Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Inventory
Sales revenue under merchandise arrangement	$ 1,800	$ 1,736	$ 1,581

This element represents the aggregate revenue earned during the period under merchandise arrangements with vendors. Under this arrangement, revenue is included in sales when the merchandise is sold to a guest but the merchandise is never included in inventory because of the virtually simultaneous purchase and sale of this inventory.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration