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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis out of Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy into Level 2.

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Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis out of Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy into Level 1.

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Fair value of financial and nonfinancial obligations.

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Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair Value, Transfers Between Level 1 and Level 2, Description and Policy [Abstract]
Non-cash impairment charges	$ 48	$ 13	$ 19	$ 48	$ 19	$ 20
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0		0	0	0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0		0	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0		0	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0		0	0	0
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Liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
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Liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	4		1	4	1
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