GOODWILL (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2011	Nov. 07, 2009	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010	Nov. 05, 2011
Goodwill Balance
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning Balance			$ 3,672	$ 3,672		$ 3,672
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance			(2,532)	(2,514)
Goodwill, beginning balance			1,140	1,158
Goodwill impairment charge	(18)	(1,113)		(18)	(1,113)
Dispositions			(2)
Goodwill, Gross, Ending Balance	3,672		3,672	3,672	3,672	3,672
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(2,532)		(2,532)	(2,532)	(2,514)
Dispositions			(2)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,140		1,138	1,140	1,158
Goodwill impairment charge, net of tax	$ 12	$ 1,036		$ 12	$ 1,036
Percentage reduction in fair value of reporting units used by entity for determining potential impairment					10.00%