Components of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	$ 210	$ 220	$ 241
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(169)	(177)	(186)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	41	43	55
Indefinite life intangible assets, Net value	11	11	17
Net identifiable intangible assets	52	54	72
Lease acquisition costs
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	161	171	190
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(139)	(149)	(160)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	22	22	30
Trademarks
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	21	21	21
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(9)	(8)	(8)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	12	13	13
Favorable leases
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	7	7	9
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(7)	(7)	(8)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value			1
Republic of Ireland trademark
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite life intangible assets, Net value	1	1	2
CCS | Customer relationships
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	21	21	21
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(14)	(13)	(10)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	7	8	11
CCS | Trade Names
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite life intangible assets, Net value	$ 10	$ 10	$ 15