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GOODWILL (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2013	Feb. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2012
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	$ 4,374	$ 4,373
Accumulated Impairments	(1,235)	(1,235)
Net Goodwill	3,139	3,138	3,279	3,151
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	1,877	1,876
Accumulated Impairments	(815)	(815)
Net Goodwill	1,062	1,061
Power Solutions
Goodwill by reporting unit
Gross Goodwill	304	304
Accumulated Impairments	(99)	(99)
Net Goodwill	205	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)