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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Operating activities    
Net earnings $ 1,401 $ 1,393
Reconciliation to cash flow    
Depreciation and amortization 1,060 1,022
Share-based compensation expense 48 44
Deferred income taxes (92) 122
Bad debt expense 95 27
Non-cash (gains)/losses and other, net (1) 62
Changes in operating accounts:    
Accounts receivable originated at Target 116 143
Inventory 185 (330)
Other current assets 72 80
Other noncurrent assets (9) 16
Accounts payable (352) (119)
Accrued and other current liabilities (150) (129)
Other noncurrent liabilities 98 5
Cash flow provided by operations 2,471 2,336
Investing activities    
Expenditures for property and equipment (1,603) (2,379)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 18 2
Change in accounts receivable originated at third parties 176 261
Other investments (18) (19)
Cash flow required for investing activities (1,427) (2,135)
Financing activities    
Additions to long-term debt 1,971 1,000
Reductions of long-term debt (1,011) (238)
Dividends paid (399) (346)
Repurchase of stock (1,130) (1,493)
Stock option exercises and related tax benefit 183 34
Other (16) 20
Cash flow required for financing activities (402) (1,023)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 6  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 648 (822)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 794 1,712
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,442 $ 890