Debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 04, 2012	Mar. 03, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	$ 519	$ 480	$ 392
U.S. revolving credit facility - 364-Day [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	0	0	0
U.S. revolving credit facility - Five-Year [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Europe revolving credit facility [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	519	480	0
Europe receivables financing facility [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	0	0	386
Old Europe Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Canada revolving demand facility [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	0	0	0
China revolving demand facilities [Member]
Short-term Debt
Short-term debt	$ 0	$ 0	$ 6