Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details)

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 5 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2013
Feb. 14, 2014
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Feb. 01, 2014
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement November 2011 [Member]
Feb. 02, 2013
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement November 2011 [Member]
Mar. 28, 2012
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement November 2011 [Member]
Feb. 01, 2014
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement August 2011 [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]                  
Number of accelerated share repurchase programs entered into 2                
Amount of each accelerated share repurchase agreement $ 500,000,000                
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program Authorized Amount     1,000,000,000            
Shares delivered under the conclusion of the Uncollared Agreement   1,900,000              
Total shares delivered under Uncollared Repurchase Agreement   9,100,000              
Preferred Stock                  
Preferred Stock authorized to issue (in shares)     10,000,000            
Preferred Stock par value per share     $ 0.01            
Share Repurchase Programs                  
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)     2,400,000 7,700,000 5,300,000        
Amount of shares repurchased     112,100,000 340,200,000 145,900,000        
Remaining amount of shares authorized to repurchase     1,000,000,000            
Accelerated Share Repurchases                  
Accelerated Share Repurchases Amount to Repurchase           $ 300,000,000     $ 200,000,000
Initial number of shares repurchased (in shares)           6,800,000.0     5,100,000
Additional number of shares of common stock repurchased (in shares)               500,000 300,000
Total shares of common stock repurchased (in shares)             7,300,000   5,400,000
Minimum Number Of Shares To Be Received Under Collar Agreement 7,800,000                
Initial delivery of shares under the Uncollared Agreement 7,200,000