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Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($) Reportable_Segments	May. 02, 2015 USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments | Reportable_Segments	3
Net Sales	$ 2,614	$ 2,512
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 323	372
Number of Stores	29
Victoria's Secret [Member]
Net Sales	$ 1,741	1,684
Operating Income (Loss)	235	289
Bath & Body Works [Member]
Net Sales	660	613
Operating Income (Loss)	112	97
Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works International [Member]
Net Sales	95	92
Operating Income (Loss)	13	21
Other [Member]
Net Sales	118	123
Operating Income (Loss)	(37)	(35)
International [Member]
International sales	$ 295	$ 293

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