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Number of stores closing prior to their natural lease expiration

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Amount of loss from impairment of right-of-use asset from operating lease.

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Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Impairment and Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) store	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Pension litigation charge	$ (1)	$ (1)	$ (2)	$ (2)
Impairment of assets			$ 15
Lease termination costs		$ 13		$ 13
Number of stores with non-cash impairment charge \| store			70
Reorganization costs			$ 19
Losses related to social unrest	18		$ 18
Number of stores damaged related to social unrest \| store			135
Social Unrest [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Losses related to social unrest	18		$ 18
Inventory Losses Related to Social Unrest [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Losses related to social unrest	14		14
Damages to Store Property Related to Social Unrest [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Losses related to social unrest	2		2
Repairs and Other Costs Related to Social Unrest [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Losses related to social unrest	2		$ 2
Runners Point and Sidestep [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Number of stores closing prior to their natural lease expiration \| store			40
Runners Point Group [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Reorganization costs	16		$ 16
Eastbay [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges [Line Items]
Reorganization costs	$ 3		$ 3