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Real Estate and Other, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2010
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| Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract] | |||
| Real estate activities | $ (38) | $ (34) | $ (34) |
| Impairments (Note 9) | 58 | 3 | 42 |
| Net gains from sale of real estate | (6) | (8) | (2) |
| Other | 7 | 11 | (1) |
| Total expense/(income) | 21 | (28) | 5 |
| REIT dividend income | (10) | (8) | (8) |
| Joint venture proportional share of earnings | $ (13) | $ (15) | $ (15) |