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Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)
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Feb. 01, 2014
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Feb. 02, 2013
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Jan. 28, 2012
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| Balance, beginning of period | $ 170 | $ 179 | $ 205 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 37 | 18 | 23 |
| Additions for tax positions of prior years | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (1) | (19) | (21) |
| Settlements | (1) | (9) | (15) |
| Statute expirations | (16) | (17) | (13) |
| Balance, end of period | 189 | 170 | 179 |
| Current income taxes | 31 | 20 | 18 |
| Unrecognized tax benefits | 189 | 170 | 179 |
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Long term deferred income taxes [Member]
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| Long-term uncertian tax positions | 11 | 23 | 27 |
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Other Liabilities [Member]
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| Long-term uncertian tax positions | $ 147 | $ 127 | $ 134 |
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The current portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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