Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Financing Activities (Details)

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Financing Activities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
May 04, 2013
Apr. 28, 2012
May 04, 2013
8.0% Senior Debentures Due 2012 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2012
8.0% Senior Debentures Due 2012 [Member]
May 04, 2013
5.35% Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Apr. 28, 2012
5.35% Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Aug. 03, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
May 04, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
May 10, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
Loss on extinguishment of debt   $ 4              
Extinguishment of debt     0 173 0 616      
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage       8.00%   5.35%      
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares 8.4                
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value 360                
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount 1,142             2,642  
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount             1,500    
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity 1,500               1,500
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity at Company's Option                 $ 1,750