EQUITY (Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement adjustments, tax	$ (442)	$ (443)	$ (490)
Cumulative unrealized derivative gain (loss), tax	0	0	0
Currency translation adjustments, tax	$ (40)	$ (39)	$ (26)

The tax effect from the total of net (gain) loss, prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

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