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Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Jan. 30, 2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts
     
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 690 $ 1,016 $ 1,010
Additions Charged to Cost, Expenses 154 528 1,185
Deductions (414) (854) (1,179)
Balance at End of Period 430 690 1,016
Sales returns reserves:
     
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period 38 41 29
Additions Charged to Cost, Expenses 1,238 1,146 1,118
Deductions (1,238) (1,149) (1,106)
Balance at End of Period 38 38 41
Expected merchandise returns after year end for sales made before year end $ 98 $ 97 $ 99