Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Statements Of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 5,793,128	$ 5,525,847	$ 16,481,697	$ 15,610,467
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	4,166,587	4,006,404	11,969,880	11,374,288
Selling, general and administrative expenses	954,238	912,808	2,832,405	2,587,972
Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs				(11,550)
Interest expense, net	8,551	9,518	26,577	29,992
Income before provision for income taxes	663,752	597,117	1,652,835	1,629,765
Provision for income taxes	257,265	224,808	632,059	621,038
Net income	$ 406,487	$ 372,309	$ 1,020,776	$ 1,008,727
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$ 1.08	$ 0.94	$ 2.67	$ 2.50
Weighted average common shares - basic	377,137	397,217	382,324	402,969
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$ 1.06	$ 0.92	$ 2.63	$ 2.46
Weighted average common shares - diluted	383,026	403,040	388,489	409,284
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.19	$ 0.15	$ 0.57	$ 0.45