Comprehensive Income Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, 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
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]                      
Other Income                 $ 17 $ 24 $ 235
Provision for Income Taxes                 543 528 377
Net Income 490 92 178 143 411 [1],[2] 74 [3] 143 [4] 125 903 753 850
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
                      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]                      
Other Income                 (50)    
Provision for Income Taxes                 0    
Net Income                 $ (50)    
[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.