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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Other Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2020 | Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers recorded in operating expenses | $ 293 | $ 316 | $ 297
Research and Development Expense | 41 | 50 | 51
Advertising expense | $ 687 | $ 650 | $ 673
Latest Lease Expiration Date | 2042 |  |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated property and equipment useful lives | 15 years |  |
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated property and equipment useful lives | 10 years |  |
Software [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated property and equipment useful lives | 7 years |  |
Software [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated property and equipment useful lives | 3 years |  |
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated property and equipment useful lives | 39 years |  |

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