The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		$ 815	$ 756
Less accumulated depreciation & amortization		(417)	(366)
Property and equipment, net	390	398	390
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		42	45
Building and Building Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		206	214
Transportation Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		44	20
Furniture and Fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		298	288
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		185	177
Construction in Progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment gross		$ 40	$ 12