Stock Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013 Y Director	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares approved for issuance under Stock Incentive Plan	321,800,000
Shares available for future grants	24,400,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation	$ 102,600,000
Unrecognized compensation cost weighted-average recognition period, years	2 years
Options granted at market price in percentage	100.00%
Vesting period of grant, years	3 years
Term in which vesting period starts after grant, years	1
Maximum term of grant, years	8 years 8 months 12 days
Intrinsic value of options exercised	223,800,000	210,900,000	143,300,000
Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options adjusted for anticipated forfeitures	12,600,000
Performance-based stock, granted	730,500	298,500	1,242,000
Shares granted weighted average grant date fair value	$ 41.74	$ 24.81	$ 23.08
Fair value of performance-based restricted stock that vested	9,700,000	10,000,000	7,000,000
Performance based restricted stock awarded	281,076
Annual deferred share awards, common stock value	$ 62,500
Number of annual deferred share awards awarded to outside directors	2
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period	3
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period	1
Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of awards that vest immediately and is payable, with accumulated dividends	1
Deferred shares outstanding	249,325
Stock Option Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum term of grant, years	10 years

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Number Of Awards That Vest Immediately And Is Payable Under The Stock Incentive Plan

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The total fair value of shares issued during the period under a deferred compensation arrangement.

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The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date.

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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan.

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Weighted average remaining contractual term for fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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