Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 2,399	$ 2,458	$ 4,553	$ 4,675
Costs of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy	(1,457)	(1,556)	(2,709)	(2,931)
Gross Profit	942	902	1,844	1,744
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses	(637)	(708)	(1,246)	(1,334)
Operating Income	305	194	598	410
Interest Expense	(79)	(64)	(157)	(119)
Other Income	3	146	1	234
Income Before Income Taxes	229	276	442	525
Provision for Income Taxes	86	45	174	129
Net Income	$ 143	$ 231	$ 268	$ 396
Net Income Per Basic Share	$ 0.50	$ 0.76	$ 0.92	$ 1.27
Net Income Per Diluted Share	$ 0.49	$ 0.73	$ 0.90	$ 1.23
Dividends Per Share	$ 0.25	$ 1.20	$ 0.50	$ 1.40