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Goodwill, Trade Names and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2011
May 01, 2010
Apr. 30, 2011
Victoria's Secret [Member]
May 01, 2010
Victoria's Secret [Member]
Apr. 30, 2011
Bath & Body Works [Member]
May 01, 2010
Bath & Body Works [Member]
Jan. 31, 2009
LaSenza [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 1,451 $ 1,442 $ 823 [1] $ 814 [1] $ 628 $ 628  
Foreign Currency Translation 7 6 7 [1] 6 [1] 0 0  
Goodwill, ending balance 1,458 1,448 830 [1] 820 [1] 628 628  
Goodwill impairment charges             $ 189
[1] Balance is presented net of a $189 million La Senza impairment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008.