BRANCH CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION ACTIVITIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014
Branch closure and consolidation activities
Restructuring charge	$ 7	$ 9
Restructuring activities commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013
Branch closure and consolidation activities
Restructuring charge	7		12
Restructuring activities commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 | Maximum
Branch closure and consolidation activities
Period of Recovery of Restructuring Charges	1 year
Construction & Industrial - White Cap | Restructuring activities commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013
Branch closure and consolidation activities
Branches consolidated	6
Number of branches	3
Workforce reduction | Restructuring activities commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013
Branch closure and consolidation activities
Reduced workforce personnel	150		150
Restructuring charge			9
Inventory liquidation | Restructuring activities commencing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013
Branch closure and consolidation activities
Restructuring charge			$ 3