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Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Narrative) (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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| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract] | |||
| Carrying value of long-lived assets held and used | $ 27 | $ 36 | |
| Long-lived assets held and used | 5 | 18 | |
| Impairments of properties held and used | $ 22 | $ 18 | $ 115 |
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- Definition
Carrying Value Of Long Lived Assets Held And Used No definition available.
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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
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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