Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Gain on Sale of Leases (Impairments and Store Closing Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Jan. 28, 2017 |
Oct. 29, 2016 |
Jul. 30, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 30, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Aug. 01, 2015 |
May 02, 2015 |
Jan. 28, 2017 |
Jan. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
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| Asset impairments | $ 265 | $ 148 | $ 33 | ||||||||
| Severance | 168 | 123 | 46 | ||||||||
| Other | 46 | 17 | 8 | ||||||||
| Impairments, store closing and other costs | $ 230 | $ 0 | $ 249 | $ 0 | $ 177 | $ 111 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 479 | $ 288 | $ 87 |
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- Definition Impairments, Store Closing Costs and Other Costs [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of asset impairments and other costs No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. 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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- Definition Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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