RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE (SHO) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party receivables, repayment term			10 days
Due from affiliate, current	$ 25	$ 35	$ 25	$ 35	$ 81
Proceeds from sale of inventory and shared corporate services to affiliate	286	321	567	656
Payments for commissions to affiliate	$ 19	$ 22	$ 36	$ 44
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. | Esl Investments Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Beneficial interest acquired by related party, percentage			57.00%