CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,039	$ 1,885	$ 2,104
Short-term investments	75		75
Merchandise inventory	1,668	1,615	1,750
Other current assets	758	809	752
Total current assets	4,540	4,309	4,681
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,297, $5,260, and $5,166	2,521	2,523	2,560
Other long-term assets	600	590	565
Total assets	7,661	7,422	7,806
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of debt	48	59	43
Accounts payable	1,201	1,066	1,161
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	977	998	952
Income taxes payable	12	5	2
Total current liabilities	2,238	2,128	2,158
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,566	1,606	1,606
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	959	933	918
Total long-term liabilities	2,525	2,539	2,524
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock $0.05 par value Authorized 2,300 shares and Issued 1,106 shares for all periods presented; Outstanding 479, 485, and 527 shares	55	55	55
Additional paid-in capital	2,816	2,867	2,874
Retained earnings	12,719	12,364	12,063
Accumulated other comprehensive income	224	229	214
Treasury stock at cost (627, 621, and 579 shares)	(12,916)	(12,760)	(12,082)
Total stockholders' equity	2,898	2,755	3,124
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 7,661	$ 7,422	$ 7,806