Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013 segments	Jan. 28, 2012	Mar. 03, 2012	Feb. 26, 2011	Mar. 03, 2012 International [Member]	Feb. 02, 2013 International [Member]	Mar. 03, 2012 International [Member]	Feb. 26, 2011 International [Member]	Feb. 02, 2013 Domestic Segment [Member]	Mar. 03, 2012 Domestic Segment [Member]	Feb. 26, 2011 Domestic Segment [Member]	Mar. 03, 2012 Restructuring Program 2012 [Member]
Description of Business [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	2
Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year	P48W		P53W	P52W
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Reporting period lag for consolidation of financial results (in months)	1 month		2 months	2 months
Restructuring charges												$ 82
Goodwill impairments	822	1,207	1,207	0	1,207	819	1,207	0	3	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Maximum term of original maturity to classify instrument as cash equivalents (in months)	3 months
Cash Equivalents	740		343
Weighted-average interest rate on cash equivalents (as a percent)	0.30%		0.10%
Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit	97		80
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowances for uncollectible receivables	92		72
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restricted cash and investments in debt securities	366		461
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Carrying value of property under capital lease	70		69
Accumulated depreciation	43		60
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated with Exit Activities [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current	83		91
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent	149		48
Leases [Abstract]
Term of lease agreements, low end of the range (in years)	10 years
Term of lease agreement, high end of the range (in years)	20 years
Deferred rent, current	50		42
Deferred rent, noncurrent	289		317
Insurance [Abstract]
Self-insured liabilities included in accrued liabilities	77		77
Self-insured liabilities included in long-term liabilities	47		47
Total insured liabilities	124		124
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Use of prior months' exchange rate to align operations reported (in months)	1 month
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Sales returns reserve	14		18
Term of extended warranties, low end of the range (in months)	3 months
Term of extended warranties, high end of the range (in years)	4 years
Percentage of commissions on sale of extended warranties to revenue (as a percent)	2.80%		2.70%	2.60%
Deferred Revenue, Current	451		469
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent	62		96
Gift Cards [Abstract]
Historical period used to determine the likelihood of a gift card remaining unredeemed (in months)	24 months
Gift card breakage income	46		54	51
Credit Services and Financing [Abstract]
Private label promotional credit card financing rate description	low- or zero
Sales Incentives [Abstract]
Number of ways members may participate and earn loyalty points	2
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, low end of range	3 months
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, high end of range	6 months
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, credit card, low end of range	3 months
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, credit card, high end of range	6 months
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Net advertising expenses	$ 913		$ 995	$ 862