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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Gift Cards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Feb. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Gift Card Redeemability, Determination Period | 24 months |  |
Gift card breakage income | $ 65 | $ 19 | $ 53

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