Segments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 05, 2012 segments	Apr. 30, 2011	Mar. 03, 2012
Business segment information
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Total revenue	$ 11,610	$ 11,369
Operating income (loss)	262	460
Other income (expense)
Investment income and other	6	17
Interest expense	(33)	(28)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense and equity in loss of affiliates	235	449
Total Assets	16,011	19,572	16,005
Domestic [Member]
Business segment information
Total revenue	8,822	8,392
Operating income (loss)	295	366
Other income (expense)
Total Assets	10,147	11,598	9,592
International [Member]
Business segment information
Total revenue	2,788	2,977
Operating income (loss)	(33)	94
Other income (expense)
Total Assets	$ 5,864	$ 7,974	$ 6,413