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Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment, Net) (Details) New (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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| Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
| Estimated Useful Lives-Buildings (Years) | 50 | |
| Estimated Useful Lives-Furniture and Equipment (Years), Minimum | 3 | |
| Estimated Useful Lives-Furniture and Equipment (Years), Maximum | 20 | |
| Land | $ 312 | $ 315 |
| Buildings | 4,549 | 4,434 |
| Furniture and equipment | 2,173 | 2,271 |
| Leasehold improvements | 1,107 | 1,065 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (2,965) | (2,854) |
| Property and equipment, net | $ 5,176 | $ 5,231 |