Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Merchandise inventory $ 42 $ 102
Accrued vacation pay 28 34
Gift Cards 46 49
Stock-based compensation 78 87
State taxes 39 39
Workers' compensation/general liabiliity 92 91
Accrued rent 29 26
Mirror savings plan 22 24
Pension and other retiree obligations 135 187
Net operating loss carryforward 588 65
Other 81 69
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total 1,180 773
Valuation allowance (66)  
Total net deferred tax assets 1,114 773
Depreciation and amortization (1,314) (1,172)
Leveraged leases/tax benefit transfers (63) (140)
Capitalized Advertising (4) (4)
Unrealized gain on REITs (9) (91)
Other (6) (9)
Total deferred tax liabilities (1,396) (1,416)
Total net deferred tax (liabilities) (282) (643)
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates This net operating loss carryforward expires in fiscal 2032.  
State [Member]
    
Operating Loss Carryforwards 115  
Federal [Member]
    
Operating Loss Carryforwards $ 1,200