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Advertising Costs (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012
Advertising Costs |  |  |
Gross advertising costs | $ 1,744 | $ 1,653 | $ 1,589
Vendor income | 76 | 231 | 229
Net advertising costs | $ 1,668 | $ 1,422 | $ 1,360

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