Goodwill, Trade Names and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Goodwill, Trade Names and Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

	Victoria’s Secret		Bath & Body Works		Other				Total
	(in millions)
Balance as of January 30, 2010	$	690	$	628	$	124		(a)	$	1,442
Foreign Currency Translation	—		—		9				9
Balance as of January 29, 2011	690		628		133				1,451
Impairment	—		—		(119		)		(119		)
Foreign Currency Translation	—		—		(2		)		(2		)
Balance as of January 28, 2012	$	690	$	628	$	12			$	1,330