Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Net of Tax

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This item represents disclosure of the amount of the gain (loss) resulting from dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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This item represents disclosure of the amount of the gain (loss), net of tax, resulting from dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Proceeds from Equity Method Investments, Return of Capital and Other

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of an equity method investment.

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This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 323
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66022249&loc=d3e33749-111570

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.12)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return of investment, classified as investing activities. Excludes distribution for return on investment, classified as operating activities.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 21D
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=SL94080555-108585

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The cash inflow associated with the sale of equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 12
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3179-108585

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Equity Investments and Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	May 02, 2015	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Return of Capital			$ 29	$ 119	$ 9
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments			0	0	85
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal			0	0	78
Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions			20	112	$ 0
Third Party Sourcing Business [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments		$ 85
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal		78
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Net of Tax		$ 69
Easton Investment [Member]
Return of Capital			29
Equity method investment carrying value			81	$ 79
Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions			$ 20
Easton Town Center Investment [Member]
Proceeds from Equity Method Investments, Return of Capital and Other	$ 124
Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions	108
Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investment Dividends or Distributions, Net of Tax	$ 70