Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Jan. 28, 2012
January 28, 2012     $ 4,010    
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs, Net of Tax Amount 15   15   165
Current period change, REITs     (150)    
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (52) (8) (120) 60  
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (52) (8) (120) 60  
October 27, 2012 3,502   3,502    
Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) [Member]
         
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax (1,358)   (1,358)   (1,397)
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits     39    
Prior Service Credit/(Cost) [Member]
         
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax 14   14   23
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits     (9)    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income [Member]
         
January 28, 2012     (1,209)    
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax     (120)    
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)     (120)    
October 27, 2012 $ (1,329)   $ (1,329)