CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Abstract]        
Net income/(loss) $ (123) $ (143) $ (433) $ (65)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:        
Unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs 1 10 34 40
Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss on REITs included in net income/(loss) (10)   (184)  
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period (75) (37) (75) (37)
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period   (2)   (2)
Reclassification of net prior service (credit)/cost recognized in net income/(loss) from a curtailment (3) 1 (3) 1
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income) 37 24 114 70
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost included in net periodic benefit expense/(income) (2) (4) (6) (12)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (52) (8) (120) 60
Total comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax $ (175) $ (151) $ (553) $ (5)