Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Feb. 03, 2023	Feb. 03, 2023	Jan. 28, 2022	Jan. 29, 2021
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Capital loss reversal	$ 225	$ 225
Valuation allowance	1,136	1,136	$ 590
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	37	37	38
Interest on tax uncertainties		3	12	$ 0
Accrued interest on uncertain tax positions	14	14	11
Penalties on uncertain tax positions		0	4	$ 0
Accrued penalties on uncertain tax positions	4	4	4
Foreign Tax Authority \| Canada Revenue Agency
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Cumulative net operating losses	1,600	1,600	$ 939
Capital loss realized	2,500
Domestic Tax Authority
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforward	$ 895	$ 895

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