Properties and Leases (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$ 1,689	$ 1,702
Fixtures and equipment	5,275	5,752
Leased properties under capitalized leases	43	33
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,406	14,862
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	5,986	6,049
Property, plant and equipment, net	8,420	8,813
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	5,234	5,148
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	$ 2,165	$ 2,227

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.

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Property, plant, or equipment held under lease agreements classified as an asset.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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