Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions	Jul. 30, 2011	Jan. 29, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,104	$ 1,561	$ 1,353
Short-term investments	75	100	350
Merchandise inventory	1,750	1,620	1,632
Other current assets	752	645	718
Total current assets	4,681	3,926	4,053
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,166, $5,010, and $4,934 for periods presented, respectively	2,560	2,563	2,565
Other long-term assets	565	576	690
Total assets	7,806	7,065	7,308
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	40
Accounts payable	1,161	1,049	1,141
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	955	996	872
Income taxes payable	2	50	16
Total current liabilities	2,158	2,095	2,029
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,606
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	918	890	952
Total long-term liabilities	2,524	890	952
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock $0.05 par value Authorized 2,300 shares; Issued 1,106 shares for all periods presented; Outstanding 527, 588, and 630 shares for periods presented, respectively	55	55	55
Additional paid-in capital	2,874	2,939	2,932
Retained earnings	12,063	11,767	11,221
Accumulated other comprehensive income	214	185	167
Treasury stock at cost (579, 518, and 476 shares for periods presented, respectively)	(12,082)	(10,866)	(10,048)
Total stockholders' equity	3,124	4,080	4,327
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 7,806	$ 7,065	$ 7,308