Sales and Division Operating Results for Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015		Nov. 01, 2014		Aug. 02, 2014		May 03, 2014		Feb. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Aug. 03, 2013		May 04, 2013		Jan. 31, 2015		Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 1,911		$ 1,731		$ 1,641		$ 1,868		$ 1,791		$ 1,622		$ 1,454		$ 1,638		$ 7,151		$ 6,505		$ 6,182
Division profit																	886		740		718
Less: Corporate expense																	81	[1]	76	[1]	108	[1]
Operating profit	220	[2]	187	[2]	144	[2]	254	[2]	181	[2]	162	[2]	106	[2]	215	[2]	805	[2]	664	[2]	610
Other income																	9		4		2
Interest expense, net																	5		5		5
Income before income taxes																	809		663		607
Athletic Stores
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales																	6,286		5,790		5,568
Operating results before restructuring income																	777	[3]	656	[3]	653	[3]
Direct-to-Customers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales																	865		715		614
Operating results before restructuring income																	$ 109	[4]	$ 84	[4]	$ 65	[4]

[1] Corporate expense for 2014 and 2013 reflected the reallocation of expense between corporate and the operating divisions. Based upon an internal study of corporate expense, the allocation of such expenses to the operating divisions was increased by $4 million and $27 million, respectively, thereby reducing corporate expense.

[2] Operating profit represents income before income taxes, interest expense, net, and non-operating income.

[3] Included in the results for 2014, 2013, and 2012 are impairment and other charges of $2 million, $2 million, and $5 million, respectively. The 2014 amount reflected impairment charges to fully write-down the value of certain trademarks. The 2013 and 2012 amounts were incurred in connection with the closure of CCS stores. See Note 3, Impairment and Other Charges for additional information.

[4] Included in the results for 2014 and 2012 are non-cash impairment charges of $2 million and $7 million, respectively, related to the CCS trademarks. See Note 3, Impairment and Other Charges for additional information.