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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Operating activities    
Net earnings $ 2,038 $ 1,948
Reconciliation to cash flow    
Depreciation and amortization 1,603 1,568
Share-based compensation expense 74 61
Deferred income taxes 73 397
Bad debt expense 141 67
Gain on receivables held for sale (156)  
Non-cash (gains)/losses and other, net (15) 76
Changes in operating accounts:    
Accounts receivable originated at Target 97 120
Inventory (1,615) (2,294)
Other current assets (98) (131)
Other noncurrent assets   49
Accounts payable 1,193 1,428
Accrued and other current liabilities (109) (360)
Other noncurrent liabilities 122 46
Cash flow provided by operations 3,348 2,975
Investing activities    
Expenditures for property and equipment (2,338) (3,750)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 35 7
Change in accounts receivable originated at third parties 192 253
Other investments 86 (114)
Cash flow required for investing activities (2,025) (3,604)
Financing activities    
Change in commercial paper, net   1,211
Additions to long-term debt 1,971 1,000
Reductions of long-term debt (1,024) (272)
Dividends paid (635) (549)
Repurchase of stock (1,230) (1,693)
Stock option exercises and related tax benefit 279 66
Other (16) 1
Cash flow required for financing activities (655) (236)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 7 (26)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 675 (891)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 794 1,712
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,469 $ 821