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Pension, Postretirement Health Care and Other Benefits (Details 2) (Prepaid forward contracts, USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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May 04, 2013
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Apr. 28, 2012
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Feb. 02, 2013
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Prepaid forward contracts
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| Change in fair value for contracts indexed to Target common stock, recognized in earnings, pretax | $ 11 | $ 11 | |
| Investments in contracts indexed to Target common stock | 0 | 7 | |
| Number of Shares | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Contractual Price Paid per Share (in dollars per share) | $ 45.07 | $ 45.56 | $ 45.46 |
| Contractual Fair Value | 74 | 74 | 73 |
| Total Cash Investment | $ 47 | $ 58 | $ 54 |
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- Definition
The cash investment of the contract indexed to the entity's common stock. No definition available.
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- Definition
Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of issuer's shares to which the option contract is indexed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The exercise (or strike) price stated in the contract. The fixed price at which the option holder can purchase, in the case of a call option, or sell, in the case of a put option, on the underlying security. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of all derivative assets not designated as a hedging instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net cash outflow or inflow from derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as investing activities, excluding those designated as hedging instruments. No definition available.
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