the adoption of this pronouncement to result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets and to not have a material impact on its consolidated income statements. The Company is in the process of implementing software to assist in the quantification of the expected impact on the consolidated balance sheets and to facilitate the calculations of the related accounting entries and disclosures.

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT Acquisition Notes The Company's $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2020 (the "2020 Notes") and $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes," and together with the 2020 Notes, the "Acquisition Notes") were issued pursuant to indentures, which contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company to declare or pay dividends. The restriction in the indentures on the Company's ability to pay dividends is subject to certain significant exceptions, including an exception that permits the Company to pay dividends and make other distributions regardless of dollar amount so long as, after giving pro forma effect thereto, the Company would have a consolidated total net leverage ratio, as defined under the indentures, no greater than 3.50 to 1.00 . As of October 28, 2017 , the Company's consolidated total net leverage ratio, as defined in the indentures, was below 3.50 to 1.00 . So long as the Company's consolidated total net leverage ratio remains below 3.50 to 1.00 , the indentures do not restrict the ability of the Company to pay dividends. Credit Facility and Term Loans The Company's New Senior Secured Credit Facilities, consisting of its $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and term loan facilities, contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company to declare or pay dividends. The restriction in the New Senior Secured Credit Facilities on the Company's ability to pay dividends is subject to certain significant exceptions, including an exception that permits the Company to pay dividends and make other restricted payments regardless of dollar amount so long as, after giving pro forma effect thereto, the Company would have a consolidated total net leverage ratio, as defined under the New Senior Secured Credit Facilities, no greater than 3.50 to 1.00 . As of October 28, 2017 , the Company's consolidated total net leverage ratio, as defined in the New Senior Secured Credit Facilities, was below 3.50 to 1.00 . So long as the Company's consolidated total net leverage ratio remains below 3.50 to 1.00 , the New Senior Secured Credit Facilities do not restrict the ability of the Company to pay dividends. During the second quarter ended July 29, 2017, the Company prepaid $500.0 million of the $2.2 billion remaining outstanding under its Term Loan A-1. Debt Covenants As of October 28, 2017 , the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The Company's effective tax rate was 32.4% for the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2017 compared with 25.5% for the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 and 33.4% for the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 compared with 30.9% for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016. The tax rate for the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2017 includes the effect of a reduction of $5.6 million in the reserve for uncertain tax positions resulting from statute expirations, the reduction of interest accrued on method changes, a decrease in the state tax rate and an increase in work opportunity tax credits in relation to income. The tax rate for the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 includes the effect of a reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of North Carolina from 4% to 3% for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. This change in North Carolina’s statutory rate significantly decreased the deferred tax liability related to the trade name intangible asset and resulted in an approximate $21.4 million decrease in tax expense in the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016. The tax rate for the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 includes the effect of a reduction of $5.6 million in the reserve for uncertain tax positions resulting from statute expirations, the reduction of interest accrued on method changes and the effect of a reduction in the statutory rate for North Carolina which resulted in a decrease in the deferred tax liability related to the trade name intangible asset and a $9.9 million decrease in tax expense. The 2016 tax rate includes a one-time benefit for an election allowing the Family Dollar acquisition to be treated as an asset purchase for certain state tax purposes in the quarter ended April 30, 2016 and the $21.4 million decrease in tax expense resulting from the reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of North Carolina.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is a defendant in legal proceedings including those described below and will vigorously defend itself in these matters. The Company does not believe that any of these matters will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on its business or financial condition. The Company cannot give assurance, however, that one or more of these matters will not have a material effect on its results of operations for the quarter or year in which they are resolved. The Company assesses its legal proceedings and reserves are established if a loss is probable and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. Many if not substantially all of the contingencies described below are subject to significant uncertainties and, therefore, determining the likelihood of a loss and the measurement of any loss can be complex and subject to judgment. With respect to legal proceedings where the Company has determined that a loss is reasonably possible but not probable, the Company is unable to estimate the amount or range of the reasonably possible loss due to the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of and uncertainties regarding legal proceedings. The Company’s assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause the Company to change those estimates and assumptions. Management’s assessment of legal proceedings could change because of future determinations or the discovery of facts which are not presently known. Accordingly, the ultimate costs of resolving these proceedings may be substantially higher or lower than currently estimated. Dollar Tree Active Matters In April 2015, a distribution center employee filed a class action in California state court with allegations concerning wages, meal and rest breaks, recovery periods, wage statements and timely termination pay. The employee filed an amended complaint in which he abandoned his attempt to certify a nation-wide class of non-exempt distribution center employees for alleged improper calculation of overtime compensation. The Company removed this lawsuit to federal court. The court is now considering the employee’s motion to certify the case as a state-wide class action. In April 2015, a former store manager filed a class action in California federal court alleging, among other things, that the Company failed to make wage statements readily available to employees who did not receive paper checks. On November 7, 2017, the jury found in favor of the Company. The time for plaintiff to appeal that verdict has not yet run. In April 2016, the Company was served with a putative class action in Florida state court brought by a former store employee asserting the Company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act in the way it handled background checks. The plaintiff is seeking statutory damages of $100 to $1,000 per violation for the disclosure form claims. In June 2017, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar filed suit in chancery court in Delaware against Sycamore Partners and Dollar Express LLC alleging, among other things, fraud, fraudulent transfer, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment. The Company is seeking in excess of $52.0 million for the failure of Dollar Express to pay the Company for goods and services the Company provided to Sycamore’s Dollar Express stores. The Company is also seeking substantial damages for the unauthorized use of its marks. Sycamore and Dollar Express responded in part by denying liability and filing a counterclaim against the Company alleging the Company had successfully engaged in a scheme to put Dollar Express out of business, seeking more than $500 million in damages. In July 2017, two former employees filed suit in federal court in California, seeking to represent a class of current and former non-exempt employees alleging that the Company’s dress code required them to purchase such distinctive clothing that it constituted a uniform and the Company’s failure to reimburse them for the clothing violated California law. The former employees seek restitution, damages, penalties and injunctive relief. In August 2017, 43 current and former employees filed suit against the Company in state court in California alleging improper classification as exempt employees which they allege resulted in, among other things, their failure to receive overtime compensation, rest and meal periods, accurate wage statements, and final pay upon termination of employment. The Company has removed the case to federal court. In August 2017, a former employee brought suit in California state court on a Private Attorney General Act ("PAGA") representative basis alleging the Company failed to provide him and all other California store associates with suitable seating when they were performing cashier functions. In November 2017, a current employee filed a PAGA representative action in California state court alleging the Company failed to make wage statements readily available to California store employees who do not receive paper checks. Several recent lawsuits were filed against Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and their vendors alleging that personal powder products caused cancer. The Company does not believe the products it sold caused the illnesses. The Company believes these lawsuits are insured and it is seeking indemnification from third parties. Dollar Tree Resolved Matters In April 2016, a former store manager filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging individual claims of pregnancy and disability discrimination in addition to asserting PAGA claims on behalf of herself and other store managers alleging they were improperly classified as exempt and therefore, among other things, did not receive overtime compensation and meal and rest periods. The parties have reached a settlement as to all claims. In July 2016, a former non-exempt sales associate filed in federal court in Arkansas a putative nationwide collective action alleging the Company forced sales associates and assistant store managers to work off the clock while clocked out for meal breaks and, as a result, underpaid regular and overtime pay. In September 2016, the court granted the Company’s motion to compel arbitration. To date, the former associate has not initiated any arbitration proceedings. In March 2017, a former store manager filed suit in a state court in Florida, seeking to represent a collective, alleging failure to pay non-exempt employees minimum wage for all time worked and overtime in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and, individually, alleging race discrimination and retaliation in violation of federal and state civil rights laws. Pursuant to Court order, the case has been sent to arbitration. Family Dollar Active Matters In 2008, a complaint was filed alleging discriminatory practices with respect to the pay of Family Dollar's female store managers. Among other things, the plaintiffs seek recovery of back pay, monetary and punitive remedies, interest, attorneys' fees, and equitable relief. In June 2016, the United States District Court in North Carolina ordered that the case be continued for merits discovery. The court also certified the case as a class action of approximately 30,000 current and former female store managers employed as far back as July 2002. A preliminary settlement has been reached in this case and has been properly recorded by the Company. Other aspects of the settlement agreement are still being finalized. In January 2017, a customer filed a class action in federal court in Illinois alleging the Company violated various state consumer fraud laws as well as express and implied warranties by selling a product that purported to contain aloe when it did not. The requested class is limited to the state of Illinois. The Company believes that it is fully indemnified by the entities that supplied it with the product. In April 2017, a former store employee filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging off the clock work primarily for bag checks, failure to pay overtime, failure to provide rest and meal breaks, failure to pay wages timely during and upon termination of employment and failure to provide accurate wage statements. The court granted the Company’s motion to compel arbitration and stayed the case pending the outcome of the arbitration proceedings. Subsequently, the court allowed plaintiff to amend her complaint to include PAGA claims, on behalf of herself and others, which are not subject to arbitration. However, those claims remain stayed pending the outcome of the arbitration proceeding. In June 2017, a former store employee filed suit in California state court asserting PAGA claims on behalf of herself and other allegedly aggrieved employees alleging the Company willfully caused their work time to go under reported so they failed to receive pay for time worked, rest and meal breaks, minimum wage and overtime compensation, final pay in a timely manner, and accurate wage statements. Family Dollar Resolved Matters In 2014, a putative class action was filed in a California Federal Court by a former employee alleging that the Company had a policy of requiring employee bag checks while the employees were not clocked in for work. As a result of those actions, the employee alleged the Company violated California law by failing to provide meal periods and rest breaks, failing to pay regular and overtime wages for work performed off the clock, failing to provide accurate wage statements, failing to timely pay all final wages and by engaging in unfair competition. He also alleged PAGA claims. In July 2017, the Court granted the Company’s motion for summary judgment as to all claims and dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice. In 2015, former employees filed a nationwide class action in federal court in Connecticut alleging the Company had violated ERISA by overcharging employees who purchased supplemental life insurance through a Company sponsored plan. In March 2016, the district court dismissed the lawsuit. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has now affirmed the dismissal of the lawsuit.

RECEIVABLE IMPAIRMENT

RECEIVABLE IMPAIRMENT	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
RECEIVABLE IMPAIRMENT	RECEIVABLE IMPAIRMENT In connection with its acquisition of Family Dollar, the Company was required to divest 330 stores and partially support these stores through a transition services agreement. Under the transition services agreement, the Company provided merchandise and services and the buyer was required to reimburse the Company. In the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2017, the Company evaluated the collectability of its divestiture-related receivable. Based on information available, the Company determined that the outstanding balance of $50.9 million was not recoverable and recorded an impairment charge to write down the receivable to zero. An additional $2.6 million was recorded as a receivable and impaired subsequent to the first quarter of 2017. The impairment charges are included in “Receivable impairment” in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS As required, financial assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis: (in millions) October 28, January 28, October 29, Level 1 Short-term investments $ — $ 4.0 $ 4.0 Long-term debt - Secured Senior Notes and Acquisition Notes 3,713.4 3,740.3 3,754.4 Level 2 Long-term debt - term loans 2,230.7 2,828.2 3,617.6 The Company's cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost, which approximates fair value, due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair values of the Company's Secured Senior Notes and Acquisition Notes were determined using Level 1 inputs as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities are available. The fair values of the Company's term loans were determined using Level 2 inputs as quoted prices are readily available from pricing services, but the prices are not published. The carrying values of the Company's Tranche A Revolving Credit Facility approximated their fair values because the interest rates vary with market interest rates. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (e.g., when there is evidence of impairment). As described in Note 5, the Company recorded receivable impairments totaling $53.5 million in the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017.

NET INCOME PER SHARE

NET INCOME PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE The following table sets forth the calculations of basic and diluted net income per share: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions, except per share data) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Basic net income per share: Net income $ 239.9 $ 171.6 $ 674.2 $ 574.4 Weighted average number of shares outstanding 236.9 235.8 236.7 235.6 Basic net income per share $ 1.01 $ 0.73 $ 2.85 $ 2.44 Diluted net income per share: Net income $ 239.9 $ 171.6 $ 674.2 $ 574.4 Weighted average number of shares outstanding 236.9 235.8 236.7 235.6 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (as 0.9 1.1 0.8 1.1 Weighted average number of shares and dilutive potential shares 237.8 236.9 237.5 236.7 Diluted net income per share $ 1.01 $ 0.72 $ 2.84 $ 2.43 For the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , 0.5 million and 0.4 million options outstanding were included in the calculation of the weighted average number of shares and dilutive potential shares outstanding. For the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 , substantially all of the stock options outstanding were included in the calculation of the weighted average number of shares and dilutive potential shares outstanding.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company's stock-based compensation expense primarily includes the fair value of restricted stock units (RSUs) and employees' purchase rights under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Stock-based compensation expense was $11.7 million and $51.8 million during the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. Stock-based compensation expense was $11.4 million and $48.7 million during the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively. The Company granted approximately 0.5 million service-based RSUs from the Omnibus Incentive Plan (Omnibus Plan) to employees and officers in the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 . The estimated $42.5 million fair value of these RSUs is being expensed ratably over the three -year vesting periods, or shorter periods based on the retirement eligibility of certain grantees. The fair value was determined using the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant. The Company recognized $3.2 million and $12.6 million of expense related to these RSUs during the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. In the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , the Company granted 0.2 million RSUs with a fair value of $18.4 million from the Omnibus Plan to certain officers of the Company, contingent on the Company meeting certain performance targets in fiscal 2017. If the Company meets these performance targets in fiscal 2017, the RSUs will vest ratably over three years. The estimated fair value of these RSUs is being expensed ratably over the three -year vesting periods, or shorter periods based on the retirement eligibility of certain grantees. The Company recognized $0.5 million and $11.9 million of expense related to these RSUs in the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. In the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , the Company granted RSUs with a fair value of $4.6 million from the Omnibus Plan to certain officers of the Company, contingent on the Company meeting certain performance targets for the period beginning on January 29, 2017 and ending on February 1, 2020 . Provided the vesting conditions are satisfied, the awards will vest at the end of the performance period. The estimated fair value of these RSUs is being expensed ratably over the three -year vesting period, or shorter periods based on the retirement eligibility of certain grantees. The Company recognized $0.5 million and $2.4 million of expense related to these RSUs in the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. The Company recognized $5.7 million and $20.3 million of expense related to RSUs granted prior to fiscal 2017 in the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. For the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 , the Company recognized $11.0 million and $47.4 million , respectively, of expense related to RSUs granted in fiscal 2016 and prior. The Company recognized $0.3 million and $1.0 million of expense related to options granted prior to fiscal 2017 in the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. In the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , approximately 0.9 million RSUs vested and approximately 0.5 million shares, net of taxes, were issued. During the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 , approximately 0.6 million RSUs vested and approximately 0.4 million shares, net of taxes, were issued. In the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , 0.1 million RSUs vested and less than 0.1 million shares, net of taxes, were issued. Less than 0.1 million RSUs vested in the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 . In connection with the Family Dollar acquisition, the Company converted approximately 1.5 million Family Dollar vested and unvested options into equivalent options to purchase Dollar Tree Common Stock at the date of the acquisition and recognized $0.4 million and $1.1 million of expense related to these options during the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 , respectively. The Company recognized $1.1 million and $2.1 million of expense related to these options during the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 , respectively. Stock options are valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

SEGMENTS

SEGMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENTS	SEGMENTS The Company operates a chain of more than 14,700 retail discount stores in 48 states and five Canadian provinces. The Company's operations are conducted in two reporting business segments: Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The Company defines its segments as those operations whose results its chief operating decision maker ("CODM") regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources. The Dollar Tree segment is the leading operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise at the fixed price of $1.00 . The Dollar Tree segment includes the Company's operations under the "Dollar Tree" and "Dollar Tree Canada" brands, 11 distribution centers in the United States, two distribution centers in Canada and a Store Support Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Family Dollar segment operates a chain of general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. The Family Dollar segment consists of the Company's operations under the "Family Dollar" brand, 11 distribution centers and a Store Support Center in Matthews, North Carolina. The Company measures the results of its segments using, among other measures, each segment's net sales, gross profit and operating income. The Company may revise the measurement of each segment's operating income, including the allocation of distribution center and Store Support Center costs, as determined by the information regularly reviewed by the CODM. If the measurement of a segment changes, prior period amounts and balances would be reclassified to be comparable to the current period's presentation. Net sales by segment are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net sales: Dollar Tree $ 2,685.0 $ 2,466.9 $ 7,843.6 $ 7,238.9 Family Dollar 2,631.6 2,534.7 8,041.3 7,844.8 Total net sales $ 5,316.6 $ 5,001.6 $ 15,884.9 $ 15,083.7 Gross profit by segment is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Gross profit: Dollar Tree $ 942.6 $ 857.3 $ 2,735.0 $ 2,496.2 Family Dollar 723.4 663.2 2,185.9 2,091.2 Total gross profit $ 1,666.0 $ 1,520.5 $ 4,920.9 $ 4,587.4 Depreciation and amortization expense by segment is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Depreciation and amortization expense: Dollar Tree $ 62.5 $ 61.3 $ 186.8 $ 178.1 Family Dollar 86.9 96.5 268.0 304.2 Total depreciation and amortization expense $ 149.4 $ 157.8 $ 454.8 $ 482.3 Operating income by segment is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating income: Dollar Tree $ 317.3 $ 286.0 $ 921.9 $ 829.2 Family Dollar 107.9 56.4 311.6 289.1 Total operating income $ 425.2 $ 342.4 $ 1,233.5 $ 1,118.3 Total assets by segment are as follows: As of October 28, January 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2017 2016 Total assets: Dollar Tree $ 3,665.8 $ 3,705.5 $ 3,932.2 Family Dollar 12,064.4 11,996.1 12,262.8 Total assets $ 15,730.2 $ 15,701.6 $ 16,195.0 Total goodwill by segment is as follows: As of October 28, January 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2017 2016 Total goodwill: Dollar Tree $ 346.2 $ 345.4 $ 340.1 Family Dollar 4,678.1 4,678.1 4,682.8 Total goodwill $ 5,024.3 $ 5,023.5 $ 5,022.9 Goodwill is reassigned between segments when stores are rebannered between segments. There were no stores rebannered between segments in the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 . In the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2016 , the Company reassigned $55.3 million of goodwill from Family Dollar to Dollar Tree as a result of rebannering.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCI

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION At October 28, 2017 , the Company had outstanding $750.0 million principal amount of 5.25% Acquisition Notes due March 1, 2020 and $2,500.0 million principal amount of 5.75% Acquisition Notes due March 1, 2023, which are unsecured obligations of the Company and are also fully, unconditionally, jointly and severally guaranteed on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis, subject to certain exceptions, by certain of the Company's direct or indirect wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries, including Family Dollar and certain of its subsidiaries. All of the subsidiaries, guarantor and non-guarantor, are 100% owned by the parent. Supplemental condensed consolidated financial information of the Company, including such information for the Guarantors, is presented below. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Rule 3-10 under Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of results of operations, cash flows or financial position had the guarantor or the non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities. Investments in subsidiaries are presented using the equity method of accounting. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. Separate financial statements of the Guarantors are not provided as the condensed consolidating financial information contained herein provides a more meaningful disclosure to allow investors to determine the nature of the assets held by, and the operations of, the combined groups. The Company completed the exchange of the Acquisition Notes for registered notes with substantially identical terms on August 1, 2016. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income 13 Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidation Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net sales $ — $ 5,275.8 $ 77.9 $ (37.1 ) $ 5,316.6 Cost of sales — 3,626.0 43.3 (18.7 ) 3,650.6 Gross profit — 1,649.8 34.6 (18.4 ) 1,666.0 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1.4 1,224.8 33.1 (18.5 ) 1,240.8 Operating income (loss) (1.4 ) 425.0 1.5 0.1 425.2 Interest expense (income), net 55.0 16.6 (1.9 ) — 69.7 Other expense, net — 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.4 Income (loss) before income taxes (56.4 ) 408.3 3.2 — 355.1 Income tax expense (benefit) (36.7 ) 151.0 0.9 — 115.2 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (259.6 ) (1.8 ) — 261.4 — Net income 239.9 259.1 2.3 (261.4 ) 239.9 Other comprehensive loss (2.7 ) (0.8 ) (2.8 ) 3.6 (2.7 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 237.2 $ 258.3 $ (0.5 ) $ (257.8 ) $ 237.2 13 Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidation Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net sales $ — $ 4,931.4 $ 223.3 $ (153.1 ) $ 5,001.6 Cost of sales — 3,427.3 153.2 (99.4 ) 3,481.1 Gross profit — 1,504.1 70.1 (53.7 ) 1,520.5 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2.0 1,160.2 65.2 (49.3 ) 1,178.1 Operating income (loss) (2.0 ) 343.9 4.9 (4.4 ) 342.4 Interest expense (income), net 96.9 17.2 (1.9 ) (0.1 ) 112.1 Other (income) expense, net 4.6 (0.2 ) 0.3 (4.6 ) 0.1 Income (loss) before income taxes (103.5 ) 326.9 6.5 0.3 230.2 Income tax expense (benefit) (53.1 ) 111.0 0.8 (0.1 ) 58.6 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (222.0 ) (2.7 ) — 224.7 — Net income 171.6 218.6 5.7 (224.3 ) 171.6 Other comprehensive loss (2.4 ) (0.7 ) (2.5 ) 3.2 (2.4 ) Comprehensive income $ 169.2 $ 217.9 $ 3.2 $ (221.1 ) $ 169.2 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Continued) 39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidation Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net sales $ — $ 15,760.3 $ 220.2 $ (95.6 ) $ 15,884.9 Cost of sales — 10,881.4 123.6 (41.0 ) 10,964.0 Gross profit — 4,878.9 96.6 (54.6 ) 4,920.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 4.8 3,649.9 87.3 (54.6 ) 3,687.4 Operating income (loss) (4.8 ) 1,229.0 9.3 — 1,233.5 Interest expense (income), net 171.4 54.6 (5.8 ) — 220.2 Other (income) expense, net (0.1 ) 0.2 0.7 — 0.8 Income (loss) before income taxes (176.1 ) 1,174.2 14.4 — 1,012.5 Income tax expense (benefit) (85.6 ) 417.7 6.2 — 338.3 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (764.7 ) (10.3 ) — 775.0 — Net income 674.2 766.8 8.2 (775.0 ) 674.2 Other comprehensive income 2.3 0.7 2.3 (3.0 ) 2.3 Comprehensive income $ 676.5 $ 767.5 $ 10.5 $ (778.0 ) $ 676.5 39 Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidation Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net sales $ — $ 14,916.6 $ 638.4 $ (471.3 ) $ 15,083.7 Cost of sales — 10,385.9 524.0 (413.6 ) 10,496.3 Gross profit — 4,530.7 114.4 (57.7 ) 4,587.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses 5.9 3,423.3 96.0 (56.1 ) 3,469.1 Operating income (loss) (5.9 ) 1,107.4 18.4 (1.6 ) 1,118.3 Interest expense (income), net 242.5 50.0 (5.7 ) (0.1 ) 286.7 Other (income) expense, net 1.5 (0.5 ) 0.5 (1.6 ) (0.1 ) Income (loss) before income taxes (249.9 ) 1,057.9 23.6 0.1 831.7 Income tax expense (benefit) (117.2 ) 369.9 4.6 — 257.3 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (707.1 ) (11.5 ) — 718.6 — Net income 574.4 699.5 19.0 (718.5 ) 574.4 Other comprehensive income 4.2 1.3 4.2 (5.5 ) 4.2 Comprehensive income $ 578.6 $ 700.8 $ 23.2 $ (724.0 ) $ 578.6 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 86.9 $ 188.0 $ 125.2 $ — $ 400.1 Merchandise inventories, net — 3,350.6 48.9 (1.7 ) 3,397.8 Current deferred tax assets, net — (10.5 ) 10.5 — — Due from intercompany, net 135.2 580.0 4.8 (720.0 ) — Other current assets 9.2 163.6 1.6 0.3 174.7 Total current assets 231.3 4,271.7 191.0 (721.4 ) 3,972.6 Property, plant and equipment, net — 3,152.7 26.2 — 3,178.9 Assets available for sale — 8.6 — — 8.6 Goodwill — 4,993.1 31.2 — 5,024.3 Favorable lease rights, net — 398.0 — — 398.0 Tradename intangible asset — 3,100.0 — — 3,100.0 Other intangible assets, net — 4.9 — — 4.9 Investment in subsidiaries 8,771.8 103.5 — (8,875.3 ) — Intercompany note receivable 1,801.4 — 188.8 (1,990.2 ) — Due from intercompany, net 1,244.5 — — (1,244.5 ) — Other assets — 42.9 3.1 (3.1 ) 42.9 Total assets $ 12,049.0 $ 16,075.4 $ 440.3 $ (12,834.5 ) $ 15,730.2 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 165.9 $ — $ — $ — $ 165.9 Accounts payable — 1,170.7 12.0 (1.4 ) 1,181.3 Due to intercompany, net 593.6 104.7 21.7 (720.0 ) — Other current liabilities (0.8 ) 484.5 209.0 692.7 Income taxes payable (69.7 ) 68.1 1.6 — — Total current liabilities 689.0 1,828.0 244.3 (721.4 ) 2,039.9 Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion 5,241.4 315.6 — — 5,557.0 Unfavorable lease rights, net — 105.7 — — 105.7 Deferred tax liabilities, net 1.8 1,470.6 — — 1,472.4 Income taxes payable, long-term — 45.1 — — 45.1 Due to intercompany, net — 1,244.5 — (1,244.5 ) — Intercompany note payable — 1,990.2 — (1,990.2 ) — Other liabilities 0.3 388.3 8.1 (3.1 ) 393.6 Total liabilities 5,932.5 7,388.0 252.4 (3,959.2 ) 9,613.7 Shareholders' equity 6,116.5 8,687.4 187.9 (8,875.3 ) 6,116.5 Total liabilities and equity $ 12,049.0 $ 16,075.4 $ 440.3 $ (12,834.5 ) $ 15,730.2 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Continued) January 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 562.4 $ 139.2 $ 164.8 $ — $ 866.4 Short-term investments — — 4.0 — 4.0 Merchandise inventories, net — 2,826.3 41.2 (1.7 ) 2,865.8 Current deferred tax assets, net — (9.3 ) 9.3 — — Due from intercompany, net 58.7 1,041.5 42.8 (1,143.0 ) — Other current assets 0.5 198.7 2.3 0.3 201.8 Total current assets 621.6 4,196.4 264.4 (1,144.4 ) 3,938.0 Property, plant and equipment, net — 3,085.3 30.5 — 3,115.8 Assets available for sale — 9.0 — — 9.0 Goodwill — 4,993.1 30.4 — 5,023.5 Favorable lease rights, net — 468.6 — — 468.6 Tradename intangible asset — 3,100.0 — — 3,100.0 Other intangible assets, net — 5.1 — — 5.1 Investment in subsidiaries 8,640.1 106.6 — (8,746.7 ) — Intercompany note receivable 1,926.4 — 188.8 (2,115.2 ) — Due from intercompany, net 1,243.8 — — (1,243.8 ) — Other assets — 41.3 3.3 (3.0 ) 41.6 Total assets $ 12,431.9 $ 16,005.4 $ 517.4 $ (13,253.1 ) $ 15,701.6 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 152.1 $ — $ — $ — $ 152.1 Accounts payable — 1,105.9 14.7 (1.0 ) 1,119.6 Due to intercompany, net 969.6 121.5 51.9 (1,143.0 ) — Other current liabilities 66.4 470.5 207.3 — 744.2 Income taxes payable (1.9 ) 91.0 0.9 — 90.0 Total current liabilities 1,186.2 1,788.9 274.8 (1,144.0 ) 2,105.9 Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion 5,853.9 315.8 — — 6,169.7 Unfavorable lease rights, net — 124.0 — — 124.0 Deferred tax liabilities, net 2.0 1,456.9 — — 1,458.9 Income taxes payable, long-term — 71.2 — — 71.2 Due to intercompany, net — 1,243.8 — (1,243.8 ) — Intercompany note payable — 2,115.2 — (2,115.2 ) — Other liabilities 0.3 377.5 8.0 (3.4 ) 382.4 Total liabilities 7,042.4 7,493.3 282.8 (4,506.4 ) 10,312.1 Shareholders' equity 5,389.5 8,512.1 234.6 (8,746.7 ) 5,389.5 Total liabilities and equity $ 12,431.9 $ 16,005.4 $ 517.4 $ (13,253.1 ) $ 15,701.6 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Continued) October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 930.4 $ 129.0 $ (325.6 ) $ 733.8 Short-term investments — — 4.0 — 4.0 Merchandise inventories, net — 3,222.3 47.4 4.2 3,273.9 Current deferred tax assets, net — (10.6 ) 10.6 — — Due from intercompany, net 67.9 674.9 116.7 (859.5 ) — Other current assets 117.3 209.3 5.7 (1.6 ) 330.7 Total current assets 185.2 5,026.3 313.4 (1,182.5 ) 4,342.4 Property, plant and equipment, net — 3,143.5 32.8 — 3,176.3 Assets available for sale — 11.6 — — 11.6 Goodwill — 4,993.1 29.8 — 5,022.9 Favorable lease rights, net — 493.8 — — 493.8 Tradename intangible asset — 3,100.0 — — 3,100.0 Other intangible assets, net — 5.2 — — 5.2 Investment in subsidiaries 9,107.7 102.1 — (9,209.8 ) — Intercompany note receivable 1,526.4 — 188.8 (1,715.2 ) — Due from intercompany, net 1,699.1 — — (1,699.1 ) — Other assets — 42.4 4.0 (3.6 ) 42.8 Total assets $ 12,518.4 $ 16,918.0 $ 568.8 $ (13,810.2 ) $ 16,195.0 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 145.8 $ — $ — $ — $ 145.8 Accounts payable 325.7 1,211.7 52.1 (323.1 ) 1,266.4 Due to intercompany, net 343.2 451.7 64.6 (859.5 ) — Other current liabilities 28.8 485.6 207.6 — 722.0 Income taxes payable 3.5 (9.0 ) 5.5 — — Total current liabilities 847.0 2,140.0 329.8 (1,182.6 ) 2,134.2 Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion 6,621.7 316.3 — — 6,938.0 Unfavorable lease rights, net — 130.2 — — 130.2 Deferred tax liabilities, net 1.9 1,493.6 — — 1,495.5 Income taxes payable, long-term — 72.3 — — 72.3 Due to intercompany, net — 1,699.1 — (1,699.1 ) — Intercompany note payable — 1,715.2 — (1,715.2 ) — Other liabilities 0.1 372.3 8.2 (3.5 ) 377.1 Total liabilities 7,470.7 7,939.0 338.0 (4,600.4 ) 11,147.3 Shareholders' equity 5,047.7 8,979.0 230.8 (9,209.8 ) 5,047.7 Total liabilities and equity $ 12,518.4 $ 16,918.0 $ 568.8 $ (13,810.2 ) $ 16,195.0 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows 39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net cash provided by operating activities $ 138.1 $ 1,108.2 $ 14.1 $ (667.8 ) $ 592.6 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (448.5 ) (0.9 ) — (449.4 ) Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments — — 4.0 — 4.0 Other — (0.1 ) — — (0.1 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — (448.6 ) 3.1 — (445.5 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments for long-term debt (610.8 ) — — — (610.8 ) Dividends paid — (610.8 ) (57.0 ) 667.8 — Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans 24.4 — — — 24.4 Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation (27.2 ) — — — (27.2 ) Net cash used in financing activities (613.6 ) (610.8 ) (57.0 ) 667.8 (613.6 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 0.2 — 0.2 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (475.5 ) 48.8 (39.6 ) — (466.3 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 562.4 139.2 164.8 — 866.4 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 86.9 $ 188.0 $ 125.2 $ — $ 400.1 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (continued) 39 Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net cash provided by operating activities $ 290.0 $ 660.5 $ 36.1 $ (331.3 ) $ 655.3 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (450.2 ) (1.3 ) — (451.5 ) Purchase of restricted investments — (36.1 ) — — (36.1 ) Proceeds from sale of restricted investments — 118.1 — — 118.1 Other — 1.2 — — 1.2 Net cash used in investing activities — (367.0 ) (1.3 ) — (368.3 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments for long-term debt (3,258.5 ) — — — (3,258.5 ) Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount 2,962.5 — — — 2,962.5 Repayments of revolving credit facility (140.0 ) — — — (140.0 ) Proceeds from revolving credit facility 140.0 — — — 140.0 Dividends paid — — (23.0 ) 23.0 — Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans 33.3 — — — 33.3 Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation (21.2 ) — — — (21.2 ) Other (6.1 ) — — — (6.1 ) Net cash used in financing activities (290.0 ) — (23.0 ) 23.0 (290.0 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 0.7 — 0.7 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents — 293.5 12.5 (308.3 ) (2.3 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 636.9 116.5 (17.3 ) 736.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 930.4 $ 129.0 $ (325.6 ) $ 733.8

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In 2012, the Company entered into a promissory note with the state of Connecticut under which the state loaned the Company $7.0 million in connection with the Company’s acquisition, construction and installation of land, building, machinery and equipment for the Company’s distribution facility in Windsor, Connecticut. Under this agreement, if certain performance targets were met, the loan and related interest would be forgiven. Subsequent to October 28, 2017, the Company received notice from the state of Connecticut that the performance targets have been met and the loan has been forgiven. To reflect the loan being forgiven, the Company will record a $7.4 million non-operating gain in "Other (income) expense, net" in the Company’s Consolidated Income Statement in the fourth quarter of 2017.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update will replace existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP and requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the new standard to interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date for public business entities (interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). ASU 2014-09 permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings and does not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." This update will replace existing lease guidance in GAAP and will require lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases and disclose key information about leasing arrangements, such as information about variable lease payments and options to renew and terminate leases. When implemented, lessees and lessors will be required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has engaged a third party to assist in its preparation for implementation and its evaluation of the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements. The Company expects the adoption of this pronouncement to result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets and to not have a material impact on its consolidated income statements. The Company is in the process of implementing software to assist in the quantification of the expected impact on the consolidated balance sheets and to facilitate the calculations of the related accounting entries and disclosures.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis: (in millions) October 28, January 28, October 29, Level 1 Short-term investments $ — $ 4.0 $ 4.0 Long-term debt - Secured Senior Notes and Acquisition Notes 3,713.4 3,740.3 3,754.4 Level 2 Long-term debt - term loans 2,230.7 2,828.2 3,617.6

NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)

NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the calculations of basic and diluted net income per share: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions, except per share data) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Basic net income per share: Net income $ 239.9 $ 171.6 $ 674.2 $ 574.4 Weighted average number of shares outstanding 236.9 235.8 236.7 235.6 Basic net income per share $ 1.01 $ 0.73 $ 2.85 $ 2.44 Diluted net income per share: Net income $ 239.9 $ 171.6 $ 674.2 $ 574.4 Weighted average number of shares outstanding 236.9 235.8 236.7 235.6 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (as 0.9 1.1 0.8 1.1 Weighted average number of shares and dilutive potential shares 237.8 236.9 237.5 236.7 Diluted net income per share $ 1.01 $ 0.72 $ 2.84 $ 2.43

SEGMENTS (Tables)

SEGMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Net sales by segment are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net sales: Dollar Tree $ 2,685.0 $ 2,466.9 $ 7,843.6 $ 7,238.9 Family Dollar 2,631.6 2,534.7 8,041.3 7,844.8 Total net sales $ 5,316.6 $ 5,001.6 $ 15,884.9 $ 15,083.7 Gross profit by segment is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Gross profit: Dollar Tree $ 942.6 $ 857.3 $ 2,735.0 $ 2,496.2 Family Dollar 723.4 663.2 2,185.9 2,091.2 Total gross profit $ 1,666.0 $ 1,520.5 $ 4,920.9 $ 4,587.4 Depreciation and amortization expense by segment is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Depreciation and amortization expense: Dollar Tree $ 62.5 $ 61.3 $ 186.8 $ 178.1 Family Dollar 86.9 96.5 268.0 304.2 Total depreciation and amortization expense $ 149.4 $ 157.8 $ 454.8 $ 482.3 Operating income by segment is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended October 28, October 29, October 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Operating income: Dollar Tree $ 317.3 $ 286.0 $ 921.9 $ 829.2 Family Dollar 107.9 56.4 311.6 289.1 Total operating income $ 425.2 $ 342.4 $ 1,233.5 $ 1,118.3 Total assets by segment are as follows: As of October 28, January 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2017 2016 Total assets: Dollar Tree $ 3,665.8 $ 3,705.5 $ 3,932.2 Family Dollar 12,064.4 11,996.1 12,262.8 Total assets $ 15,730.2 $ 15,701.6 $ 16,195.0 Total goodwill by segment is as follows: As of October 28, January 28, October 29, (in millions) 2017 2017 2016 Total goodwill: Dollar Tree $ 346.2 $ 345.4 $ 340.1 Family Dollar 4,678.1 4,678.1 4,682.8 Total goodwill $ 5,024.3 $ 5,023.5 $ 5,022.9

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN22

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income 13 Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidation Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net sales $ — $ 5,275.8 $ 77.9 $ (37.1 ) $ 5,316.6 Cost of sales — 3,626.0 43.3 (18.7 ) 3,650.6 Gross profit — 1,649.8 34.6 (18.4 ) 1,666.0 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1.4 1,224.8 33.1 (18.5 ) 1,240.8 Operating income (loss) (1.4 ) 425.0 1.5 0.1 425.2 Interest expense (income), net 55.0 16.6 (1.9 ) — 69.7 Other expense, net — 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.4 Income (loss) before income taxes (56.4 ) 408.3 3.2 — 355.1 Income tax expense (benefit) (36.7 ) 151.0 0.9 — 115.2 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (259.6 ) (1.8 ) — 261.4 — Net income 239.9 259.1 2.3 (261.4 ) 239.9 Other comprehensive loss (2.7 ) (0.8 ) (2.8 ) 3.6 (2.7 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 237.2 $ 258.3 $ (0.5 ) $ (257.8 ) $ 237.2 13 Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidation Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net sales $ — $ 4,931.4 $ 223.3 $ (153.1 ) $ 5,001.6 Cost of sales — 3,427.3 153.2 (99.4 ) 3,481.1 Gross profit — 1,504.1 70.1 (53.7 ) 1,520.5 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2.0 1,160.2 65.2 (49.3 ) 1,178.1 Operating income (loss) (2.0 ) 343.9 4.9 (4.4 ) 342.4 Interest expense (income), net 96.9 17.2 (1.9 ) (0.1 ) 112.1 Other (income) expense, net 4.6 (0.2 ) 0.3 (4.6 ) 0.1 Income (loss) before income taxes (103.5 ) 326.9 6.5 0.3 230.2 Income tax expense (benefit) (53.1 ) 111.0 0.8 (0.1 ) 58.6 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (222.0 ) (2.7 ) — 224.7 — Net income 171.6 218.6 5.7 (224.3 ) 171.6 Other comprehensive loss (2.4 ) (0.7 ) (2.5 ) 3.2 (2.4 ) Comprehensive income $ 169.2 $ 217.9 $ 3.2 $ (221.1 ) $ 169.2
Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 86.9 $ 188.0 $ 125.2 $ — $ 400.1 Merchandise inventories, net — 3,350.6 48.9 (1.7 ) 3,397.8 Current deferred tax assets, net — (10.5 ) 10.5 — — Due from intercompany, net 135.2 580.0 4.8 (720.0 ) — Other current assets 9.2 163.6 1.6 0.3 174.7 Total current assets 231.3 4,271.7 191.0 (721.4 ) 3,972.6 Property, plant and equipment, net — 3,152.7 26.2 — 3,178.9 Assets available for sale — 8.6 — — 8.6 Goodwill — 4,993.1 31.2 — 5,024.3 Favorable lease rights, net — 398.0 — — 398.0 Tradename intangible asset — 3,100.0 — — 3,100.0 Other intangible assets, net — 4.9 — — 4.9 Investment in subsidiaries 8,771.8 103.5 — (8,875.3 ) — Intercompany note receivable 1,801.4 — 188.8 (1,990.2 ) — Due from intercompany, net 1,244.5 — — (1,244.5 ) — Other assets — 42.9 3.1 (3.1 ) 42.9 Total assets $ 12,049.0 $ 16,075.4 $ 440.3 $ (12,834.5 ) $ 15,730.2 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 165.9 $ — $ — $ — $ 165.9 Accounts payable — 1,170.7 12.0 (1.4 ) 1,181.3 Due to intercompany, net 593.6 104.7 21.7 (720.0 ) — Other current liabilities (0.8 ) 484.5 209.0 692.7 Income taxes payable (69.7 ) 68.1 1.6 — — Total current liabilities 689.0 1,828.0 244.3 (721.4 ) 2,039.9 Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion 5,241.4 315.6 — — 5,557.0 Unfavorable lease rights, net — 105.7 — — 105.7 Deferred tax liabilities, net 1.8 1,470.6 — — 1,472.4 Income taxes payable, long-term — 45.1 — — 45.1 Due to intercompany, net — 1,244.5 — (1,244.5 ) — Intercompany note payable — 1,990.2 — (1,990.2 ) — Other liabilities 0.3 388.3 8.1 (3.1 ) 393.6 Total liabilities 5,932.5 7,388.0 252.4 (3,959.2 ) 9,613.7 Shareholders' equity 6,116.5 8,687.4 187.9 (8,875.3 ) 6,116.5 Total liabilities and equity $ 12,049.0 $ 16,075.4 $ 440.3 $ (12,834.5 ) $ 15,730.2 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Continued) January 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 562.4 $ 139.2 $ 164.8 $ — $ 866.4 Short-term investments — — 4.0 — 4.0 Merchandise inventories, net — 2,826.3 41.2 (1.7 ) 2,865.8 Current deferred tax assets, net — (9.3 ) 9.3 — — Due from intercompany, net 58.7 1,041.5 42.8 (1,143.0 ) — Other current assets 0.5 198.7 2.3 0.3 201.8 Total current assets 621.6 4,196.4 264.4 (1,144.4 ) 3,938.0 Property, plant and equipment, net — 3,085.3 30.5 — 3,115.8 Assets available for sale — 9.0 — — 9.0 Goodwill — 4,993.1 30.4 — 5,023.5 Favorable lease rights, net — 468.6 — — 468.6 Tradename intangible asset — 3,100.0 — — 3,100.0 Other intangible assets, net — 5.1 — — 5.1 Investment in subsidiaries 8,640.1 106.6 — (8,746.7 ) — Intercompany note receivable 1,926.4 — 188.8 (2,115.2 ) — Due from intercompany, net 1,243.8 — — (1,243.8 ) — Other assets — 41.3 3.3 (3.0 ) 41.6 Total assets $ 12,431.9 $ 16,005.4 $ 517.4 $ (13,253.1 ) $ 15,701.6 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 152.1 $ — $ — $ — $ 152.1 Accounts payable — 1,105.9 14.7 (1.0 ) 1,119.6 Due to intercompany, net 969.6 121.5 51.9 (1,143.0 ) — Other current liabilities 66.4 470.5 207.3 — 744.2 Income taxes payable (1.9 ) 91.0 0.9 — 90.0 Total current liabilities 1,186.2 1,788.9 274.8 (1,144.0 ) 2,105.9 Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion 5,853.9 315.8 — — 6,169.7 Unfavorable lease rights, net — 124.0 — — 124.0 Deferred tax liabilities, net 2.0 1,456.9 — — 1,458.9 Income taxes payable, long-term — 71.2 — — 71.2 Due to intercompany, net — 1,243.8 — (1,243.8 ) — Intercompany note payable — 2,115.2 — (2,115.2 ) — Other liabilities 0.3 377.5 8.0 (3.4 ) 382.4 Total liabilities 7,042.4 7,493.3 282.8 (4,506.4 ) 10,312.1 Shareholders' equity 5,389.5 8,512.1 234.6 (8,746.7 ) 5,389.5 Total liabilities and equity $ 12,431.9 $ 16,005.4 $ 517.4 $ (13,253.1 ) $ 15,701.6 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Continued) October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 930.4 $ 129.0 $ (325.6 ) $ 733.8 Short-term investments — — 4.0 — 4.0 Merchandise inventories, net — 3,222.3 47.4 4.2 3,273.9 Current deferred tax assets, net — (10.6 ) 10.6 — — Due from intercompany, net 67.9 674.9 116.7 (859.5 ) — Other current assets 117.3 209.3 5.7 (1.6 ) 330.7 Total current assets 185.2 5,026.3 313.4 (1,182.5 ) 4,342.4 Property, plant and equipment, net — 3,143.5 32.8 — 3,176.3 Assets available for sale — 11.6 — — 11.6 Goodwill — 4,993.1 29.8 — 5,022.9 Favorable lease rights, net — 493.8 — — 493.8 Tradename intangible asset — 3,100.0 — — 3,100.0 Other intangible assets, net — 5.2 — — 5.2 Investment in subsidiaries 9,107.7 102.1 — (9,209.8 ) — Intercompany note receivable 1,526.4 — 188.8 (1,715.2 ) — Due from intercompany, net 1,699.1 — — (1,699.1 ) — Other assets — 42.4 4.0 (3.6 ) 42.8 Total assets $ 12,518.4 $ 16,918.0 $ 568.8 $ (13,810.2 ) $ 16,195.0 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 145.8 $ — $ — $ — $ 145.8 Accounts payable 325.7 1,211.7 52.1 (323.1 ) 1,266.4 Due to intercompany, net 343.2 451.7 64.6 (859.5 ) — Other current liabilities 28.8 485.6 207.6 — 722.0 Income taxes payable 3.5 (9.0 ) 5.5 — — Total current liabilities 847.0 2,140.0 329.8 (1,182.6 ) 2,134.2 Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion 6,621.7 316.3 — — 6,938.0 Unfavorable lease rights, net — 130.2 — — 130.2 Deferred tax liabilities, net 1.9 1,493.6 — — 1,495.5 Income taxes payable, long-term — 72.3 — — 72.3 Due to intercompany, net — 1,699.1 — (1,699.1 ) — Intercompany note payable — 1,715.2 — (1,715.2 ) — Other liabilities 0.1 372.3 8.2 (3.5 ) 377.1 Total liabilities 7,470.7 7,939.0 338.0 (4,600.4 ) 11,147.3 Shareholders' equity 5,047.7 8,979.0 230.8 (9,209.8 ) 5,047.7 Total liabilities and equity $ 12,518.4 $ 16,918.0 $ 568.8 $ (13,810.2 ) $ 16,195.0
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows 39 Weeks Ended October 28, 2017 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net cash provided by operating activities $ 138.1 $ 1,108.2 $ 14.1 $ (667.8 ) $ 592.6 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (448.5 ) (0.9 ) — (449.4 ) Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments — — 4.0 — 4.0 Other — (0.1 ) — — (0.1 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — (448.6 ) 3.1 — (445.5 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments for long-term debt (610.8 ) — — — (610.8 ) Dividends paid — (610.8 ) (57.0 ) 667.8 — Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans 24.4 — — — 24.4 Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation (27.2 ) — — — (27.2 ) Net cash used in financing activities (613.6 ) (610.8 ) (57.0 ) 667.8 (613.6 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 0.2 — 0.2 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (475.5 ) 48.8 (39.6 ) — (466.3 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 562.4 139.2 164.8 — 866.4 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 86.9 $ 188.0 $ 125.2 $ — $ 400.1 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (continued) 39 Weeks Ended October 29, 2016 Guarantor Non-Guarantor Consolidating Consolidated (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Company Net cash provided by operating activities $ 290.0 $ 660.5 $ 36.1 $ (331.3 ) $ 655.3 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (450.2 ) (1.3 ) — (451.5 ) Purchase of restricted investments — (36.1 ) — — (36.1 ) Proceeds from sale of restricted investments — 118.1 — — 118.1 Other — 1.2 — — 1.2 Net cash used in investing activities — (367.0 ) (1.3 ) — (368.3 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments for long-term debt (3,258.5 ) — — — (3,258.5 ) Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount 2,962.5 — — — 2,962.5 Repayments of revolving credit facility (140.0 ) — — — (140.0 ) Proceeds from revolving credit facility 140.0 — — — 140.0 Dividends paid — — (23.0 ) 23.0 — Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans 33.3 — — — 33.3 Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation (21.2 ) — — — (21.2 ) Other (6.1 ) — — — (6.1 ) Net cash used in financing activities (290.0 ) — (23.0 ) 23.0 (290.0 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — 0.7 — 0.7 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents — 293.5 12.5 (308.3 ) (2.3 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 636.9 116.5 (17.3 ) 736.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 930.4 $ 129.0 $ (325.6 ) $ 733.8

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)	Jul. 27, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 09, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 23, 2015USD ($)
Term Loan A-1
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 500,000,000
Debt outstanding	$ 2,200,000,000
Senior Notes | 5.25% Acquisition Notes, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 750,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.25%			5.25%
Debt outstanding		$ 750,000,000
Senior Notes | 5.75% Acquisition Notes, due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 2,500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.75%			5.75%
Debt outstanding		$ 2,500,000,000
Line of Credit | Senior Secured Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 1,250,000,000
Debt Covenant, Maximum Ratio for Ability to Pay Dividends | Senior Notes | Acquisition Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated total net leverage ratio			3.50
Debt Covenant, Maximum Ratio for Ability to Pay Dividends | Line of Credit | Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated total net leverage ratio			3.50
Debt Covenant, In Compliance, Less Than Maximum Ratio for Ability to Pay Dividends | Senior Notes | Acquisition Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated total net leverage ratio		3.50
Debt Covenant, In Compliance, Less Than Maximum Ratio for Ability to Pay Dividends | Line of Credit | Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated total net leverage ratio		3.50

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2017	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective tax rate		32.40%	25.50%	33.40%	30.90%
Decrease in reserve for uncertain tax positions		$ (5.6)		$ (5.6)
Decrease in deferred tax liability			$ 21.4	$ 9.9
NORTH CAROLINA | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Corporate statutory rate	3.00%		4.00%
Decrease in tax expense due to change in tax rate					$ 21.4

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details)

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) Manager in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 24, 2017Employee	Jul. 29, 2017Employee	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016Manager	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, number of plaintiffs | Employee	43	2
Family Dollar | Discriminatory Practices Case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Certified participants | Manager				30
Minimum | Suit against Sycamore Partners and Dollar Express
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought, per violation			$ 500,000,000
Gain contingency amount			$ 52,000,000
Minimum | Dollar Tree | Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought, per violation					$ 100
Maximum | Dollar Tree | Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought, per violation					$ 1,000

RECEIVABLE IMPAIRMENT (Details)

RECEIVABLE IMPAIRMENT (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 29, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)store	Oct. 29, 2016USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract]
Number of stores divested | store					330
Receivable impairment | $	$ 0	$ 50.9	$ 0	$ 2.6	$ 53.5	$ 0

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Va

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 0		$ 4	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4	$ 4
Receivable impairment	0	$ 50.9	0	2.6	53.5	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		4	0	0	4	4
Secured Senior Notes and Acquisition Notes [Domain] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	3,713.4		3,754.4	3,713.4	3,713.4	3,754.4	3,740.3
Long term debt - term loans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 2,230.7		$ 3,617.6	$ 2,230.7	2,230.7	$ 3,617.6	$ 2,828.2
Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Receivable impairment					$ 53.5

NET INCOME PER SHARE Schedule o

NET INCOME PER SHARE Schedule of Earnings per share, basic and diluted (table details) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income	$ 239.9	$ 171.6	$ 674.2	$ 574.4
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (shares)	236.9	235.8	236.7	235.6
Basic net income per share (usd per share)	$ 1.01	$ 0.73	$ 2.85	$ 2.44
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	0.9	1.1	0.8	1.1
Weighted average number of shares and dilutive potential shares outstanding (shares)	237.8	236.9	237.5	236.7
Diluted net income per share (usd per share)	$ 1.01	$ 0.72	$ 2.84	$ 2.43
Options
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	0.5		0.4

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Detai

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 11.7	$ 11.4	$ 51.8	$ 48.7
Compensation Expense	0.3		$ 1
Family Dollar Options | Family Dollar
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Conversion of stock (shares)			1.5
Compensation Expense	0.4	1.1	$ 1.1	2.1
Service Based Awards | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock granted under service and performance awards (in shares)			0.5
Compensation Expense	3.2		$ 12.6
Fair value	42.5		$ 42.5
Vesting period			3 years
Performance Shares | Omnibus Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Certain officers | Ratable Annual Vesting
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock granted under service and performance awards (in shares)			0.2
Compensation Expense	0.5		$ 11.9
Fair value	18.4		$ 18.4
Vesting period			3 years
Performance And Service Based Awards | Omnibus Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Certain officers | Vesting at End of Performance Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation Expense	0.5		$ 2.4
Fair value	4.6		$ 4.6
Vesting period			3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation Expense	$ 5.7	$ 11	$ 20.3	$ 47.4
Vested (shares)	0.1	0.1	0.9	0.6
Shares Issued in Period	0.1		0.5	0.4

SEGMENTS (Details)

SEGMENTS (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 29, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 29, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,316,600,000	$ 5,001,600,000	$ 15,884,900,000	$ 15,083,700,000
Gross profit	1,666,000,000	1,520,500,000	4,920,900,000	4,587,400,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	149,400,000	157,800,000	454,800,000	482,300,000
Operating income (loss)	425,200,000	342,400,000	1,233,500,000	1,118,300,000
Assets	15,730,200,000	16,195,000,000	15,730,200,000	16,195,000,000	$ 15,701,600,000
Goodwill	5,024,300,000	5,022,900,000	$ 5,024,300,000	5,022,900,000	5,023,500,000
Number of retail discount stores			14,700
Number of states stores operating in			48
Number Of Canadian provinces			5
Number of reportable segments			2
Dollar Tree
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,685,000,000	2,466,900,000	$ 7,843,600,000	7,238,900,000
Gross profit	942,600,000	857,300,000	2,735,000,000	2,496,200,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	62,500,000	61,300,000	186,800,000	178,100,000
Operating income (loss)	317,300,000	286,000,000	921,900,000	829,200,000
Assets	3,665,800,000	3,932,200,000	3,665,800,000	3,932,200,000	3,705,500,000
Goodwill	346,200,000	340,100,000	346,200,000	340,100,000	345,400,000
Price Point			$ 1
Number of distribution centers			11
Goodwill, transfers in (out)				55,300,000
Family Dollar
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,631,600,000	2,534,700,000	$ 8,041,300,000	7,844,800,000
Gross profit	723,400,000	663,200,000	2,185,900,000	2,091,200,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	86,900,000	96,500,000	268,000,000	304,200,000
Operating income (loss)	107,900,000	56,400,000	311,600,000	289,100,000
Assets	12,064,400,000	12,262,800,000	12,064,400,000	12,262,800,000	11,996,100,000
Goodwill	$ 4,678,100,000	$ 4,682,800,000	$ 4,678,100,000	4,682,800,000	$ 4,678,100,000
Number of distribution centers			11
Goodwill, transfers in (out)				$ (55,300,000)
CANADA | Dollar Tree
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of distribution centers			2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN31

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Additional Information) (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 23, 2015
5.25% Acquisition Notes, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 750
Stated percentage	5.25%	5.25%
5.75% Acquisition Notes, due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 2,500
Stated percentage	5.75%	5.75%

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN32

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income)(Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Net sales	$ 5,316.6	$ 5,001.6	$ 15,884.9	$ 15,083.7
Cost of sales	3,650.6	3,481.1	10,964	10,496.3
Gross profit	1,666	1,520.5	4,920.9	4,587.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	1,240.8	1,178.1	3,687.4	3,469.1
Operating income (loss)	425.2	342.4	1,233.5	1,118.3
Interest expense (income), net	69.7	112.1	220.2	286.7
Other (income) expense, net	0.4	0.1	0.8	(0.1)
Income (loss) before income taxes	355.1	230.2	1,012.5	831.7
Income tax expense	115.2	58.6	338.3	257.3
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	239.9	171.6	674.2	574.4
Other comprehensive loss	(2.7)	(2.4)	2.3	4.2
Total comprehensive income	237.2	169.2	676.5	578.6
Consolidation Adjustments
Net sales	(37.1)	(153.1)	(95.6)	(471.3)
Cost of sales	(18.7)	(99.4)	(41)	(413.6)
Gross profit	(18.4)	(53.7)	(54.6)	(57.7)
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	(18.5)	(49.3)	(54.6)	(56.1)
Operating income (loss)	0.1	(4.4)	0	(1.6)
Interest expense (income), net	0	(0.1)	0	(0.1)
Other (income) expense, net	0.1	(4.6)	0	(1.6)
Income (loss) before income taxes	0	0.3	0	0.1
Income tax expense	0	(0.1)	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	261.4	224.7	775	718.6
Net income (loss)	(261.4)	(224.3)	(775)	(718.5)
Other comprehensive loss	3.6	3.2	(3)	(5.5)
Total comprehensive income	(257.8)	(221.1)	(778)	(724)
Parent
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	1.4	2	4.8	5.9
Operating income (loss)	(1.4)	(2)	(4.8)	(5.9)
Interest expense (income), net	55	96.9	171.4	242.5
Other (income) expense, net	0	4.6	(0.1)	1.5
Income (loss) before income taxes	(56.4)	(103.5)	(176.1)	(249.9)
Income tax expense	(36.7)	(53.1)	(85.6)	(117.2)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(259.6)	(222)	(764.7)	(707.1)
Net income (loss)	239.9	171.6	674.2	574.4
Other comprehensive loss	(2.7)	(2.4)	2.3	4.2
Total comprehensive income	237.2	169.2	676.5	578.6
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Net sales	5,275.8	4,931.4	15,760.3	14,916.6
Cost of sales	3,626	3,427.3	10,881.4	10,385.9
Gross profit	1,649.8	1,504.1	4,878.9	4,530.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	1,224.8	1,160.2	3,649.9	3,423.3
Operating income (loss)	425	343.9	1,229	1,107.4
Interest expense (income), net	16.6	17.2	54.6	50
Other (income) expense, net	0.1	(0.2)	0.2	(0.5)
Income (loss) before income taxes	408.3	326.9	1,174.2	1,057.9
Income tax expense	151	111	417.7	369.9
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(1.8)	(2.7)	(10.3)	(11.5)
Net income (loss)	259.1	218.6	766.8	699.5
Other comprehensive loss	(0.8)	(0.7)	0.7	1.3
Total comprehensive income	258.3	217.9	767.5	700.8
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Net sales	77.9	223.3	220.2	638.4
Cost of sales	43.3	153.2	123.6	524
Gross profit	34.6	70.1	96.6	114.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding Receivable impairment	33.1	65.2	87.3	96
Operating income (loss)	1.5	4.9	9.3	18.4
Interest expense (income), net	(1.9)	(1.9)	(5.8)	(5.7)
Other (income) expense, net	0.2	0.3	0.7	0.5
Income (loss) before income taxes	3.2	6.5	14.4	23.6
Income tax expense	0.9	0.8	6.2	4.6
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	2.3	5.7	8.2	19
Other comprehensive loss	(2.8)	(2.5)	2.3	4.2
Total comprehensive income	$ (0.5)	$ 3.2	$ 10.5	$ 23.2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN33

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 28, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 400.1	$ 866.4	$ 733.8	$ 736.1
Short-term investments	0	4	4
Merchandise inventories, net	3,397.8	2,865.8	3,273.9
Current deferred tax assets, net	0	0	0
Due from intercompany, net	0	0	0
Other current assets	174.7	201.8	330.7
Total current assets	3,972.6	3,938	4,342.4
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,060.1, $2,694.5 and $2,567.3, respectively	3,178.9	3,115.8	3,176.3
Assets available for sale	8.6	9	11.6
Goodwill	5,024.3	5,023.5	5,022.9
Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $224.7, $159.3 and $135.4, respectively	398	468.6	493.8
Tradename intangible asset	3,100	3,100	3,100
Other intangible assets, net	4.9	5.1	5.2
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0	0
Due from intercompany, net	0	0	0
Other assets	42.9	41.6	42.8
Total assets	15,730.2	15,701.6	16,195
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	165.9	152.1	145.8
Accounts payable	1,181.3	1,119.6	1,266.4
Due to intercompany, net	0	0	0
Other current liabilities	692.7	744.2	722
Income taxes payable	0	90	0
Total current liabilities	2,039.9	2,105.9	2,134.2
Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion	5,557	6,169.7	6,938
Unfavorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $57.0, $39.6 and $33.4, respectively	105.7	124	130.2
Deferred tax liabilities, net	1,472.4	1,458.9	1,495.5
Income taxes payable, long-term	45.1	71.2	72.3
Due to intercompany, net	0	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	0	0	0
Other liabilities	393.6	382.4	377.1
Total liabilities	9,613.7	10,312.1	11,147.3
Shareholders' equity	6,116.5	5,389.5	5,047.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	15,730.2	15,701.6	16,195
Consolidation Adjustments
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	(325.6)	(17.3)
Short-term investments		0	0
Merchandise inventories, net	(1.7)	(1.7)	4.2
Current deferred tax assets, net	0	0	0
Due from intercompany, net	(720)	(1,143)	(859.5)
Other current assets	0.3	0.3	(1.6)
Total current assets	(721.4)	(1,144.4)	(1,182.5)
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,060.1, $2,694.5 and $2,567.3, respectively	0	0	0
Assets available for sale	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $224.7, $159.3 and $135.4, respectively	0	0	0
Tradename intangible asset	0	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(8,875.3)	(8,746.7)	(9,209.8)
Intercompany notes receivable	(1,990.2)	(2,115.2)	(1,715.2)
Due from intercompany, net	(1,244.5)	(1,243.8)	(1,699.1)
Other assets	(3.1)	(3)	(3.6)
Total assets	(12,834.5)	(13,253.1)	(13,810.2)
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	0
Accounts payable	(1.4)	(1)	(323.1)
Due to intercompany, net	(720)	(1,143)	(859.5)
Other current liabilities		0	0
Income taxes payable	0	0	0
Total current liabilities	(721.4)	(1,144)	(1,182.6)
Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion	0	0	0
Unfavorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $57.0, $39.6 and $33.4, respectively	0	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities, net	0	0	0
Income taxes payable, long-term	0	0	0
Due to intercompany, net	(1,244.5)	(1,243.8)	(1,699.1)
Intercompany notes payable	(1,990.2)	(2,115.2)	(1,715.2)
Other liabilities	(3.1)	(3.4)	(3.5)
Total liabilities	(3,959.2)	(4,506.4)	(4,600.4)
Shareholders' equity	(8,875.3)	(8,746.7)	(9,209.8)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	(12,834.5)	(13,253.1)	(13,810.2)
Parent
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	86.9	562.4	0	0
Short-term investments		0	0
Merchandise inventories, net	0	0	0
Current deferred tax assets, net	0	0	0
Due from intercompany, net	135.2	58.7	67.9
Other current assets	9.2	0.5	117.3
Total current assets	231.3	621.6	185.2
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,060.1, $2,694.5 and $2,567.3, respectively	0	0	0
Assets available for sale	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $224.7, $159.3 and $135.4, respectively	0	0	0
Tradename intangible asset	0	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	8,771.8	8,640.1	9,107.7
Intercompany notes receivable	1,801.4	1,926.4	1,526.4
Due from intercompany, net	1,244.5	1,243.8	1,699.1
Other assets	0	0	0
Total assets	12,049	12,431.9	12,518.4
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	165.9	152.1	145.8
Accounts payable	0	0	325.7
Due to intercompany, net	593.6	969.6	343.2
Other current liabilities	(0.8)	66.4	28.8
Income taxes payable	(69.7)	(1.9)	3.5
Total current liabilities	689	1,186.2	847
Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion	5,241.4	5,853.9	6,621.7
Unfavorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $57.0, $39.6 and $33.4, respectively	0	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities, net	1.8	2	1.9
Income taxes payable, long-term	0	0	0
Due to intercompany, net	0	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	0	0	0
Other liabilities	0.3	0.3	0.1
Total liabilities	5,932.5	7,042.4	7,470.7
Shareholders' equity	6,116.5	5,389.5	5,047.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	12,049	12,431.9	12,518.4
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	188	139.2	930.4	636.9
Short-term investments		0	0
Merchandise inventories, net	3,350.6	2,826.3	3,222.3
Current deferred tax assets, net	(10.5)	(9.3)	(10.6)
Due from intercompany, net	580	1,041.5	674.9
Other current assets	163.6	198.7	209.3
Total current assets	4,271.7	4,196.4	5,026.3
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,060.1, $2,694.5 and $2,567.3, respectively	3,152.7	3,085.3	3,143.5
Assets available for sale	8.6	9	11.6
Goodwill	4,993.1	4,993.1	4,993.1
Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $224.7, $159.3 and $135.4, respectively	398	468.6	493.8
Tradename intangible asset	3,100	3,100	3,100
Other intangible assets, net	4.9	5.1	5.2
Investment in subsidiaries	103.5	106.6	102.1
Intercompany notes receivable	0	0	0
Due from intercompany, net	0	0	0
Other assets	42.9	41.3	42.4
Total assets	16,075.4	16,005.4	16,918
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	0
Accounts payable	1,170.7	1,105.9	1,211.7
Due to intercompany, net	104.7	121.5	451.7
Other current liabilities	484.5	470.5	485.6
Income taxes payable	68.1	91	(9)
Total current liabilities	1,828	1,788.9	2,140
Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion	315.6	315.8	316.3
Unfavorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $57.0, $39.6 and $33.4, respectively	105.7	124	130.2
Deferred tax liabilities, net	1,470.6	1,456.9	1,493.6
Income taxes payable, long-term	45.1	71.2	72.3
Due to intercompany, net	1,244.5	1,243.8	1,699.1
Intercompany notes payable	1,990.2	2,115.2	1,715.2
Other liabilities	388.3	377.5	372.3
Total liabilities	7,388	7,493.3	7,939
Shareholders' equity	8,687.4	8,512.1	8,979
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	16,075.4	16,005.4	16,918
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	125.2	164.8	129	$ 116.5
Short-term investments		4	4
Merchandise inventories, net	48.9	41.2	47.4
Current deferred tax assets, net	10.5	9.3	10.6
Due from intercompany, net	4.8	42.8	116.7
Other current assets	1.6	2.3	5.7
Total current assets	191	264.4	313.4
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,060.1, $2,694.5 and $2,567.3, respectively	26.2	30.5	32.8
Assets available for sale	0	0	0
Goodwill	31.2	30.4	29.8
Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $224.7, $159.3 and $135.4, respectively	0	0	0
Tradename intangible asset	0	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	0
Intercompany notes receivable	188.8	188.8	188.8
Due from intercompany, net	0	0	0
Other assets	3.1	3.3	4
Total assets	440.3	517.4	568.8
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	0
Accounts payable	12	14.7	52.1
Due to intercompany, net	21.7	51.9	64.6
Other current liabilities	209	207.3	207.6
Income taxes payable	1.6	0.9	5.5
Total current liabilities	244.3	274.8	329.8
Long-term debt, net, excluding current portion	0	0	0
Unfavorable lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $57.0, $39.6 and $33.4, respectively	0	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities, net	0	0	0
Income taxes payable, long-term	0	0	0
Due to intercompany, net	0	0	0
Intercompany notes payable	0	0	0
Other liabilities	8.1	8	8.2
Total liabilities	252.4	282.8	338
Shareholders' equity	187.9	234.6	230.8
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 440.3	$ 517.4	$ 568.8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN34

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2017	Oct. 29, 2016
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 592.6	$ 655.3
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(449.4)	(451.5)
Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments	4	118.1
Purchase of restricted investments	0	(36.1)
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments		118.1
Other	(0.1)	1.2
Net cash used in investing activities	(445.5)	(368.3)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments for long-term debt	(610.8)	(3,258.5)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount	0	2,962.5
Repayments of revolving credit facility	0	(140)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	0	140
Dividends paid	0	0
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	24.4	33.3
Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation	(27.2)	(21.2)
Other		(6.1)
Net cash used in financing activities	(613.6)	(290)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0.2	0.7
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(466.3)	(2.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	866.4	736.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	400.1	733.8
Consolidation Adjustments
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(667.8)	(331.3)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments	0
Purchase of restricted investments		0
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments		0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments for long-term debt	0	0
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount		0
Repayments of revolving credit facility		0
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		0
Dividends paid	667.8	23
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	0	0
Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation	0	0
Other		0
Net cash used in financing activities	667.8	23
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	(308.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	(17.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	(325.6)
Parent
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	138.1	290
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments	0
Purchase of restricted investments		0
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments		0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments for long-term debt	(610.8)	(3,258.5)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount		2,962.5
Repayments of revolving credit facility		(140)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		140
Dividends paid	0	0
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	24.4	33.3
Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation	(27.2)	(21.2)
Other		(6.1)
Net cash used in financing activities	(613.6)	(290)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(475.5)	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	562.4	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	86.9	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,108.2	660.5
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(448.5)	(450.2)
Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments	0
Purchase of restricted investments		(36.1)
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments		118.1
Other	(0.1)	1.2
Net cash used in investing activities	(448.6)	(367)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments for long-term debt	0	0
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount		0
Repayments of revolving credit facility		0
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		0
Dividends paid	(610.8)	0
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	0	0
Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation	0	0
Other		0
Net cash used in financing activities	(610.8)	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	48.8	293.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	139.2	636.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	188	930.4
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	14.1	36.1
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(0.9)	(1.3)
Proceeds from sale of restricted and unrestricted investments	4
Purchase of restricted investments		0
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments		0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	3.1	(1.3)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments for long-term debt	0	0
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount		0
Repayments of revolving credit facility		0
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		0
Dividends paid	(57)	(23)
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans	0	0
Cash paid for taxes on exercises/vesting of stock-based compensation	0	0
Other		0
Net cash used in financing activities	(57)	(23)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0.2	0.7
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(39.6)	12.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	164.8	116.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 125.2	$ 129

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 21, 2017	Feb. 02, 2013
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Other nonoperating gains	$ 7.4
Notes Payable, Other Payables
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Amount loaned by state		$ 7