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Stock Based Compensation (Additional Information Relating To Stock Options) (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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| Intrinsic value of options exercised | $ 64 | $ 13 | $ 2 |
| Grant date aggregate fair value of options vested | 50 | 55 | 71 |
| Cash received from stock options exercised | 141 | 39 | 8 |
| Tax benefits realized from exercised stock options and vested restricted stock | $ 20 | $ 4 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Aggregate Fair Value Of Company Stock Options Vested During Period No definition available.
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified stock options) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from non-qualified stock options recognized on the income statement. This element increases net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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