Other Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 20, 2012
Jul. 19, 2012
Jan. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Other Assets [Abstract]          
Cost basis of REITs $ 34     $ 80 $ 80
REIT Unit Cash Price   $ 124.00      
REIT Unit Fair Market Value     $ 158.13    
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds   248      
Realized Gain on REIT Units $ 202 $ 202      
REIT Units Redeemed 2,000,000 2,000,000      
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares 205,000