TAXES BASED ON INCOME - NOLS AND CREDITS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards
Total valuation allowance	$ 62	$ 50	$ 52
Federal
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards	20
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards	1,578
Credit carryforwards	$ 55