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Restructuring (Restructuring Accrual Activity) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 30, 2021 USD ($)
U.S. Operating Model [Member] |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Balances | $ 0
Mexico Exit And Corporate Reorganization [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Charges | 143,000,000
Cash payments | (19,000,000)
Balances | 124,000,000
Domestic [Member] | Mexico Exit And Corporate Reorganization [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Charges | 123,000,000
Cash payments | (19,000,000)
Balances | 104,000,000
International [Member] | Mexico Exit And Corporate Reorganization [Member] | Termination Benefits [Member] |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Charges | 20,000,000
Balances | $ 20,000,000

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