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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	May 01, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Jan. 29, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 22,207	$ 23,154	$ 26,472	$ 22,762	$ 20,980	$ 21,819	$ 24,829	$ 20,891	$ 94,595	$ 88,519	$ 83,176
% of Net Sales									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Indoor Garden [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 9,204	$ 8,227	$ 7,486
% of Net Sales									9.70%	9.30%	9.00%
Paint [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 7,666	$ 7,497	$ 7,342
% of Net Sales									8.10%	8.50%	8.80%
Kitchen and Bath [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 7,184	$ 6,909	$ 6,639
% of Net Sales									7.60%	7.80%	8.00%
Appliances [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 7,362	$ 6,539	$ 5,718
% of Net Sales									7.80%	7.40%	6.90%
Plumbing [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,985	$ 6,364	$ 5,755
% of Net Sales									7.40%	7.20%	6.90%
Lumber [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,828	$ 6,284	$ 6,054
% of Net Sales									7.20%	7.10%	7.30%
Outdoor Garden [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,789	$ 6,505	$ 6,319
% of Net Sales									7.20%	7.30%	7.60%
Building Materials [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,774	$ 6,416	$ 6,068
% of Net Sales									7.20%	7.20%	7.30%
Tools [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,668	$ 6,060	$ 5,388
% of Net Sales									7.00%	6.80%	6.50%
Flooring [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,477	$ 6,215	$ 6,011
% of Net Sales									6.80%	7.00%	7.20%
Electrical [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 6,090	$ 5,837	$ 5,656
% of Net Sales									6.40%	6.60%	6.80%
Hardware [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 5,629	$ 5,296	$ 4,975
% of Net Sales									6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
Millwork [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 5,139	$ 4,937	$ 4,707
% of Net Sales									5.40%	5.60%	5.70%
Decor [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 2,906	$ 2,730	$ 2,554
% of Net Sales									3.10%	3.10%	3.10%
Lighting [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 2,894	$ 2,703	$ 2,504
% of Net Sales									3.10%	3.10%	3.00%
OUTSIDE UNITED STATES [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									$ 8,000	$ 8,000	$ 8,500
Long-Lived Assets	2,400				2,300				2,400	2,300
UNITED STATES [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									86,600	80,500	$ 74,700
Long-Lived Assets	$ 19,500				$ 19,900				$ 19,500	$ 19,900

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