DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 05, 2013	Feb. 03, 2013	Apr. 12, 2012
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	$ 6,630	$ 7,329
Less current installments	(10)	(899)
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	6,620	6,430
Term Loan due 2017
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	970	969
Unamortized discount	22	26
Senior ABL Facility due 2017
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	490	300
First Priority Notes due 2019
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	1,270	1,271
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	8.125%	8.125%	8.125%
Unamortized premium	20	21
Second Priority Notes due 2020
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	675	675
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	11.00%	11.00%	11.00%
October 2012 Senior Notes due 2020
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	1,000	1,000
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	11.50%	11.50%
February 2013 Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	1,275	1,275
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	7.50%	7.50%
January 2013 Senior Subordinated Notes due 2021
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	950	950
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	10.50%	10.50%
2007 Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt		$ 889
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate		13.50%