Land, Buildings and Equipment (Schedule Of Land, Buildings And Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	$ 6,643	$ 6,260
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(4,064)	(3,791)
Land, buildings and equipment, net	2,579	2,469
Land and land improvements [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	76	76
Buildings and building improvements [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	975	960
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	2,209	2,062
Store fixtures and equipment [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	2,679	2,528
Capitalized software [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	518	461
Construction in progress [Member]
Land, Buildings and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings and equipment	$ 186	$ 173

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 of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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