Financing (Interest Expense) (Details) (USD $)
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2010
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Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Interest on debt | $ 467 | $ 535 | $ 587 |
Premium on early retirement of long-term debt | 0 | 66 | 0 |
Amortization of debt premium | (23) | (31) | (33) |
Amortization of financing costs | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Interest on capitalized leases | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Interest expense, gross | 455 | 584 | 567 |
Less interest capitalized on construction | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Interest Expense, Total | $ 447 | $ 579 | $ 562 |
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- Definition
The component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate caption: Noncash Interest Expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of interest expense comprised of the periodic charge against earnings over the life of the financing arrangement to which such costs relate. Alternate captions include Noncash Interest Expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The financing charge for leasing arrangements meeting the criteria for capitalization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents interest incurred for borrowed money which was used to produce goods or render services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of interest that was capitalized during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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