Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	Oct. 27, 2012 stores
Number of Stores	850
Number of states in which entity operates	45
Bloomingdale's Outlet Store [Member]
Number of Stores	12

The number of states the entity operates in as of the balance sheet date.

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