Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Receivables	$ 438	$ 371
Credit Card Program Agreement [Member]
Effective period of agreement, years	10
Expiration date of agreement	July 17, 2016
Number of years in renewal option	3
Amount received under agreement	928	865	772
Net earnings from credit operations	$ 731	$ 663	$ 582

The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value.

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