Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2014
Nov. 02, 2013
Aug. 03, 2013
May 04, 2013
Feb. 02, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Jul. 28, 2012
Apr. 28, 2012
Jan. 28, 2012
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Net Sales $ 3,818 $ 2,171 $ 2,516 $ 2,268 $ 3,856 [1] $ 2,050 $ 2,399 $ 2,154   $ 10,773 $ 10,459 $ 10,364
Costs of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy                   6,344 6,073 6,307
Gross Profit 1,642 857 989 941 1,717 [1] 825 942 902   4,429 4,386 4,057
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses                   2,686 2,720 2,698
Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets         93       (232) 0 93 232
Gain on Divestiture of Third-party Apparel Sourcing Business                   0 0 111
Operating Income 863 211 358 311 788 [1],[2] 187 [3] 305 [4] 293   1,743 1,573 [5] 1,238 [5]
Interest Expense                   314 316 246
Other Income                   17 24 235
Income Before Income Taxes 787 142 282 235 711 [1],[2] 128 [3] 229 [4] 213   1,446 1,281 1,227
Provision for Income Taxes                   543 528 377
Net Income $ 490 $ 92 $ 178 $ 143 $ 411 [1],[2] $ 74 [3] $ 143 [4] $ 125   $ 903 $ 753 $ 850
Net Income Per Basic Share $ 1.69 [6] $ 0.32 [6] $ 0.62 [6] $ 0.49 [6] $ 1.43 [1],[2],[6] $ 0.26 [3],[6] $ 0.50 [4],[6] $ 0.43 [6]   $ 3.12 $ 2.60 $ 2.80
Net Income Per Diluted Share $ 1.65 [6] $ 0.31 [6] $ 0.61 [6] $ 0.48 [6] $ 1.39 [1],[2],[6] $ 0.25 [3],[6] $ 0.49 [4],[6] $ 0.41 [6]   $ 3.05 $ 2.54 $ 2.70
[1] The Company utilizes the retail calendar for reporting. As such, the results for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 represent the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014 and 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, respectively. The 2013 fourth quarter consists of a thirteen week period versus a fourteen week period in 2012.
[2] Includes the effect of the following items:(i)A pre-tax charge of $93 million related to the impairment of La Senza goodwill and other intangible assets; and(ii)A pre-tax charge of $27 million related to the impairment of Henri Bendel long-lived store assets.
[3] Includes the effect of the following items:i.A pre-tax gain of $13 million related to $13 million in cash distributions from certain of our investments in Easton; andii.A pre-tax expense of $10 million associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.
[4] Includes $4 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.
[5] Operating Loss for the Other segment includes the effect of the following items:(i)In 2012, a $93 million impairment charge related to goodwill and other intangible assets for our La Senza business; a $27 million impairment charge related to long-lived store assets for our Henri Bendel business; and $14 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.(ii)In 2011, a $232 million impairment charge related to goodwill and other intangible assets for our La Senza business; a $111 million gain related to the divestiture of 51% of our third-party apparel sourcing business; $163 million of expense related to the charitable contribution of our remaining shares of Express to The Limited Brands Foundation; and $24 million of restructuring expenses at La Senza.
[6] Due to changes in stock prices during the year and timing of issuances and repurchases of shares, the cumulative total of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the net income per share for the year.