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Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (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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Allowance for doubtful accounts
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| 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 |
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Sales returns reserves:
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| 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 |