Property and Equipment, Net (Details of Property and Equipment, Net) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 61	$ 61
Buildings and Improvements	403	395
Furniture, Fixtures, Software and Equipment	2,528	2,466
Leasehold and Improvements	1,236	1,196
Construction in Progress	159	65
Total	4,387	4,183
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization	(2,743)	(2,573)
Property and Equipment, Net	$ 1,644	$ 1,610

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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