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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Mar. 03, 2012
Feb. 26, 2011
Fiscal Year [Abstract]        
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year P48W   P53W P52W
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]        
Reporting period lag for consolidation of financial results (in months) 1 month   2 months 2 months
Goodwill impairments $ 822 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Carrying value of property under capital lease     69  
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]        
Percentage of commissions on sale of extended warranties to revenue (as a percent) 2.40%   2.40% 2.30%
Credit Services and Financing [Abstract]        
Private label promotional credit card financing rate description low- or zero      
Sales Incentives [Abstract]        
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, low end of range 3 months      
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, high end of range 6 months      
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, credit card, low end of range 3 months      
Period of expiration for customer loyalty certificates, credit card, high end of range 6 months      
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]        
Net advertising expenses 732   828 710
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
       
Description of Business [Abstract]        
Number of operating segments 2      
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]        
Goodwill impairments 822 1,207 1,207 0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]        
Maximum term of original maturity to classify instrument as cash equivalents (in months) 3 months      
Cash Equivalents 740   343  
Weighted-average interest rate on cash equivalents (as a percent) 0.30%   0.10%  
Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit 97   80  
Receivables [Abstract]        
Allowances for uncollectible receivables 92   72  
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]        
Restricted cash and investments in debt securities 366   461  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Carrying value of property under capital lease 70      
Accumulated depreciation 43   60  
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Costs Associated with Exit Activities [Abstract]        
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current 83   91  
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent 149   48  
Leases [Abstract]        
Term of lease agreements, low end of the range (in years) 10 years      
Term of lease agreement, high end of the range (in years) 20 years      
Deferred rent, current 50   42  
Deferred rent, noncurrent 289   317  
Insurance [Abstract]        
Self-insured liabilities included in accrued liabilities 77   77  
Self-insured liabilities included in long-term liabilities 47   47  
Total insured liabilities 124   124  
Foreign Currency [Abstract]        
Use of prior months' exchange rate to align operations reported (in months) 1 month      
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]        
Sales returns reserve 14   18  
Term of extended warranties, low end of the range (in months) 3 months      
Term of extended warranties, high end of the range (in years) 4 years      
Deferred Revenue, Current 451   469  
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent 62   96  
Gift Cards [Abstract]        
Historical period used to determine the likelihood of a gift card remaining unredeemed (in months) 24 months      
Gift card breakage income 46   54 51
Sales Incentives [Abstract]        
Number of ways members may participate and earn loyalty points 2      
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | International [Member]
       
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]        
Goodwill impairments 819   1,207 0
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Domestic Segment [Member]
       
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]        
Goodwill impairments 3   0 0
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Restructuring Program 2012 [Member]
       
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]        
Restructuring charges     $ 82