STORE CLOSING CHARGES, SEVERANCE COSTS, IMPAIRMENTS AND REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (Store Closings and Severance) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018 USD ($) store	Jul. 29, 2017 store	Aug. 04, 2018 USD ($) store	Jul. 29, 2017 store
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores closed			137
Number of stores announced for closure			149
Expected additional charges during 2018 related to stores closure | $	$ 75		$ 75
Kmart
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores closed	5	14	72	125
Number of stores announced for closure			43
Sears Domestic
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores closed	24	7	65	51
Number of stores announced for closure			106