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The amount of net gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges reclassified during the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the hedged transaction affecting earnings.

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The net gain (loss) during the reporting period due to ineffectiveness in foreign currency cash flow hedges. Recognized in earnings.

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Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments (Foreign Exchange Contracts - Cash Flow Hedging Disclosure) (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017 USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018 CAD ($)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax	$ (21)	$ (8)
Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	(1)	(1)
Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	8	8
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 217	$ 360
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives	18 months
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 0
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	8
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount			$ 170
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 0