Debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified				9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013 Minimum	Nov. 02, 2013 Maximum	Nov. 02, 2013 Senior secured term loan	Feb. 02, 2013 Senior secured term loan	Oct. 27, 2012 Senior secured term loan	Nov. 02, 2013 Senior notes	Feb. 02, 2013 Senior notes	Oct. 27, 2012 Senior notes	Nov. 02, 2013 Senior subordinated notes	Feb. 02, 2013 Senior subordinated notes	Jan. 28, 2013 Senior subordinated notes	Oct. 27, 2012 Senior subordinated notes	Oct. 27, 2012 Subordinated discount notes	Nov. 02, 2013 Asset-based revolving credit facility	Feb. 02, 2013 Asset-based revolving credit facility
Debt
Number of days from end of period within which annual and quarterly financial statements are to be provided				45 days	90 days
Total debt	$ 3,081	$ 3,041	$ 3,368			$ 1,632	$ 1,640	$ 1,787	$ 1,007	$ 1,007	$ 1,008	$ 255	$ 393		$ 393	$ 180	$ 187	$ 1
Less current portion	203	150	180
Long-term debt	$ 2,878	$ 2,891	$ 3,188
Interest rate (as a percent)									7.75%			11.375%		11.375%		13.00%