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COMPANY-SPONSORED BENEFIT PLANS - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 09, 2019 | Feb. 01, 2020 | Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018
COMPANY- SPONSORED BENEFIT PLANS |  |  |  |
Contribution to 401(k) retirement savings accounts |  | $ 264 | $ 263 | $ 219
Severance expenses, before tax | $ 80 | 80 |  |
Severance expenses, net of tax | $ 61 | 61 |  |
Severance and related benefits included in other current liabilities |  | $ 42 |  |

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