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COMPANY-SPONSORED BENEFIT PLANS - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2022 | Jan. 30, 2021 | Feb. 01, 2020
COMPANY- SPONSORED BENEFIT PLANS |  |  |
Contribution to 401(k) retirement savings accounts | $ 289 | $ 294 | $ 264
Severance expenses, before tax |  |  | 80
Severance expenses, net of tax |  |  | 61
Severance and related benefits included in other current liabilities |  |  | $ 42

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