LEASES AND LEASE-FINANCED TRANSACTIONS - SUB LEASES (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 01, 2025 USD ($)
LEASES AND LEASE-FINANCED TRANSACTIONS
Future minimum rentals under non-cancellable subleases	$ 269

Minimum payment receivable in the future under non-cancellable subleases.

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