Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Receivables	$ 424	$ 438
Credit Card Program Agreement [Member]
Effective period of agreement, years	10
Expiration Date of Agreement prior to renewal	July 17, 2016
Expiration date of agreement	March 31, 2025
Number of years in renewal option	3
Amount received under agreement	975	928	865
Net earnings from credit operations	$ 776	$ 731	$ 663