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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Company's Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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| Goodwill, Non-amortizing intangible assets | $ 9,125 | $ 9,125 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Non-amortizing intangible assets | 5,382 | 5,382 |
| Net goodwill, Non-amortizing intangible assets | 3,743 | 3,743 |
| Tradenames, Non-amortizing intangible assets | 414 | 414 |
| Net non-amortizing intangible assets | 4,157 | 4,157 |
| Favorable leases, Amortizing intangible assets | 234 | 250 |
| Customer relationships, Amortizing intangible assets | 188 | 188 |
| Amortizing intangible assets, gross | 422 | 438 |
| Accumulated amortization | (238) | (215) |
| Net amortizing intangible assets | 184 | 223 |
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Customer Relationships [Member]
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| Accumulated amortization | (121) | (102) |
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Favorable Lease [Member]
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| Accumulated amortization | $ (117) | $ (113) |
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Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Net No definition available.
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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the identifiable intangible asset established upon acquisition based on a favorable difference between the terms of an acquired lease and the current market terms for that lease at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable), in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style for a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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