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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Changes In Workers' Compensation And General Liability Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 03, 2018 | Jan. 28, 2017 | Jan. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 503 | $ 508 | $ 505
Expense for workers compensation and general liability reserves | 144 | 145 | 159
Payments of workers compensation and general liability reserves | (150) | (150) | (156)
Balance, end of year | $ 497 | $ 503 | $ 508

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