Segments and Geographic Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Consolidated net sales by major product categories
Consolidated net sales	$ 1,524	$ 1,014	$ 892	$ 978	$ 1,404	$ 996	$ 857	$ 953	$ 4,408	$ 4,210	$ 4,031
General and children's crafts
Consolidated net sales by major product categories
Consolidated net sales									2,082	1,908	1,791
Home decor and seasonal
Consolidated net sales by major product categories
Consolidated net sales									890	837	805
Framing
Consolidated net sales by major product categories
Consolidated net sales									836	804	794
Scrapbooking
Consolidated net sales by major product categories
Consolidated net sales									$ 600	$ 661	$ 641