Store Closing Cost Accruals (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 04, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store closing costs	$ 22	$ 34
Beginning Balance	193
Store closing costs	5		90
Payments/utilizations	(29)		(61)
Ending Balance	169	155
Severance Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store closing costs	4	0
Beginning Balance	41
Store closing costs			31
Payments/utilizations	(19)		(22)
Ending Balance	26	32
Lease Termination Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store closing costs	(4)	34
Beginning Balance	138
Store closing costs			52
Payments/utilizations	(7)		(20)
Ending Balance	127	97
Other Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store closing costs	5	0
Beginning Balance	14
Store closing costs			7
Payments/utilizations	(3)		(19)
Ending Balance	$ 16	$ 26