GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	$ 4,156us-gaap_GoodwillGross	$ 4,372us-gaap_GoodwillGross
Accumulated Impairments	(1,085)	(1,235)
Net Goodwill	3,071us-gaap_Goodwill	3,137us-gaap_Goodwill	3,138us-gaap_Goodwill
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	302		303
Accumulated Impairments	(99)		(99)
Net Goodwill	203		204
Construction & Industrial - White Cap
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	183		183
Accumulated Impairments	(74)		(74)
Net Goodwill	109		109
Hardware Solutions
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill		215
Accumulated Impairments		(150)
Net Goodwill		65
Home Improvement Solutions
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	125	125
Accumulated Impairments	(30)	(30)
Net Goodwill	95	95
Interior Solutions
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	67	67
Accumulated Impairments	$ (67)	$ (67)

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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