Properties and Leases (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$ 1,736	$ 1,689
Fixtures and equipment	4,909	5,275
Leased properties under capitalized leases	43	43
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,143	14,406
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	5,947	5,986
Property, plant and equipment, net	8,196	8,420
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	5,398	5,234
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	$ 2,057	$ 2,165

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

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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