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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 28, 2023 USD ($) segment merchandiseVendor state | Jan. 29, 2022 USD ($)
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of states in which entity operates | state | 43 |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 1 |
Receivables | $ 300 | $ 297
Number of merchandise vendors | merchandiseVendor | 282 |
Buildings and Building Equipment | Minimum |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful life in years | 15 years |
Buildings and Building Equipment | Maximum |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful life in years | 50 years |
Fixtures and equipment | Minimum |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful life in years | 3 years |
Fixtures and equipment | Maximum |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful life in years | 15 years |
Software and Software Development | Minimum |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful life in years | 4 years |
Software and Software Development | Maximum |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful life in years | 5 years |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Credit card sales transactions settled early | $ 112 | $ 102

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