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Defined Contribution Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
individual
Jan. 29, 2011
Jan. 30, 2010
Defined Contribution Plans      
Maximum invested percentage of compensation by participants in defined contribution 401(k) plan 80.00%    
Percentage match by company to team member's contribution 100.00%    
Maximum employer contribution match, percentage of total compensation 5.00%    
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan for members whose participation in 401(k) plan is limited, number of employees (in number of individuals) 3,500    
Unfunded nonqualified deferred compensation plan for members whose participation in 401(k) plan is limited, percent credited to accounts of active participants 2.00%    
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, number of current active and retired participants (in number of individuals) 100    
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, additional rate of return above market levels (as a percent) 6.00%    
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, minimum rate of return (as a percent) 12.00%    
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, maximum rate of return (as a percent) 20.00%    
Change in fair value for contracts indexed to Target common stock, recognized in earnings, pretax $ (4) $ 4 $ 36
Prepaid Forward Contracts on Target Common Stock      
Repurchase of stock (in shares) 37.2 47.8 9.9
401 (k) Defined Contribution Plan      
Matching contribution expense 197 190 178
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans      
Benefits expense 38 63 83
Related investment income (10) (31) (77)
Nonqualified plan net expense 28 32 6
Prepaid forward contracts
     
Prepaid Forward Contracts on Target Common Stock      
Investments in contracts indexed to Target common stock 61 41  
Number of Shares 1.4 1.2  
Contractual Price Paid per Share (in dollars per share) $ 44.21 $ 44.09  
Contractual Fair Value 69 63  
Total Cash Investment $ 61 $ 51