DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014
Components of long-term debt
Less current installments	$ (10)	$ (10)
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	5,722	5,534
HDS
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	5,732	5,544
Less current installments	(10)	(10)
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	5,722	5,534
HDS | First Priority Notes due 2019
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	1,267	1,268
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	8.125%	8.125%
Unamortized premium	17	18
HDS | Second Priority Notes due 2020
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	675	675
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	11.00%	11.00%
HDS | October 2012 Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	1,000	1,000
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	11.50%	11.50%
HDS | 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%
HDS | Senior ABL Facility due 2018
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	550	360
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	1.65%	1.66%
HDS | Term Loan due 2018
Components of long-term debt
Long Term Debt	965	966
Long Term Debt, Interest Rate	4.00%	4.50%
Unamortized discount	$ 18	$ 19