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Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Feb. 02, 2013
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Allowance for doubtful accounts
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| 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 | |
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Sales returns reserves
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| 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 |