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Leases Leases Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012 | Jan. 29, 2011
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 1,223 | $ 1,187 | $ 1,129
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Sublease Revenue | 31 |  |
Lease Loss Reserve | 6 | 9 |
Provision for Lease Losses | 3 | 4 | 3
Lease Loss Reserve Paid Expiration Date | 2021 |  |
Net Cash Outlay Operating Lease Future Rent | 13 |  |
Retail Site [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Latest Lease Expiration Date | 2030 |  |
Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 2 | $ 4 | $ 3
Latest Lease Expiration Date | 2018 |  |

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