BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Sears Canada) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Sears Canada
Investment [Line Items]
Investment owned, balance, shares	12	12	12
Percentage of ownership interests	12.00%	12.00%	12.00%
Other than temporary impairments on investments	$ 12
Sears Canada
Investment [Line Items]
Equity method investments		$ 17	$ 32