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Leases Leases Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	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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Lease Loss Reserve.

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Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.

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The amount of revenue recognized for the period under subleasing arrangements.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-SubTopic 20

-Section 55

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Provision based on estimated losses to be realized from lease transactions.

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