Share Repurchases

9 Months Ended

Oct. 28, 2017

Disclosure Share Repurchase Activity [Abstract]

Share repurchase activity is as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended				39 Weeks Ended
($ and shares in millions except average per share cost)	October 28, 2017		October 29, 2016		October 28, 2017		October 29, 2016
Number of shares repurchased (1)	3.8		—		12.5		—
Total cost	$	100	$	—	$	300	$	—
Average per share cost including commissions	$	26.64	$	—	$	24.21	$	—

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(1)	Excludes shares withheld to settle employee statutory tax withholding related to the vesting of stock units.

In February 2016, we announced that the Board of Directors approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization, of which $700 million was remaining as of October 28, 2017.

All of the share repurchases were paid for as of October 28, 2017. All common stock repurchased is immediately retired.