Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Liability for estimated returns	$ 116	$ 110	$ 103
Percentage of sales accounted for as vendor sales to customers (as percent)	5.00%
Description of timing for performance obligation	Revenue from Target gift card sales is recognized upon gift card redemption, which is typically within one year of issuance. Our gift cards do not expire. Based on historical redemption rates, a small and relatively stable percentage of gift cards will never be redeemed, referred to as "breakage." Estimated breakage revenue is recognized over time in proportion to actual gift card redemptions.
Discount on purchases (as a percent)	5.00%
Discounts associated with REDcard rewards program	$ 953	$ 933	$ 899
National brand merchandise
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Product return period	90 days
Exclusive brands
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Product return period	1 year

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Percent Of Sales Under Direct Vendor Ship Or Scan Based Trading Arrangements

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Sales discounts associated with Target's REDcard rewards program.

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Description of timing for satisfying performance obligation in contract with customer. Includes, but is not limited to, as services are rendered, and upon shipment, delivery or completion of service.

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