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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Leases (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Term of Lease Agreements, Low End of Range | 10 years |
Term of Lease Agreements, High End of Range | 20 years |
Deferred Rent Credit, Current | $ 36,000,000 | $ 31,000,000
Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent | 139,000,000 | 195,000,000
Financing Lease Obligations | $ 178,000,000 | $ 69,000,000

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