Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Feb. 01, 2014 |
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Leases [Line Items] | |||
Charges not included in rent expense | $ 97 | $ 88 | $ 81 |
Nordstrom full-line stores [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Leases [Line Items] | |||
Non-cancelable lease terms (in years) | 15 years | ||
Nordstrom full-line stores [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Leases [Line Items] | |||
Non-cancelable lease terms (in years) | 30 years | ||
Nordstrom Rack [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Leases [Line Items] | |||
Non-cancelable lease terms (in years) | 10 years | ||
Nordstrom Rack [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Leases [Line Items] | |||
Non-cancelable lease terms (in years) | 15 years |