Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Investment (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 29, 2011 | Oct. 30, 2010 | Oct. 29, 2011 | Jan. 29, 2011 | |
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| Pension and other benefit liability adjustments, taxes | $ 16 | $ (4) | ||
| Net change on cash flow hedges, taxes | 2 | 2 | ||
| Currency translation adjustment, taxes | $ 6 | $ 1 | ||
| Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.30 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.92 | |
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