Comprehensive Income Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013		Oct. 27, 2012		Jul. 28, 2012		Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Income												$ 17	$ 24	$ 235
Provision for Income Taxes												543	528	377
Net Income	490	92	178	143	411	[1],[2]	74	[3]	143	[4]	125	903	753	850
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Income												(50)
Provision for Income Taxes												0
Net Income												$ (50)

[1] The Company utilizes the retail calendar for reporting. As such, the results for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 represent the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014 and 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, respectively. The 2013 fourth quarter consists of a thirteen week period versus a fourteen week period in 2012.

[2] Includes the effect of the following items:(i)A pre-tax charge of $93 million related to the impairment of La Senza goodwill and other intangible assets; and(ii)A pre-tax charge of $27 million related to the impairment of Henri Bendel long-lived store assets.

[3] Includes the effect of the following items:i.A pre-tax gain of $13 million related to $13 million in cash distributions from certain of our investments in Easton; andii.A pre-tax expense of $10 million associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.

[4] Includes $4 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.