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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 | Feb. 02, 2019 USD ($) | Feb. 03, 2018 USD ($) stores | Jan. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Restructuring, Impairments, Store Closing and Other Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Number of stores closed | 68 |  | 10 | 16 |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | $ 80 | $ 142 | $ 168
Planned store closings | stores |  | 100 |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges |  |  | $ 64 | $ 53 | $ 265

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