Additional Financial Statement Information Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 7,910	$ 7,783
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(5,291)	(5,260)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	2,619	2,523
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	3,131	3,168
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	2,464	2,463
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	1,101	1,096
Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	1,078	960
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 136	$ 96

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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