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Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts
     
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 430 $ 690 $ 1,016
Additions Charged to Cost, Expenses 196 154 528
Deductions (626) (414) (854)
Balance at End of Period   430 690
Sales returns reserves
     
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period 38 38 41
Additions Charged to Cost, Expenses 1,249 1,238 1,146
Deductions (1,241) (1,238) (1,149)
Balance at End of Period 46 38 38
Expected merchandise returns after year end for sales made before year end $ 114 $ 98 $ 97