RECENT ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE Recent Accounting Guidance (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	May 04, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Debt Issuance Costs Related to Recognized Debt Liability	$ 26.9	$ 28.3	$ 32.4

Debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts.

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