GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	$ 4,372	$ 4,373
Accumulated Impairments	(1,235)	(1,235)
Net Goodwill	3,137	3,138	3,151	3,150
Facilities Maintenance
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	1,603	1,603
Net Goodwill	1,603	1,603
Waterworks
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	1,876	1,876
Accumulated Impairments	(815)	(815)
Net Goodwill	1,061	1,061
Power Solutions
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	303	304
Accumulated Impairments	(99)	(99)
Net Goodwill	204	205
White Cap
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	183	183
Accumulated Impairments	(74)	(74)
Net Goodwill	109	109
Crown Bolt
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	215	215
Accumulated Impairments	(150)	(150)
Net Goodwill	65	65
Repair & Remodel
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	125	125
Accumulated Impairments	(30)	(30)
Net Goodwill	95	95
Creative Touch Interiors
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	67	67
Accumulated Impairments	$ (67)	$ (67)