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SALES OF INVESTMENT (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Feb. 02, 2013
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| Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
| Pre-tax Gain on Sale of Investments | $ 60.8us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments |
| Gain, net of tax, on Sale of Investments | $ 38.1us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfInvestments |
| Increase in Earnings per Diluted Share | $ 0.16dltr_GainOnInvestmentIncreaseDecreaseInEarningsPerDilutedShare |
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- Definition
Gain on Investment, Increase (Decrease) in Earnings per Diluted Share No definition available.
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- Definition
This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net realized gain (loss) on investments sold during the period, not including gains (losses) on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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