Components of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	$ 210	$ 220	$ 231
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(172)	(177)	(183)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	38	43	48
Indefinite life intangible assets, Net value	11	11	17
Net identifiable intangible assets	49	54	65
Lease acquisition costs
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	163	171	180
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(141)	(149)	(154)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	22	22	26
Trademark
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	5	7	9
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(5)	(7)	(9)
Customer relationships | CCS
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross value	21	21	21
Amortized intangible assets, Accum. amort.	(17)	(13)	(12)
Amortized intangible assets, Net value	4	8	9
Republic of Ireland trademark
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite life intangible assets, Net value	1	1	2
Trade names | CCS
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite life intangible assets, Net value	$ 10	$ 10	$ 15