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Restructuring, Impairment, Store Closing and Other Costs (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2017 stores | Aug. 31, 2016 stores | Jan. 30, 2016 stores | Feb. 03, 2018 USD ($) stores | Jan. 28, 2017 USD ($) | Jan. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Other Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of stores closed | 68 |  | 40 | 16 |  |
Planned store closings |  | 100 |  |  |  |
Severance Costs | $ |  |  |  | $ 120 | $ 168 | $ 123

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