Sales and Division Results for Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 1,578	$ 1,452
Restructuring charge		(1)	[1]
Division profit	225	174
Less: Corporate expense, net	23	24
Operating profit	202	150
Interest expense, net	1	2
Other income		1	[2]
Income before income taxes	201	149
Athletic Stores
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,437	1,331
Operating results before restructuring income	207	162
Direct-to-Customers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	141	121
Operating results before restructuring income	$ 18	$ 13

[1] During 2011, the Company increased its 1993 Repositioning and 1991 Restructuring reserve by $1 million for repairs necessary to one of the locations comprising this reserve. This amount is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

[2] Other income includes non-operating items, such as gains from insurance recoveries, gains on the repurchase and retirement of bonds, royalty income, the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts. The amount for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2011 primarily represents a lease termination gain related to the sale of a leasehold interest in Europe and royalty income from the Company's franchise operations.