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INCOME TAXES - EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 07, 2020	Nov. 09, 2019	Nov. 07, 2020	Nov. 09, 2019
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	24.20%	35.60%	23.40%	25.00%
Effective income tax rate due to portion of the impairment of Lucky's Market		12.00%		2.00%
Deferred social security tax payment period			two years
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred payment of social security taxes	$ 505		$ 505

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