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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2010
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| Property and Equipment | |||
| Depreciation expense | $ 2,107 | $ 2,060 | $ 1,999 |
| Repair and maintenance costs | 666 | 726 | 632 |
| Estimated Useful Lives | |||
| Impairment charges on reviews of asset | 38 | 28 | 49 |
| Capitalized construction costs written off due to changes in project scope | $ 5 | $ 6 | $ 37 |
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Buildings and improvements
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| Estimated Useful Lives | |||
| Estimated Useful Lives, minimum (in years) | 8 | ||
| Estimated Useful Lives, maximum (in years) | 39 | ||
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Fixtures and equipment
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| Estimated Useful Lives | |||
| Estimated Useful Lives, minimum (in years) | 3 | ||
| Estimated Useful Lives, maximum (in years) | 15 | ||
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Computer hardware and software.
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| Estimated Useful Lives | |||
| Estimated Useful Lives, minimum (in years) | 4 | ||
| Estimated Useful Lives, maximum (in years) | 7 | ||