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Gain on Sale of Properties, Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Division Consolidation Costs (Impairments, Store Closing Related Costs, and Division Consolidation Costs) (Details) (USD $)
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2010
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| Gain on sale of properties | $ (54) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Impairments of properties held and used | 22 | 18 | 115 |
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost | (25) | 25 | 391 |
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Employee Severance [Member]
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| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost | 4 | 1 | 2 |
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Other Store Closing Related Costs [Member]
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| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost | 3 | 6 | 4 |
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Division Consolation Costs [Member]
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| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 270 |
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- Definition
The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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