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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 01, 2020 USD ($) | Feb. 03, 2019 USD ($) | Feb. 02, 2019 USD ($)
Number of states in which entity operates | 43 |  |
Vendor allowance terms (in years) | 1 |  |
Maximum number of merchandise vendors providing advertising allowances | 780 |  |
Number of years analyzed for gift card redemption patterns | 3 |  |
Receivables | $ 409 |  | $ 400
Increase of Net Lease Assets |  | $ 2,519 |
Increase in Net Lease Liability |  | 2,728 |
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle, Tax Impact, in Period of Adoption |  | 54 |
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle, Before Tax Impact, in Period of Adoption |  | $ 209 |
Buildings and Building Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Estimated useful life in years, minimum | 15 years |  |
Buildings and Building Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Estimated useful life in years, minimum | 50 years |  |
Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Estimated useful life in years, minimum | 3 years |  |
Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Estimated useful life in years, minimum | 15 years |  |
Software and Software Development [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Estimated useful life in years, minimum | 4 years |  |
Software and Software Development [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Estimated useful life in years, minimum | 5 years |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |  |
Credit card sales transactions settled early | $ 118 |  | $ 114

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