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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Aug. 03, 2013 | May 04, 2013 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Oct. 27, 2012 | Jul. 28, 2012 | Apr. 28, 2012 | Jan. 28, 2012 | Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012 | Oct. 27, 2012 LaSenza [Member] | Jul. 28, 2012 LaSenza [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 LaSenza [Member] | Jan. 28, 2012 LaSenza [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member] | Jan. 28, 2012 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member] | Jan. 28, 2012 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 Other Operating Segment | Feb. 02, 2013 Other Operating Segment | Jan. 28, 2012 Other Operating Segment | Oct. 31, 2011 Third Party Sourcing Business [Member] | Jan. 28, 2012 Third Party Sourcing Business [Member] | Jul. 29, 2011 Express [Member]
Net Sales | $ 3,818 | $ 2,171 | $ 2,516 | $ 2,268 | $ 3,856 | [1] | $ 2,050 |  | $ 2,399 |  | $ 2,154 |  | $ 10,773 | $ 10,459 |  | $ 10,364 |  |  |  |  |  | $ 6,681 | $ 6,574 | $ 6,121 | $ 2,932 | $ 2,902 | $ 2,674 | $ 1,160 | $ 983 |  | $ 1,569 |  |  |  |
Depreciation and Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 368 | 354 |  | 356 |  |  |  |  |  | 168 | 148 | 142 | 60 | 53 | 52 | 140 | 153 |  | 162 |  |  |  |
Operating Income (Loss) | 863 | 211 | 358 | 311 | 788 | [1],[2] | 187 | [3] | 305 | [4] | 293 |  | 1,743 | 1,573 | [5] | 1,238 | [5] |  |  |  |  | 1,132 | 1,188 | 1,081 | 618 | 604 | 513 | (7) | (219) | [5] | (356) | [5] |  |  |
Total Assets | 7,198 |  |  |  | 6,019 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6,108 | 7,198 | 6,019 |  | 6,108 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,681 | 2,428 | 2,346 | 1,297 | 1,286 | 1,273 | 3,220 | 2,305 |  | 2,489 |  |  |  |
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 691 | 588 |  | 426 |  |  |  |  |  | 388 | 268 | 161 | 73 | 71 | 60 | 230 | 249 |  | 205 |  |  |  |
Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets |  |  |  |  | 93 |  |  |  |  |  |  | (232) | 0 | 93 |  | 232 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-lived Store Asset Impairment Charges |  |  |  |  | 27 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 27 |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 | 4 | 14 | 24 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on Divestiture of Third-Party Apparel Sourcing Business |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 0 |  | 111 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 111 |
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 51.00% |  |
Noncash Contribution Expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 163
[1] | The Company utilizes the retail calendar for reporting. As such, the results for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 represent the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014 and 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, respectively. The 2013 fourth quarter consists of a thirteen week period versus a fourteen week period in 2012.
[2] | Includes the effect of the following items:(i)A pre-tax charge of $93 million related to the impairment of La Senza goodwill and other intangible assets; and(ii)A pre-tax charge of $27 million related to the impairment of Henri Bendel long-lived store assets.
[3] | Includes the effect of the following items:i.A pre-tax gain of $13 million related to $13 million in cash distributions from certain of our investments in Easton; andii.A pre-tax expense of $10 million associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.
[4] | Includes $4 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.
[5] | Operating Loss for the Other segment includes the effect of the following items:(i)In 2012, a $93 million impairment charge related to goodwill and other intangible assets for our La Senza business; a $27 million impairment charge related to long-lived store assets for our Henri Bendel business; and $14 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.(ii)In 2011, a $232 million impairment charge related to goodwill and other intangible assets for our La Senza business; a $111 million gain related to the divestiture of 51% of our third-party apparel sourcing business; $163 million of expense related to the charitable contribution of our remaining shares of Express to The Limited Brands Foundation; and $24 million of restructuring expenses at La Senza.

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