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Gain on Sale of Properties, Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Division Consolidation Costs (Activity Associated with Severance Accrual Established in Connection With Restructuring Initiative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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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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| Severance costs, ending balance | $ 4 | $ 1 | |
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Closure of Stores [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
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| Severance costs, beginning balance | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Division consolidation costs and store closing related costs | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Payments | (1) | (2) | (4) |
| Severance costs, ending balance | 4 | 1 | 2 |
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Division Consolidations and Localization Initiative [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
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| Severance costs, beginning balance | 69 | 30 | |
| Division consolidation costs and store closing related costs | 0 | 166 | |
| Payments | (69) | (127) | |
| Severance costs, ending balance | $ 0 | $ 69 | |
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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