Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012 Property Lease Guarantee [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores And New York And Company [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores And New York And Company [Member]	Jul. 30, 2011 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores And New York And Company [Member]
Damages awarded	9
Lease guarantees remaining after disposition of certain businesses		$ 66	$ 42	$ 49	$ 57
Lease guarantees, estimated fair value			$ 3	$ 4	$ 5