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Restructuring Charges - 2014 Restructuring, Allocation of Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
May 02, 2015
May 03, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring charges $ 41us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 13us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring charges 43us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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= spls_A2014RestructuringPlanMember
11us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= spls_A2014RestructuringPlanMember
2014 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring charges 31us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= spls_CostOfGoodsSoldAndOccupancyCostsMember
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= spls_A2014RestructuringPlanMember
 
2014 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring charges $ 12us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesMember
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= spls_A2014RestructuringPlanMember