Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 31, 2015
Feb. 01, 2014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus $ 212 $ 209
Customer gift cards 217 218
Taxes other than income taxes 75 89
Occupancy and rent-related 139 132
Interest 88 91
Advertising 91 49
Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 56 59
Restructuring and management transition (Note 15) 19 29
Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 14) 17 46
Capital expenditures 12 25
Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 17) 5 2
Other 257 249
Total $ 1,188 $ 1,198