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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2015
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Feb. 01, 2014
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Feb. 02, 2013
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| Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation | |||
| Income from continuing operations | $ 355.0us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | $ 357.6us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | $ 359.6us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Stockholders' equity, tax benefit on exercises/vesting of equity based compensation | (4.5)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation | (9.8)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation | (21.3)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation |
| Total allocated income tax | 350.5us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitIntraperiodTaxAllocation | 347.8us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitIntraperiodTaxAllocation | 338.3us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefitIntraperiodTaxAllocation |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | |||
| Federal - current | 325.1us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit | 304.6us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit | 324.5us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit |
| State - current | 47.6us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit | 45.9us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit | 42.4us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Foreign - current | 0.4us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit | 0.4us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit | 0.5us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Total current | 373.1us-gaap_CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 350.9us-gaap_CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 367.4us-gaap_CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Federal - deferred | (9.7)us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 10.5us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 0.3us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| State - deferred | (3.2)us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 0.9us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (3.5)us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Foreign - deferred | (5.2)us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (4.7)us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (4.6)us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Total deferred | (18.1)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 6.7us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (7.8)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Federal Statutory Tax Rate Reconciliation | |||
| Statutory tax rate | 35.00%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate | 35.00%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate | 35.00%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate |
| Effect of: | |||
| State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit (in hundredths) | 3.30%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes | 3.30%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes | 3.00%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes |
| Other, net | (1.10%)us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments | (0.80%)us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments | (1.30%)us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments |
| Effective tax rate | 37.20%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations | 37.50%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations | 36.70%us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations |
| Deferred tax assets: | |||
| Deferred rent | 41.0dltr_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredRentExpense | 38.2dltr_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredRentExpense | |
| Accrued expenses | 37.6us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities | 34.2us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities | |
| State tax net operating losses and credit carryforwards, net of federal benefit | 31.0dltr_DeferredTaxAssetsStateTaxOperatingLossesCreditCarryforwards | 19.3dltr_DeferredTaxAssetsStateTaxOperatingLossesCreditCarryforwards | |
| Accrued compensation expense | 33.8us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefits | 29.5us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefits | |
| Other | 5.1us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther | 0.6us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther | |
| Total deferred tax assets | 148.5us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsGross | 121.8us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsGross | |
| Valuation allowance | (13.8)us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceCurrent | (6.0)us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceCurrent | |
| Deferred tax assets, net | 134.7us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet | 115.8us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet | |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
| Property and equipment | (48.7)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipment | (46.6)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipment | |
| Goodwill | (18.7)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwill | (16.9)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwill | |
| Prepaid expenses | (3.0)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPrepaidExpenses | (3.7)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPrepaidExpenses | |
| Inventory | (5.4)dltr_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInventory | (5.6)dltr_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInventory | |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (75.8)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities | (72.8)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities | |
| Net deferred tax asset | 58.9us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet | 43.0us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet | |
| Income Tax Uncertainties | |||
| Valuation allowance | 13.8us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceCurrent | 6.0us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceCurrent | |
| Number of prior years of taxable income used to assess the deductibility of carrybacks | 2 years | ||
| Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance | 10.1us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance | ||
| Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 5.5us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits | 5.6us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits | |
| Additions, based on tax positions related to current year | 0.6us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions | 0.2us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions | |
| Additions for tax positions of prior years | 0.9us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions | 0.8us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions | |
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | 0us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions | (0.2)us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions | |
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities | 0us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromSettlementsWithTaxingAuthorities | (0.3)us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromSettlementsWithTaxingAuthorities | |
| Lapses in statutes of limitation | (0.5)us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations | (0.6)us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations | |
| Ending balance | 6.5us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits | 5.5us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits | 5.6us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits |
| Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate | 4.3us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate | ||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued | |||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits, accrued potential interest | 0.2us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsInterestOnIncomeTaxesExpense | ||
| Liability for potential interest | $ 0.7us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsInterestOnIncomeTaxesAccrued | ||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations and Audit Settlements | 12 months | ||
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a state or local jurisdiction in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Also includes tax credits not utilized on prior tax returns. No definition available.
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Number of past years of taxable income used to assess the deductibility of carrybacks included in deferred tax assets. No definition available.
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from the difference between the tax basis of rent expense and the basis of rent expense computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. No definition available.
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The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of inventory and the basis of inventory computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. No definition available.
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations and Audit Settlements No definition available.
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Amount of increase in additional paid in capital (APIC) resulting from a tax benefit associated with share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Includes, but is not limited to, excess tax benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation and benefits costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from accrued liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax consequences attributable to taxable temporary differences derived from prepaid expenses. No definition available.
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to other adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations applicable to state and local income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax expense (benefit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of income tax expense or benefit for the period that has been allocated among continuing operations, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, other comprehensive income, and items charged or credited directly to shareholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the valuation allowance pertaining to the deferred tax asset representing potential future taxable deductions from net operating loss carryforwards for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of interest expense accrued for an underpayment of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of interest expense for an underpayment of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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