The amount of debt discount of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.

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The amount of debt premium of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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DEBT (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Dec. 04, 2014	Aug. 02, 2012	Apr. 12, 2012	Feb. 03, 2013	Oct. 15, 2012	Feb. 01, 2013	Aug. 01, 2013	Jan. 16, 2013	Feb. 08, 2013
Debt
Less current installments	$ (34)us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent	$ (10)us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	5,223us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent	5,534us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent
5.25% Senior Secured First Priority Notes due 2021
Debt
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate			5.25%
HD Supply, Inc
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	5,257	5,544
Less current installments	(34)	(10)
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	5,223	5,534
HD Supply, Inc \| 5.25% Senior Secured First Priority Notes due 2021
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	1,250
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	5.25%		5.25%
HD Supply, Inc \| First Priority Notes due 2019
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption		1,268
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate		8.125%		8.125%
Unamortized premium	2,019	18
HD Supply, Inc \| 11% Senior Secured Second Priority Notes due 2020
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	675	675
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	11.00%	11.00%			11.00%
HD Supply, Inc \| 11.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	1,000	1,000
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	11.50%	11.50%				11.50%	11.50%
HD Supply, Inc \| 7.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	1,275	1,275
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	7.50%	7.50%				7.50%		7.50%
HD Supply, Inc \| January 2013 Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption		950
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate						10.50%			10.50%	10.50%
HD Supply, Inc \| 13.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015
Debt
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate											13.50%
HD Supply, Inc \| Asset Based Lending Facility
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	96	360
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	2.02%	1.66%
HD Supply, Inc \| Term Loan Facility
Debt
Principal amount outstanding, notice of redemption	961	966
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	4.00%	4.50%
Unamortized discount	$ 14	$ 19