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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Intangible amortization expense	$ 37	$ 39	$ 41
Customer Relationships [Member]
Estimated useful life of customer relationship intangible assets, years	10 years
Favorable Lease [Member]
Weighted average useful life of favorable lease intangible assets, years	12 years

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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