BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 04, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 181	$ 189
United States Full Line Retail Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of stores	2,009
United States Specialty Retail Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of stores	53
Sears Canada Full Line And Specialty Retail Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of stores	461
Sears Canada
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest	51.00%	95.00%