The Gap, Inc. (GAP) 10-K 19 Mar 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Mar. 13, 2019	Aug. 03, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 2, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	GPS
Entity Registrant Name	GAP INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000039911
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		378,598,205
Entity Public Float			$ 7
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,081	$ 1,783
Short-term Investments	288	0
Merchandise inventory	2,131	1,997
Other current assets	751	788
Total current assets	4,251	4,568
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,755 and $5,962	2,912	2,805
Other long-term assets	886	616
Total assets	8,049	7,989
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,126	1,181
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,024	1,270
Income taxes payable	24	10
Total current liabilities	2,174	2,461
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,249	1,249
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	1,073	1,135
Total long-term liabilities	2,322	2,384
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock $0.05 par value, Authorized 2,300 shares for all periods presented; Issued and Outstanding 389 and 399 shares	19	19
Additional Paid in Capital	0	8
Retained earnings	3,481	3,081
Accumulated other comprehensive income	53	36
Total stockholders' equity	3,553	3,144
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 8,049	$ 7,989

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.05
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,300	2,300
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	378	389
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	378	389

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Revenues	$ 16,580	$ 15,855	$ 15,516
Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses	10,258	9,789	9,876
Gross profit	6,322	6,066	5,640
Operating expenses	4,960	4,587	4,449
Operating income	1,362	1,479	1,191
Interest expense	73	74	75
Interest income	(33)	(19)	(8)
Income before income taxes	1,322	1,424	1,124
Income taxes	319	576	448
Net income	$ 1,003	$ 848	$ 676
Weighted-average number of shares—basic (in shares)	385	393	399
Weighted-average number of shares - diluted (in shares)	388	396	400
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.61	$ 2.16	$ 1.69
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	2.59	2.14	1.69
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.97	$ 0.92	$ 0.92

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Net income	$ 1,003	$ 848	$ 676
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(17)	35	7
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax benefit of $(4), $(9), and $(2)	54	(51)	(26)
Reclassification adjustments on derivative financial instruments, net of (tax) tax benefit of $6, $3, and $(11)	(20)	(2)	(12)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	17	(18)	(31)
Comprehensive income	$ 1,020	$ 830	$ 645

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Foreign currency translation, net of tax benefit	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax (tax benefit)	(4)	(9)	(2)
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses on derivative financial instruments, net of (tax) tax benefit	$ 6	$ 3	$ (11)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Stock Options [Member]Common Stock	Stock Units [Member]Common Stock
Balance at Jan. 30, 2016	$ 2,545	$ 20	$ 0	$ 2,440	$ 85
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016		397
Net income	676			676
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(31)				(31)
Repurchases and retirement of common stock	$ 0
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other	$ 29	$ 0	29
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other						1	1
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(19)	0	(19)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	(4)		(4)
Share-based compensation, net of estimated forfeitures	75		75
Common stock cash dividends	(367)			(367)
Balance at Jan. 28, 2017	2,904	$ 20	81	2,749	54
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2017		399
Net income	848			848
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(18)				(18)
Repurchases and retirement of common stock	$ (315)
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	(13)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ (315)	$ (1)	(156)	(158)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		(13)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other	30	$ 0	30
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other						2	1
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(18)	0	(18)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	0
Share-based compensation, net of estimated forfeitures	76		76
Common stock cash dividends	(361)			(361)
Balance at Feb. 03, 2018	$ 3,144	$ 19	8	3,081	36
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 03, 2018	389	389
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	$ (2)		(5)	3
Net income	1,003			1,003
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	17				17
Repurchases and retirement of common stock	$ (398)
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	(14)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ (398)	$ 0	(132)	(266)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		(14)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other	46	$ 0	46
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other						2	1
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(23)	0	(23)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	0
Share-based compensation, net of estimated forfeitures	101		101
Common stock cash dividends	(373)			(373)
Balance at Feb. 02, 2019	$ 3,553	$ 19	$ 0	3,481	$ 53
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2019	378	378
Revenue 606 Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect	$ 36			$ 36

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ST_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS" EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.97	$ 0.92	$ 0.92

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,003	$ 848	$ 676
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	578	559	593
Amortization Lease Incentives	(61)	(60)	(62)
Share-based compensation	91	87	76
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	0	0	(4)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	0	0	(1)
Other Asset Impairment Charges	14	28	107
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	71
Non-cash and other items	(6)	19	(4)
Deferred income taxes	65	61	(54)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(154)	(142)	46
Other current assets and other long-term assets	(18)	33	54
Accounts payable	(78)	(90)	146
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(196)	34	76
Income taxes payable, net of prepaid and other tax-related items	113	(52)	19
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	30	55	(20)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,381	1,380	1,719
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(705)	(731)	(524)
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments	(464)	0	0
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	177	0	0
Insurance proceeds related to loss on property and equipment	0	66	0
Other	(9)	(1)	(5)
Net cash used for investing activities	(1,001)	(666)	(529)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of debt	0	(67)	(421)
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans	46	30	29
Withholding tax payments related to vesting of stock units	(23)	(18)	(19)
Repurchases of common stock	(398)	(315)	0
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	0	0	1
Cash dividends paid	(373)	(361)	(367)
Other	(1)	0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	(749)	(731)	(777)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash	(10)	19	0
Net increase (decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash	(379)	2	413
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at beginning of period	1,799	1,797	1,384
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash end of period	1,420	1,799	1,797
Non-cash investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment not yet paid at end of period	93	77	56
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest during the period	76	76	82
Cash paid for income taxes during the period, net of refunds	$ 143	$ 570	$ 488

Organization and Summary of Sig

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization The Gap, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a global omni-channel retailer offering apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix, and Hill City brands. We have Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Japan, Italy, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mexico. We also have franchise agreements with unaffiliated franchisees to operate Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic stores in approximately 34 other countries around the world. In addition, our products are available to customers online through Company-owned websites and through the use of third parties that provide logistics and fulfillment services. Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Gap, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Fiscal Year and Presentation Our fiscal year is a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. The fiscal years ended February 2, 2019 ( fiscal 2018 ) and January 28, 2017 ( fiscal 2016 ) consisted of 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 ( fiscal 2017 ) consisted of 53 weeks. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments Cash includes funds deposited in banks and amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions that process in less than seven days. All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents are placed primarily in time deposits and money market funds. With the exception of our available-for-sale investments noted below, we value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate. Income related to these securities is recorded in interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Highly liquid investments with original maturities of greater than three months and less than two years are classified as short-term investments. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value using market prices. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale investments impact net income only when such securities are sold or an other-than-temporary impairment is recognized. Income related to these investments is recorded in interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Merchandise Inventory We value inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the weighted-average cost method. We record an adjustment when future estimated selling price is less than cost. We review our inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and broken assortments (items no longer in stock in a sufficient range of sizes or colors) and use promotions and markdowns to clear merchandise. In addition, we estimate and accrue shortage for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as other current assets, other long-term assets, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, or lease incentives and other long-term liabilities. For derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and is recognized in income in the period in which the underlying transaction impacts the income statement. For derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as net investment hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of OCI and is reclassified into income in the period or periods during which the hedged subsidiary is either sold or liquidated (or substantially liquidated). Gains and losses on the derivative financial instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, if any, are recognized in current income. For derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Property and Equipment Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives are as follows: Category Term Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or economic life, up to 15 years Furniture and equipment Up to 10 years Software 3 to 7 years Buildings and building improvements Up to 39 years When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, with any resulting gain or loss recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Asset Retirement Obligations An asset retirement obligation represents a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that is incurred upon the acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of that long-lived asset. The Company’s asset retirement obligations are primarily associated with leasehold improvements that we are contractually obligated to remove at the end of a lease to comply with the lease agreement. We recognize asset retirement obligations at the inception of a lease with such conditions if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Asset retirement obligations are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and lease incentives and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently adjusted for changes in estimated asset retirement obligations. The associated estimated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset and depreciated over its useful life. Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenues include merchandise sales at stores, online, and through franchise agreements. We also receive revenue sharing from our credit card agreement for private label and co-branded credit cards, and breakage revenue related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, and outstanding loyalty points, which are realized based upon historical redemption patterns. For online sales and catalog sales, the Company has elected to treat shipping and handling as fulfillment activities and not a separate performance obligation. Accordingly, we recognize revenue for our single performance obligation related to online sales and catalog sales at the time control of the merchandise passes to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. We also record an allowance for estimated returns based on our historical return patterns and various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable, which is presented on a gross basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Revenues are presented net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. We have credit card agreements with third parties to provide our customers with private label credit cards and co-branded credit cards (collectively, the “Credit Card programs"). Each private label credit card bears the logo of Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, or Athleta and can be used at any of our U.S. or Canadian store locations and online. The co-branded credit card is a VISA credit card bearing the logo of Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, or Athleta and can be used everywhere VISA credit cards are accepted. The Credit Card programs offer incentives to cardholders in the form of reward certificates upon the cumulative purchase of an established amount. Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony"), a third-party financing company, is the sole owner of the accounts and underwrites the credit issued under the Credit Card programs. Our agreement with Synchrony provides for certain payments to be made to us, including a share of revenue from the performance of the credit card portfolios and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts. We have identified separate performance obligations related to our credit card agreement that includes both providing a license and an obligation to redeem loyalty points issued under the loyalty rewards program. Our obligation to provide a license is satisfied when the subsequent sale or usage occurs and our obligation to redeem loyalty points is deferred until those loyalty points are redeemed. Prior to fiscal 2018, income received related to our Credit Card programs was recorded within operating expenses and cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses. With the adoption of ASC 606, income related to our Credit Card programs is now classified within net sales on our Consolidated Statement of Income. We also have franchise agreements with unaffiliated franchisees to operate Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy stores in a number of countries throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Under these agreements, third parties operate, or will operate, stores that sell apparel and related products under our brand names. We have identified separate performance obligations related to our franchise agreements that include both providing our franchise partners with a license and an obligation to supply franchise partners with our merchandise. Our obligation to provide a license is satisfied when the subsequent sale or usage occurs and our obligation to supply franchise partners with our merchandise is satisfied when control transfers. Classification of Expenses Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses include the following: • the cost of merchandise; • inventory shortage and valuation adjustments; • freight charges; • online shipping and packaging costs; • costs associated with our sourcing operations, including payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses; • gains and losses associated with foreign currency derivative contracts related to hedging of merchandise purchases and intercompany revenue transactions; and • rent, occupancy, depreciation, and amortization related to our store operations, distribution centers, and certain corporate functions. Operating expenses include the following: • payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our store operations and field management; • payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers; • payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our corporate functions, including product design and development; • marketing; • information technology maintenance costs and expenses; • rent, occupancy, depreciation, and amortization for our corporate facilities; • research and development expenses; • third party credit card processing fees; and • other expenses (income). Payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers recorded in operating expenses were $316 million , $297 million , and $254 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. Research and development costs described in Accounting Standards Codification No. 730 are expensed as incurred. These costs include expenditures for new or innovative products and technological improvements for existing products and process innovation, which primarily consist of payroll and related benefits attributable to time spent on research and development activities. Research and development expenses recorded in operating expenses under ASC 730 were $ 50 million , $ 51 million , and $ 46 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The classification of expenses varies across the apparel retail industry. Accordingly, our cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses and operating expenses may not be comparable to those of other companies. Rent Expense Minimum rent expense is recognized over the term of the lease, starting when possession of the property is taken from the landlord, which normally includes a construction period prior to the store opening. When a lease contains a predetermined fixed escalation of the minimum rent, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis and record the difference between the recognized rent expense and the amounts payable under the lease as a short-term or long-term deferred rent liability. We also receive tenant allowances upon entering into certain leases, which are recorded as a short-term or long-term tenant allowance liability and amortized using the straight-line method as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease. Costs related to common area maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, and other occupancy costs the Company is obligated to pay are excluded from minimum rent expense. Certain leases provide for contingent rents that are not measurable at inception. These contingent rents are primarily based on a percentage of sales that are in excess of a predetermined level and/or rent increase based on a change in the consumer price index or fair market value. These amounts are excluded from minimum rent and are included in the determination of rent expense when it is probable that the expense has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review the carrying amount of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events that result in an impairment review include a significant decrease in the operating performance of the long-lived asset, or the decision to close a store, corporate facility, or distribution center. Long-lived assets are considered impaired if the carrying amount exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group. For impaired assets, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset or asset group and its estimated fair value, which is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimated fair value of the asset or asset group is based on discounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group using a discount rate commensurate with the related risk. The asset group is defined as the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available and largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for our retail stores is primarily at the store level. Goodwill and Intangible Assets We review the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Events that result in an impairment review include significant changes in the business climate, declines in our operating results, or an expectation that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We assess potential impairment by considering present economic conditions as well as future expectations. We adopted ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The amendments simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Under the ASU, the impairment test is simply the comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, with the impairment charge being the deficit in fair value but not exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The simplified one-step impairment test applies to all reporting units (including those with zero or negative carrying amounts). In fiscal 2016, the Company performed the goodwill impairment test under the previous Accounting Standards Codification No. 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other as the annual impairment test was performed prior to January 1, 2017. Under the previous guidance, we reviewed goodwill for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, including goodwill, as a basis for determining whether it was necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If it was determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, the two-step test was performed to identify potential goodwill impairment. If it was determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, it was unnecessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Based on certain circumstances, we elected to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceeded directly to performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. The first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test compared the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. The second step included hypothetically valuing all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Then, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill was compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeded the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognized an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the carrying amount. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a business unit one level below that operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. The Company's reporting units that have goodwill are Athleta and Intermix. A trade name is considered impaired if the carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value. If a trade name is considered impaired, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the trade name. The fair value of a trade name is determined using the relief from royalty method, which requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses, and selecting appropriate discount rates and royalty rates. Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including the trade names, are recorded in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Pre-Opening Costs Pre-opening and start-up activity costs, which include rent and occupancy, supplies, advertising, and payroll expenses incurred prior to the opening of a new store or other facility, are expensed in the period in which they occur. Advertising Costs associated with the production of advertising, such as writing, copy, printing, and other costs, are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with communicating advertising that has been produced, such as television and magazine costs, are expensed when the advertising event takes place. Advertising expense was $650 million , $673 million , and $601 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, and is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense for stock options and other stock awards is determined based on the grant-date fair value. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options, which requires the input of subjective assumptions regarding the expected term, expected volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate. For units granted whereby one share of common stock is issued for each unit as the unit vests (“Stock Units”), the fair value is determined based on the Company’s stock price on the date of grant less future expected dividends during the vesting period. For stock options and Stock Units, we recognize share-based compensation cost over the vesting period. With the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 in fiscal 2017, we account for forfeitures as they occur. Share-based compensation expense is recorded primarily in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income over the period during which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for stock options and Stock Units. Deferred Revenue We defer revenue when cash payments are received in advance of performance for unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement. For fiscal 2018, the opening balance of deferred revenue for these obligations was $232 million , of which $200 million was recognized as revenue during the period. The closing balance of deferred revenue related to gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts was $227 million as of February 2, 2019 . We expect that the majority of our revenue deferrals as of February 2, 2019 will be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months as our performance obligations are satisfied. As of February 2, 2019 , there were no material contract liabilities related to our franchise agreements. Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is computed as net income divided by basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed as net income divided by diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period including common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents consist of shares subject to share-based awards with exercise prices less than the average market price of our common stock for the period, to the extent their inclusion would be dilutive. Stock options and other stock awards that contain performance conditions are not included in the calculation of common stock equivalents until such performance conditions have been achieved. Foreign Currency Our international subsidiaries primarily use local currencies as their functional currency and translate their assets and liabilities at the current rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses from their operations are translated using rates that approximate those in effect during the period in which the transactions occur. The resulting gains and losses from translation are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and in accumulated OCI on the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Transaction gains and losses resulting from intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature are also classified as accumulated OCI. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The aggregate transaction gains and losses recorded in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) $ (32 ) $ 31 $ (18 ) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from certain derivative financial instruments 34 (30 ) 10 Net foreign exchange gain (loss) $ 2 $ 1 $ (8 ) Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the Consolidated Financial Statements. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our income tax expense includes changes in our estimated liability for exposures associated with our various tax filing positions. At any point in time, many tax years are subject to or in the process of being audited by various taxing authorities. To the extent our estimates of settlements change or the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determinations are made. The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company has made an accounting policy election to treat taxes due on the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) of foreign subsidiaries as a current period expense. See Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on income taxes. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Except as noted below, the Company has considered all recent accounting pronouncements and has concluded that there are no recent accounting pronouncements that may have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements, based on current information. Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles of recognizing revenue and create common revenue recognition guidance between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. On February 4, 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2014-09 and related amendments (collectively “ASC 606”) using the modified retrospective transition method and recorded an increase to opening retained earnings of $36 million , net of tax, related primarily to breakage revenue for gift cards and credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. For fiscal 2018, the impact of applying ASC 606 primarily resulted in an increase in net sales driven by a reclassification of $443 million for revenue sharing associated with our credit card programs and breakage revenue for gift cards and credit vouchers, which were previously recorded as a reduction to operating expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income. Net sales for fiscal 2018 also increased by $176 million due to the reclassification of reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our Credit Card programs, which were previously recorded as a reduction to cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. There were no other material impacts to the Consolidated Statements of Income resulting from the application of ASC 606 during fiscal 2018. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the impact of applying ASC 606 for sales return allowance. In addition, see Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disaggregation of revenue by brand and by region. Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash, which amended the presentation of restricted cash within the statement of cash flows. The new guidance requires that restricted cash be added to cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows. On February 4, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-18 on a retrospective basis. The retrospective adoption increased our beginning and ending cash and cash equivalent balances within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to include restricted cash balances. The adoption had no other material impacts to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and had no impact on our results of operations or financial position. Any cash that is legally restricted from use is classified as restricted cash. If the purpose of restricted cash is related to acquiring a long-term asset, liquidating a long-term liability, or is otherwise unavailable for a period longer than one year from the balance sheet date, the restricted cash is included within other long-term assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Otherwise, restricted cash is included within other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 2, 2019, restricted cash primarily includes consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building, as well as consideration that serves as collateral for our insurance obligations. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within our Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total shown on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,081 $ 1,783 $ 1,783 Restricted cash included in other current assets 1 1 1 Restricted cash included in other long-term assets (a) 338 15 13 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows $ 1,420 $ 1,799 $ 1,797 __________ (a) Includes $320 million of consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building expected to be completed in fiscal 2019. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, that updates certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. We adopted this ASU on February 4, 2018 with no material impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases at the commencement date based on the total minimum lease commitment amount including options to extend lease terms that are reasonably assured of being exercised. We will adopt ASU No. 2016-02 and related amendments (collectively "ASC 842") on February 3, 2019. The standard may be adopted by a modified retrospective method or by an optional transition method, which allows for the prospective application of the standard. We will adopt the standard using the optional transition method with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. In addition, we have elected to apply certain practical expedients which permit us not to reassess whether existing contracts are or contain leases, to not reassess the lease classification of any existing leases, and to not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. We also intend to elect the practical expedient of not separating non-lease components from lease components for new and modified leases. We expect the adoption of ASC 842 will result in the recording of a right-of-use asset and an operating lease liability of approximately $5.8 billion and $6.6 billion , respectively, as of February 3, 2019. Most store leases have a five-year base period and include options that allow us to extend the lease term beyond the initial base period, subject to terms agreed upon at lease inception. At the beginning of the period of adoption, we will recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment in retained earnings due in part to impairment of certain right-of-use assets at the effective date. We do not expect that the adoption of ASC 842 will result in a material impact to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and we are currently assessing the impact to our Consolidated Statements of Income. The implementation of the new standard will also result in changes to our accounting systems and related internal controls over financial reporting. See Note 11 , Leases, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the aggregate minimum noncancelable annual lease payments under leases in effect on Feb

Additional Financial Statement

Additional Financial Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]	Additional Financial Statement Information Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Cash (1) $ 708 $ 1,256 Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits 341 490 Money market funds 26 37 Domestic commercial paper 6 — Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,081 $ 1,783 __________ (1) Cash includes $68 million and $72 million of amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Short-Term Investments Short-term investments consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, U.S. agency securities $ 22 $ — Corporate securities 141 — U.S. treasury securities 125 — Short-term investments $ 288 $ — Other Current Assets Other current assets consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Accounts receivable $ 359 $ 282 Prepaid income taxes 102 237 Prepaid minimum rent and occupancy expenses 157 158 Derivative financial instruments 20 14 Other 113 97 Other current assets $ 751 $ 788 Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Leasehold improvements $ 3,104 $ 3,140 Furniture and equipment 2,732 2,623 Software 1,525 1,703 Land, buildings, and building improvements 1,123 1,037 Construction-in-progress 183 264 Property and equipment, at cost 8,667 8,767 Less: Accumulated depreciation (5,755 ) (5,962 ) Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $ 2,912 $ 2,805 Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $575 million , $556 million , and $590 million for fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. Interest of $10 million , $9 million , and $9 million related to assets under construction was capitalized in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. We recorded a charge for the impairment of long-lived assets of $14 million , $28 million , and $107 million for fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, related to store assets which is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Other Long-Term Assets Other long-term assets consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Long-term income tax-related assets $ 151 $ 233 Goodwill 109 109 Trade names 92 95 Restricted Cash (1) 338 15 Other 196 164 Other long-term assets $ 886 $ 616 __________ (1) Includes $320 million of consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building expected to be completed in fiscal 2019. No goodwill impairment charges were recorded in fiscal 2018 or 2017 . In fiscal 2016, we recorded a charge for the impairment of goodwill related to the Intermix reporting unit of $71 million , which was recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures on goodwill and other intangible assets. No other individual items accounted for greater than five percent of total assets as of February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018 . Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Accrued compensation and benefits $ 254 $ 462 Unredeemed gift cards and credit vouchers, net of breakage — 247 Deferred revenue (1) 227 — Short-term deferred rent and tenant allowances 101 103 Accrued advertising 41 43 Other 401 415 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 1,024 $ 1,270 __________ (1) Due to the adoption of ASC 606, unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement are now presented as deferred revenue. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. No other individual items accounted for greater than five percent of total current liabilities as of February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018 . Lease Incentives and Other Long-Term Liabilities Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances $ 736 $ 749 Long-term income tax-related liabilities 118 152 Long-term asset retirement obligations 52 52 Other 167 182 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ 1,073 $ 1,135 The net activity related to asset retirement obligations includes adjustments to the asset retirement obligation balance and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Sales Return Allowance With the adoption of ASC 606, we now recognize allowances for estimated sales returns on a gross basis rather than a net basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of February 2, 2019 , we recorded a right of return asset for merchandise we expect to receive back from customers of $38 million , which is recorded within other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, and a liability for refunds payable of $78 million , which is recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of February 2, 2019 , the net amount under the previous guidance would have been $39 million recorded as accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Accordingly, the impact of the change in accounting standard on our Consolidated Balance Sheet is an increase of $38 million to other current assets and an increase of $39 million to accrued expenses and other current liabilities. For fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, the opening balances of the sales return allowance recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were $30 million and $27 million , respectively. Additions to the allowance were $955 million and $861 million in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, respectively, and deductions from the allowance were $952 million and $858 million in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, respectively. The closing balances of the sales return allowance recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were $33 million and $30 million , for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, respectively.

Goodwill and Trade Names

Goodwill and Trade Names	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Goodwill and Trade Names The following goodwill and trade names are included in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Goodwill (1) $ 109 $ 109 Trade names (2) $ 92 $ 95 __________ (1) Includes $99 million and $10 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively. (2) Includes $54 million and $38 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively. Goodwill We assess whether events or circumstances indicate that goodwill is impaired every quarter, and evaluate goodwill impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017, we completed our annual impairment test of goodwill and we did not recognize any impairment charges. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we recognized an impairment charge of $71 million for goodwill related to the Intermix reporting unit. This impairment charge was recorded in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Income and reduced the $81 million of purchase price allocated to goodwill in connection with the acquisition of Intermix in December 2012 to $10 million as of January 28, 2017. Trade Names During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 , 2017, and 2016, we completed our annual impairment test of trade names and we did not recognize any impairment charges.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the amount recorded in long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for our $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.95 percent notes (the "Notes") due April 2021 was $1.25 billion and is equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, net of the unamortized discount. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the estimated fair value of the Notes was $1.30 billion and $1.33 billion , respectively, and was based on the quoted market price of the Notes (level 1 inputs) as of the last business day of the respective fiscal year. Interest is payable semi-annually on April 12 and October 12 of each year, and we have an option to call the Notes in whole or in part at any time, subject to a make-whole premium. The Notes agreement is unsecured and does not contain any financial covenants. Our 15 billion Japanese yen, four -year, unsecured term loan due January 2018 , was paid in full in June 2017. Repayments of 2.5 billion Japanese yen were payable on January 15 of each year, and a final repayment of 7.5 billion Japanese yen, which was due on January 15, 2018 . Interest was payable at least quarterly based on an interest rate equal to the Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate plus a fixed margin.

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
CreditFacilityDisclosure [Text Block]	Credit Facilities We have a $500 million , five -year, unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"), which was scheduled to expire in May 2020 . On May 31, 2018, we entered into an agreement to extend the term of the Facility to May 2023 . The Facility is available for general corporate purposes including working capital, trade letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. The Facility fees fluctuate based on our long-term senior unsecured credit ratings and our leverage ratio. If we were to draw on the Facility, interest would be a base rate (typically LIBOR) plus a margin based on our long-term senior unsecured credit ratings and our leverage ratio on the unpaid principal amount. To maintain availability of funds under the Facility, we pay a facility fee on the full facility amount, regardless of usage. As of February 2, 2019 , there were no borrowings and no material outstanding standby letters of credit under the Facility. We maintain multiple agreements with third parties that make unsecured revolving credit facilities available for our operations in foreign locations (the “Foreign Facilities”). These Foreign Facilities are uncommitted and are generally available for borrowings, overdraft borrowings, and the issuance of bank guarantees. The total capacity of the Foreign Facilities was $57 million as of February 2, 2019 . As of February 2, 2019 , there were no borrowings under the Foreign Facilities. There were $16 million in bank guarantees issued and outstanding primarily related to store leases under the Foreign Facilities as of February 2, 2019 . We have bilateral unsecured standby letter of credit agreements that are uncommitted and do not have expiration dates. As of February 2, 2019 , we had $13 million in standby letters of credit issued under these agreements. The Facility contains financial and other covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on liens and subsidiary debt, as well as the maintenance of two financial ratios—a minimum annual fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.00 and a maximum annual leverage ratio of 2.25 . As of February 2, 2019 , we were in compliance with all such covenants. Violation of these covenants could result in a default under the Facility, which would permit the participating banks to terminate our ability to access the Facility for letters of credit and advances and require the immediate repayment of any outstanding advances.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives and available-for-sale debt securities. The Company categorizes financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value based upon a three-level hierarchy that considers the related valuation techniques. There were no material purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements related to recurring level 3 measurements during fiscal 2018 or 2017 . There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities into or out of level 1, level 2, and level 3 during fiscal 2018 or 2017 . Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and cash equivalents held at amortized cost are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) February 2, 2019 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 373 $ 26 $ 347 $ — Short-term investments 288 125 163 — Derivative financial instruments 20 — 20 — Deferred compensation plan assets 48 48 — — Other assets 2 — — 2 Total $ 731 $ 199 $ 530 $ 2 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 11 $ — $ 11 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) February 3, 2018 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 527 $ 37 $ 490 $ — Derivative financial instruments 14 — 14 — Deferred compensation plan assets 47 47 — — Total $ 588 $ 84 $ 504 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 43 $ — $ 43 $ — We have highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents, which are placed primarily in time deposits, money market funds, and commercial paper. With the exception of our available-for-sale investments noted below, we value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate. Our available-for-sale securities are comprised of investments in debt securities. These securities are recorded at fair value using market prices. As of February 2, 2019 , the Company held $ 288 million of available-for-sale debt securities with maturity dates greater than three months and less than two years within short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In addition, as of February 2, 2019 , the Company held $ 16 million of available-for-sale debt securities with maturities of less than three months at the time of purchase within cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income were immaterial for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 . The Company regularly reviews its available-for-sale securities for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company did not consider any of its securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired and, accordingly, did not recognize any impairment loss for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 . Derivative financial instruments primarily include foreign exchange forward contracts. The currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar are Canadian dollars, Japanese yen, British pounds, Euro, Chinese yuan, Mexican pesos, and Taiwan dollars. The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments is determined using pricing models based on current market rates. Derivative financial instruments in an asset position are recorded in other current assets or other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative financial instruments in a liability position are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities or lease incentives and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We maintain the Gap, Inc., Deferred Compensation Plan (“DCP”), which allows eligible employees and non-employee directors to defer base compensation up to a maximum percentage. Plan investments are directed by participants and are recorded at market value and designated for the DCP. The fair value of the Company’s DCP assets is determined based on quoted market prices, and the assets are recorded in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Nonfinancial Assets We recorded a charge for the impairment of long-lived assets of $14 million , $28 million , and $107 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, related to store assets which is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The impairment charge reduced the then carrying amount of the applicable long-lived assets of $15 million , $30 million , and $125 million to their fair value of $1 million , $2 million , and $18 million during fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The fair value of the long-lived assets was determined using level 3 inputs and the valuation techniques discussed in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. During fiscal 2016, the Company announced measures that resulted in the closure of its fleet of 53 Old Navy stores in Japan and select Banana Republic stores, primarily internationally. In fiscal 2016, we recorded a charge for the impairment of long-lived assets of $54 million related to the announced store closures, and an additional $53 million for long-lived assets that were unrelated to the announced measures. There were no impairment charges recorded for other indefinite-lived intangible assets for fiscal 2018 , 2017 , or 2016 . There were no impairment charges recorded for goodwill for fiscal 2018 or 2017 . In fiscal 2016, we recorded an impairment charge of $71 million for goodwill related to Intermix. The fair value of the Intermix reporting unit was determined using level 3 inputs and valuation techniques discussed in Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We operate in foreign countries, which exposes us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk and do not enter into derivative financial contracts for trading purposes. Consistent with our risk management guidelines, we hedge a portion of our transactions related to merchandise purchases for foreign operations and certain intercompany transactions using foreign exchange forward contracts. These contracts are entered into with large, reputable financial institutions that are monitored for counterparty risk. The currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar are Canadian dollars, Japanese yen, British pounds, Euro, Chinese yuan, Mexican pesos, and Taiwan dollars. Cash Flow Hedges We designate the following foreign exchange forward contracts as cash flow hedges: (1) forward contracts used to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs denominated in U.S. dollars made by our international subsidiaries whose functional currencies are their local currencies; (2) forward contracts used to hedge forecasted intercompany royalty payments denominated in foreign currencies received by entities whose functional currencies are U.S. dollars; and (3) forward contracts used to hedge forecasted intercompany revenue transactions related to merchandise sold from our regional purchasing entity, whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar, to certain international subsidiaries in their local currencies. The foreign exchange forward contracts entered into to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs, intercompany royalty payments, and intercompany revenue transactions generally have terms of up to 24 months. Net Investment Hedges We may also use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the net assets of international subsidiaries to offset the foreign currency translation and economic exposures related to our investment in these subsidiaries. Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments We use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge our market risk exposure associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for certain intercompany balances denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity with the intercompany balance. The gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments that represent economic hedges, as well as the remeasurement of the underlying intercompany balances, is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same period and generally offset. Outstanding Notional Amounts As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , we had foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding in the following notional amounts: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges $ 774 $ 745 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 660 577 Total $ 1,434 $ 1,322 Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Financial Instruments The fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts are as follows: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Other current assets $ 15 $ 11 Other long-term assets — — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3 32 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities — — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Other current assets $ 5 $ 3 Other long-term assets — — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 8 11 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities — — Total derivatives in an asset position $ 20 $ 14 Total derivatives in a liability position $ 11 $ 43 All of the unrealized gains and losses from designated cash flow hedges as of February 2, 2019 will be recognized in income within the next 12 months at the then-current values, which may differ from the fair values as of February 2, 2019 shown above. Our foreign exchange forward contracts are subject to master netting arrangements with each of our counterparties and such arrangements are enforceable in the event of default or early termination of the contract. We do not elect to offset the fair values of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and as such the fair values shown above represent gross amounts. The amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangements are $4 million and $1 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. If we did elect to offset, the net amounts of our derivative financial instruments in an asset position would be $16 million and $13 million and the net amounts of the derivative financial instruments in a liability position would be $7 million and $42 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures on the fair value measurements of our derivative financial instruments. The effective portion of gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recorded in OCI and on the Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis, are as follows : Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income $ 50 $ (60 ) $ (28 ) Gain reclassified into cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses 13 — 31 Gain (loss) reclassified into operating expenses 1 (1 ) (8 ) Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships: Loss recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ (1 ) $ (2 ) For fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , there were no amounts of gain or loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income for derivative financial instruments in net investment hedging relationships, as we did not sell or liquidate (or substantially liquidate) any of our hedged subsidiaries during the periods. Gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Gain (loss) recognized in operating expenses $ 33 $ (29 ) $ 18

Common Stock

Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common Stock Issuance and Repurchases	Common Stock Common and Preferred Stock The Company is authorized to issue 2.3 billion shares of common stock and 60 million shares of Class B common stock, which is convertible into shares of common stock on a share-for-share basis. Transfer of the Class B shares is restricted. In addition, the holders of the Class B common stock have six votes per share on most matters and are entitled to a lower cash dividend. No Class B shares have been issued as of February 2, 2019 . The Company is authorized to issue 30 million shares of one or more series of preferred stock, which has a par value of $0.05 per share, and to establish at the time of issuance the issue price, dividend rate, redemption price, liquidation value, conversion features, and such other terms and conditions of each series (including voting rights) as the Board of Directors deems appropriate, without further action on the part of the stockholders. No preferred shares have been issued as of February 2, 2019 . Share Repurchases Share repurchase activity is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ and shares in millions except average per share cost) 2018 2017 2016 Number of shares repurchased (1) 14 13 — Total cost $ 398 $ 315 $ — Average per share cost including commissions $ 28.93 $ 24.43 $ — __________ (1) Excludes shares withheld to settle employee statutory tax withholding related to the vesting of stock units. In February 2016, the Board of Directors approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization. The February 2016 repurchase program had $287 million remaining as of February 2, 2019 . In February 2019, the Board of Directors approved a new $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization which supersedes and replaces the February 2016 repurchase program. All of the share repurchases were paid for as of February 2, 2019 , February 3, 2018 , and January 28, 2017 . All common stock repurchased is immediately retired.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, are as follows: ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at February 3, 2018 $ 64 $ (28 ) $ 36 Foreign currency translation (20 ) — (20 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 54 54 Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI 3 (20 ) (17 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (17 ) 34 17 Balance at February 2, 2019 $ 47 $ 6 $ 53 ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at January 28, 2017 $ 29 $ 25 $ 54 Foreign currency translation 35 — 35 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (51 ) (51 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — (2 ) (2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 35 (53 ) (18 ) Balance at February 3, 2018 $ 64 $ (28 ) $ 36 ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 22 $ 63 $ 85 Foreign currency translation 7 — 7 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (26 ) (26 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — (12 ) (12 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 7 (38 ) (31 ) Balance at January 28, 2017 $ 29 $ 25 $ 54 See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income and their corresponding effects on the respective line items on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Stock units $ 71 $ 69 $ 61 Stock options 16 14 11 Employee stock purchase plan 4 4 4 Share-based compensation expense 91 87 76 Less: Income tax benefit (22 ) (35 ) (30 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 69 $ 52 $ 46 No material share-based compensation expense was capitalized in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , or 2016 . There were no material modifications made to our outstanding stock options and other stock awards in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , or 2016 . Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures, when recognizing share-based compensation expense. The cumulative-effect adjustment of this change was recognized as a $3 million increase, net of tax, to retained earnings as of the beginning of fiscal 2017. General Description of Stock Option and Other Stock Award Plans The 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan") was amended and restated as of February 22, 2017 and further amended and restated in February 2019, subject to shareholder approval. Under the 2016 Plan, nonqualified stock options and other stock awards are granted to officers, directors, eligible employees, and consultants at exercise prices or initial values equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant or as determined by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors. As of February 2, 2019 , there were 216,586,781 shares that have been authorized for issuance under the 2016 Plan. Stock Units Under the 2016 Plan, Stock Units are granted to employees and members of the Board of Directors. Vesting generally occurs over a period of three to four years of continued service by the employee in equal annual installments. Vesting is immediate in the case of members of the Board of Directors. In some cases, Stock Unit vesting is also subject to the attainment of pre-determined performance metrics ("Performance Shares"). At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the probability that the Performance Shares will vest. We record share-based compensation expense on an accelerated basis over a period of two to three years once granted, based on the grant-date fair value and the probability that the pre-determined performance metrics will be achieved. A summary of Stock Unit activity under the 2016 Plan for fiscal 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Balance as of February 3, 2018 6,263,501 $ 25.21 Granted 5,639,143 $ 29.33 Vested (2,070,317 ) $ 28.04 Forfeited (1,747,068 ) $ 26.98 Balance as of February 2, 2019 8,085,259 $ 29.97 A summary of additional information about Stock Units is as follows: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average fair value per share of Stock Units granted $ 29.33 $ 21.81 $ 26.47 Fair value of Stock Units vested (in millions) $ 58 $ 64 $ 59 The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested Stock Units as of February 2, 2019 was $202 million . As of February 2, 2019 , there was $128 million (before any related tax benefit) of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested Stock Units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years. Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense may be adjusted for future forfeitures as they occur. Stock Units Granted Based on Performance Metrics Under the 2016 Plan, some Stock Units are granted to employees only after the achievement of pre-determined performance metrics. At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the probability that Stock Units will be granted. We record share-based compensation expense based on the probability that the performance metrics will be achieved, with an offsetting increase to current liabilities. We revalue the liability at the end of each reporting period and record an adjustment to share-based compensation expense as required based on the probability that the performance metrics will be achieved. A Stock Unit is granted upon certification of the performance metrics. At that time, the associated liability is reclassified to stockholders’ equity. Out of 5,639,143 Stock Units granted in fiscal 2018 , 1,840,119 Stock Units were granted based on satisfaction of performance metrics. The liability related to potential Stock Units to be granted based on performance metrics, which is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $2 million and $12 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively. Stock Options We have stock options outstanding under the 2016 Plan. Stock options generally expire the earlier of 10 years from the grant date, three months after employee termination, or one year after the date of an employee’s retirement or death. Vesting generally occurs over a period of four years of continued service by the employee, with 25 percent vesting on each of the four anniversary dates. The fair value of stock options issued during fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Expected term (in years) 3.9 3.9 3.7 Expected volatility 36.3 % 38.2 % 33.5 % Dividend yield 3.1 % 3.8 % 3.5 % Risk-free interest rate 2.5 % 1.7 % 1.2 % A summary of stock option activity under the 2016 Plan for fiscal 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance as of February 3, 2018 9,142,206 $ 28.67 Granted 3,585,976 $ 32.00 Exercised (794,430 ) $ 25.91 Forfeited/Expired (1,248,330 ) $ 30.32 Balance as of February 2, 2019 10,685,422 $ 29.80 A summary of additional information about stock options is as follows: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average fair value per share of stock options granted $ 7.75 $ 5.47 $ 5.60 Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in millions) $ 5 $ 1 $ 1 Fair value of stock options vested (in millions) $ 14 $ 12 $ 9 Information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as of February 2, 2019 is as follows: Intrinsic Value as of February 2, 2019 (in millions) Number of Shares as of February 2, 2019 Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Options Outstanding $ 7 10,685,422 7.5 $ 29.80 Options Exercisable $ 3 3,727,628 5.9 $ 31.46 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), eligible U.S. and Canadian employees are able to purchase our common stock at 85 percent of the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on the last day of the three-month purchase periods. Accordingly, compensation expense is recognized for an amount equal to the 15 percent discount. Employees pay for their stock purchases through payroll deductions at a rate equal to any whole percentage from 1 percent to 15 percent. There were 1,008,100 , 1,113,640 , and 1,260,361 shares issued under the ESPP in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. As of February 2, 2019 , there were 7,136,090 shares reserved for future issuances under the ESPP.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	Leases We lease most of our store premises and some of our corporate facilities and distribution centers. These operating leases expire at various dates through 2038 . Most store leases have a five-year base period and include options that allow us to extend the lease term beyond the initial base period, subject to terms agreed upon at lease inception. Some leases also include early termination options, which can be exercised under specific conditions. The aggregate minimum non-cancelable annual lease payments under leases in effect on February 2, 2019 are as follows: ($ in millions) Fiscal Year 2019 $ 1,156 2020 1,098 2021 892 2022 730 2023 539 Thereafter 1,520 Total minimum lease commitments $ 5,935 The total minimum lease commitment amount above does not include minimum sublease rent income of $12 million receivable in the future under non-cancelable sublease agreements. In addition, the total minimum lease commitment amount above excludes options to extend lease terms that are reasonably assured of being exercised. Rent expense related to our store premises, corporate facilities, and distribution centers under operating leases is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Minimum rent expense $ 1,211 $ 1,208 $ 1,208 Contingent rent expense 95 98 107 Less: Sublease income (6 ) (6 ) (4 ) Total $ 1,300 $ 1,300 $ 1,311

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For financial reporting purposes, components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 1,183 $ 1,301 $ 1,191 Foreign 139 123 (67 ) Income before income taxes $ 1,322 $ 1,424 $ 1,124 The provision for income taxes consists of the following: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Current: Federal $ 164 $ 415 $ 405 State 41 51 47 Foreign 49 49 50 Total current 254 515 502 Deferred: Federal 55 55 (41 ) State 11 (5 ) (5 ) Foreign (1 ) 11 (8 ) Total deferred 65 61 (54 ) Total provision $ 319 $ 576 $ 448 The difference between the effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate is as follows: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Federal statutory tax rate 21.0 % 33.7 % 35.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit 4.0 4.0 3.7 Tax impact of foreign operations 0.1 (1.1 ) 4.5 Impact of TCJA of 2017 (3.2 ) 4.0 — Excess foreign tax credits 0.5 (0.7 ) (5.0 ) Non-deductible goodwill impairment charge — — 2.2 Other 1.7 0.5 (0.5 ) Effective tax rate 24.1 % 40.4 % 39.9 % On December 22, 2017, the TCJA was enacted into law, which significantly changed existing U.S. tax law and included numerous provisions that affect our business, such as imposing a one-time transition tax on deemed repatriation of deferred foreign income, reducing the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, and adopting a territorial tax system. The TCJA includes a provision to tax GILTI of foreign subsidiaries, a base erosion anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”) measure that taxes certain payments between a U.S. corporation and its subsidiaries, and favorable tax treatment for certain foreign derived intangible income (“FDII”), effective for us beginning fiscal 2018. The Company has made an accounting policy election to treat taxes due on the GILTI inclusion as a current period expense. During fiscal 2018 , we recorded a $33 million measurement period adjustment to reduce our fiscal 2017 provisional estimated net charge related to the transition tax and recorded certain other immaterial measurement period adjustments to reduce our fiscal 2017 provisional estimated impact of the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the TCJA rate reduction . As of February 2, 2019 , we have finalized our accounting for the tax effects of the TCJA. While our accounting for the recorded impact of the TCJA is deemed to be complete, these amounts are based on prevailing regulations and currently available information, and any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) could impact the aforementioned amounts in future periods. During fiscal 2017 , we recorded a net $57 million charge related to the estimated effects of the TCJA primarily due to the impact of the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of foreign income and the impact of the TCJA on deferred tax assets and liabilities. In addition, our estimate of the transition tax was also impacted by a change in the structure of certain legal entities in fiscal 2017 , which resulted in an overall net tax benefit of approximately $23 million . For fiscal 2016 , the tax impact of foreign operations includes the effects of restructuring costs incurred in certain foreign subsidiaries for which the Company was not able to recognize any tax benefit. In connection with a review of the Company’s legal entity structure, we realigned certain entities in fiscal 2016 , which resulted in an overall net tax benefit of approximately $57 million . This benefit is primarily due to the recognition of foreign tax credits which exceeded the taxes due upon the realignment. Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Gross deferred tax assets: Deferred rent $ 124 $ 125 Accrued payroll and related benefits 51 55 Accruals 106 100 Inventory capitalization and other adjustments 42 23 Deferred income 29 32 Unrealized net loss on cash flow hedges — 4 Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses 70 64 Other 40 36 Total gross deferred tax assets 462 439 Valuation allowance (156 ) (151 ) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 306 288 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (180 ) (79 ) Unremitted earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries (2 ) (4 ) Unrealized net gain on cash flow hedges (3 ) — Other (6 ) (8 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (191 ) (91 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 115 $ 197 As of February 2, 2019 , we had approximately $40 million of state and $314 million of foreign loss carryovers in multiple taxing jurisdictions that could be utilized to reduce the tax liabilities of future years. The tax-effected loss carryovers were approximately $4 million for state and $67 million for foreign as of February 2, 2019 . We provided a valuation allowance of approximately $56 million against the deferred tax assets related to the foreign loss carryovers. We also provided a valuation allowance of approximately $93 million related to other foreign deferred tax assets and $7 million related to other federal deferred tax assets. The state losses expire between fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2038 . Approximately $48 million of the foreign losses expire between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2038 , and $266 million of the foreign losses do not expire. The activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 118 $ 44 $ 47 Increases related to current year tax positions 11 48 4 Prior year tax positions: Increases 29 28 3 Decreases (6 ) (2 ) (5 ) Lapse of Statute of Limitations — (1 ) — Cash settlements (15 ) — (5 ) Foreign currency translation (1 ) 1 — Balance at end of fiscal year $ 136 $ 118 $ 44 Of the $136 million , $118 million , and $44 million of total unrecognized tax benefits as of February 2, 2019 , February 3, 2018 , and January 28, 2017 , respectively, approximately $125 million , $106 million , and $34 million , respectively, represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. During fiscal 2018 and 2017, interest expense of $5 million and $4 million , respectively, was recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income relating to income tax liabilities. During fiscal 2016, there were no material amounts for interest expense relating to income tax liabilities. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Company had total accrued interest related to income tax liabilities of $10 million and $7 million , respectively. There were no accrued penalties related to income tax liabilities as of February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018 . The Company conducts business globally, and as a result, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and India. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2009 , and with few exceptions, we also are no longer subject to U.S. state, local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2008 . The Company engages in continual discussions with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in the various U.S. and foreign jurisdictions in the normal course of business. As of February 2, 2019 , we have not identified any gross unrecognized tax benefits where it is reasonably possible we will recognize a significant increase or decrease within the next 12 months.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Employee Benefit Plans We have two qualified defined contribution retirement plans, the GapShare 401(k) Plan and the GapShare Puerto Rico Plan (the “Plans”), which are available to employees who meet the eligibility requirements. The Plans permit eligible employees to make contributions up to the maximum limits allowable under the applicable Internal Revenue Codes. Under the Plans, we match, in cash, all or a portion of employees’ contributions under a predetermined formula. Our contributions vest immediately. Our matching contributions to the Plans were $45 million , $45 million , and $44 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. We maintain the Gap, Inc. DCP, which allows eligible employees and non-employee directors to defer base compensation up to a maximum percentage. Plan investments are directed by participants and are recorded at market value and designated for the DCP. The fair value of the Company’s DCP assets is determined based on quoted market prices. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the assets related to the DCP were $48 million and $47 million , respectively, and were recorded in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the corresponding liabilities related to the DCP were $48 million and $47 million , respectively, and were recorded in lease incentives and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We match all or a portion of employees’ contributions under a predetermined formula. Plan investments are elected by the participants, and investment returns are not guaranteed by the Company. Our matching contributions to the DCP in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 were not material.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings per Share Weighted-average number of shares used for earnings per share is as follows: Fiscal Year (shares in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average number of shares—basic 385 393 399 Common stock equivalents 3 3 1 Weighted-average number of shares—diluted 388 396 400 The above computations of weighted-average number of shares—diluted exclude 7 million , 9 million , and 7 million shares related to stock options and other stock awards for fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies We are a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters. These contracts primarily relate to our commercial contracts, operating leases, trademarks, intellectual property, financial agreements, and various other agreements. Under these contracts, we may provide certain routine indemnifications relating to representations and warranties (e.g., ownership of assets, environmental or tax indemnifications), or personal injury matters. The terms of these indemnifications range in duration and may not be explicitly defined. Generally, the maximum obligation under such indemnifications is not explicitly stated, and as a result, the overall amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, we have not made significant payments for these indemnifications. We believe that if we were to incur a loss in any of these matters, the loss would not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole. As a multinational company, we are subject to various Actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. Many of these Actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. As of February 2, 2019 , Actions filed against us included commercial, intellectual property, customer, employment, and data privacy claims, including class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs in some Actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. Actions are in various procedural stages and some are covered in part by insurance. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , we recorded a liability for an estimated loss if the outcome of an Action is expected to result in a loss that is considered probable and reasonably estimable. The liability recorded as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 was not material for any individual Action or in total. Subsequent to February 2, 2019 and through the filing date of March 19, 2019 , no information has become available that indicates a change is required that would be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole. We cannot predict with assurance the outcome of Actions brought against us. Accordingly, developments, settlements, or resolutions may occur and impact income in the quarter of such development, settlement, or resolution. However, we do not believe that the outcome of any current Action would have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole. Fire at the Fishkill Distribution Center On August 29, 2016, a fire occurred in one of the buildings at a Company-owned distribution center campus in Fishkill, New York impacting primarily products held for Gap and Banana Republic. Total insurance proceeds for fiscal 2016 were $174 million . In fiscal 2016, the Company recorded a gain of $73 million in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income related to insurance proceeds received in excess over the loss on inventory. The insurance receivable balance was $32 million as of January 28, 2017 , and was recorded in other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet In January 2018, the Company agreed upon a final settlement with its insurers. Total insurance proceeds for fiscal 2017 were $193 million , all of which were received by February 3, 2018 . A gain of $64 million was recognized in fiscal 2017 , primarily related to property and equipment. The remaining settlement was recorded as a reduction to the insurance receivable balance in other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet or cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses or operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income, primarily offsetting fire-related costs incurred during fiscal 2017 . During fiscal 2017 , we allocated $66 million of insurance proceeds to the loss on property and equipment, and the amount has been reported as insurance proceeds allocated to loss on property and equipment, a component of cash flows from investing activities, on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information We identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. As of February 2, 2019 , our operating segments included: Old Navy Global, Gap Global, Banana Republic Global, Athleta, and Intermix. Each operating segment has a brand president who is responsible for various geographies and channels. Each of our brands serves customers through its store and online channels, allowing us to execute on our omni-channel strategy where customers can shop seamlessly across all of our brands in retail stores and online through desktop or mobile devices. We have determined that each of our operating segments share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, and therefore the results of our operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment as of February 2, 2019 . We continually monitor and review our segment reporting structure in accordance with authoritative guidance to determine whether any changes have occurred that would impact our reportable segments. Net sales by brand and region are as follows: ($ in millions) Old Navy Global Gap Global Banana Other (3) Total Percentage Fiscal 2018 (1) U.S. (2) $ 7,134 $ 2,990 $ 2,095 $ 1,121 $ 13,340 81 % Canada 584 379 227 3 1,193 7 Europe — 589 14 — 603 4 Asia 50 1,089 94 — 1,233 7 Other regions 72 113 26 — 211 1 Total $ 7,840 $ 5,160 $ 2,456 $ 1,124 $ 16,580 100 % ($ in millions) Old Navy Global Gap Global Banana Other (3) Total Percentage Fiscal 2017 (1) U.S. (2) $ 6,570 $ 3,065 $ 2,017 $ 916 $ 12,568 80 % Canada 547 398 225 3 1,173 7 Europe — 626 15 — 641 4 Asia 50 1,117 96 — 1,263 8 Other regions 71 112 27 — 210 1 Total $ 7,238 $ 5,318 $ 2,380 $ 919 $ 15,855 100 % ($ in millions) Old Navy Global Gap Global Banana Other (3) Total Percentage Fiscal 2016 (1) U.S. (2) $ 6,051 $ 3,113 $ 2,052 $ 773 $ 11,989 77 % Canada 490 368 223 3 1,084 7 Europe — 630 59 — 689 5 Asia 220 1,215 109 — 1,544 10 Other regions 53 129 28 — 210 1 Total $ 6,814 $ 5,455 $ 2,471 $ 776 $ 15,516 100 % __________ (1) Net sales reflect the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard in fiscal 2018 and the favorable impact of the calendar shift due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. (2) U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (3) Primarily consists of net sales for the Athleta and Intermix brands. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Hill City brand is also included. Net sales by region are allocated based on the location of the store where the customer paid for and received the merchandise or the distribution center or store from which the products were shipped. Long-lived assets, excluding long-term derivative financial instruments in an asset position and long-term deferred tax assets, by geographic location are as follows: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, U.S. (1) $ 3,097 $ 2,600 Other regions 586 624 Total long-lived assets $ 3,683 $ 3,224 __________ (1) U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Quarterly Information

Quarterly Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Quarterly Information (Unaudited) Selected quarterly and annual operating results are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 52 Weeks Ended ($ in millions except per share amounts) May 5, August 4, November 3, February 2, February 2, 2019 Net sales (4) $ 3,783 $ 4,085 $ 4,089 $ 4,623 $ 16,580 Gross profit $ 1,427 $ 1,627 $ 1,623 $ 1,645 $ 6,322 Net income $ 164 $ 297 $ 266 $ 276 $ 1,003 Earnings per share—basic (1) $ 0.42 $ 0.77 $ 0.69 $ 0.72 $ 2.61 Earnings per share—diluted (1) $ 0.42 $ 0.76 $ 0.69 $ 0.72 $ 2.59 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended (2) 13 Weeks Ended 14 Weeks Ended (3) 53 Weeks Ended (2) (3) ($ in millions except per share amounts) April 29, July 29, October 28, February 3, February 3, 2018 Net sales (4) $ 3,440 $ 3,799 $ 3,838 $ 4,778 $ 15,855 Gross profit $ 1,303 $ 1,479 $ 1,525 $ 1,759 $ 6,066 Net income $ 143 $ 271 $ 229 $ 205 $ 848 Earnings per share—basic (1) $ 0.36 $ 0.69 $ 0.59 $ 0.53 $ 2.16 Earnings per share—diluted (1) $ 0.36 $ 0.68 $ 0.58 $ 0.52 $ 2.14 __________ (1) Earnings per share ("EPS") was computed individually for each of the periods presented; therefore, the sum of the EPS for the quarters may not equal the total for the year. (2) During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recorded a $64 million gain from insurance proceeds related to the Fishkill fire. The impact of the gain from insurance proceeds to diluted EPS was $0.10 . (3) During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the company recognized a net provisional tax impact of approximately $34 million , which represents the provisional tax impact of federal tax reform of $57 million , net of a related $23 million benefit related to legal entity structuring that was also impacted by tax reform. The impact of the net provisional tax impact of federal tax reform was about $0.09 to diluted EPS for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2017. (4) Net sales reflect the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard in fiscal 2018 and the favorable impact of the calendar shift due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Subsequent Events (Notes)

Subsequent Events (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 18 . Subsequent Events Intent to Separate Business On February 28, 2019 , the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan to separate the Company into two independent publicly-traded companies: Old Navy and NewCo, which will consist of Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic, Intermix, and Hill City. The transaction is targeted to be completed in 2020 , and is subject to certain conditions, including final approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, receipt of a tax opinion from counsel, and the filing and effectiveness of a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Restructuring Plans On February 28, 2019 , the Company also announced plans to restructure the specialty fleet and revitalize the Gap brand, including closing about 230 Gap specialty stores during fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 . The Company believes these actions will drive a healthier specialty fleet and will serve as a more appropriate foundation for brand revitalization. Acquisition On March 4, 2019 , the Company acquired Janie and Jack, a leader in premium children’s fashion, from Gymboree Group, Inc. The purchase price was approximately $35 million with an additional agreement to purchase the Janie and Jack inventory at cost plus additional fees and expenses.

Organization and Summary of S_2

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization	Organization The Gap, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a global omni-channel retailer offering apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix, and Hill City brands. We have Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Japan, Italy, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mexico. We also have franchise agreements with unaffiliated franchisees to operate Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic stores in approximately 34 other countries around the world. In addition, our products are available to customers online through Company-owned websites and through the use of third parties that provide logistics and fulfillment services.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Gap, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Fiscal Year and Presentation	Fiscal Year and Presentation Our fiscal year is a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31. The fiscal years ended February 2, 2019 ( fiscal 2018 ) and January 28, 2017 ( fiscal 2016 ) consisted of 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 ( fiscal 2017 ) consisted of 53 weeks.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments Cash includes funds deposited in banks and amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions that process in less than seven days. All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents are placed primarily in time deposits and money market funds. With the exception of our available-for-sale investments noted below, we value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate. Income related to these securities is recorded in interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Highly liquid investments with original maturities of greater than three months and less than two years are classified as short-term investments. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value using market prices. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale investments impact net income only when such securities are sold or an other-than-temporary impairment is recognized. Income related to these investments is recorded in interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Merchandise Inventory	Merchandise Inventory We value inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the weighted-average cost method. We record an adjustment when future estimated selling price is less than cost. We review our inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and broken assortments (items no longer in stock in a sufficient range of sizes or colors) and use promotions and markdowns to clear merchandise. In addition, we estimate and accrue shortage for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as other current assets, other long-term assets, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, or lease incentives and other long-term liabilities. For derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and is recognized in income in the period in which the underlying transaction impacts the income statement. For derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as net investment hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of OCI and is reclassified into income in the period or periods during which the hedged subsidiary is either sold or liquidated (or substantially liquidated). Gains and losses on the derivative financial instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, if any, are recognized in current income. For derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives are as follows: Category Term Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or economic life, up to 15 years Furniture and equipment Up to 10 years Software 3 to 7 years Buildings and building improvements Up to 39 years When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, with any resulting gain or loss recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Costs of maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Asset Retirement Obligations	Asset Retirement Obligations An asset retirement obligation represents a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that is incurred upon the acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of that long-lived asset. The Company’s asset retirement obligations are primarily associated with leasehold improvements that we are contractually obligated to remove at the end of a lease to comply with the lease agreement. We recognize asset retirement obligations at the inception of a lease with such conditions if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Asset retirement obligations are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and lease incentives and other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently adjusted for changes in estimated asset retirement obligations. The associated estimated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset and depreciated over its useful life.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenues include merchandise sales at stores, online, and through franchise agreements. We also receive revenue sharing from our credit card agreement for private label and co-branded credit cards, and breakage revenue related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, and outstanding loyalty points, which are realized based upon historical redemption patterns. For online sales and catalog sales, the Company has elected to treat shipping and handling as fulfillment activities and not a separate performance obligation. Accordingly, we recognize revenue for our single performance obligation related to online sales and catalog sales at the time control of the merchandise passes to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. We also record an allowance for estimated returns based on our historical return patterns and various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable, which is presented on a gross basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Revenues are presented net of any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. We have credit card agreements with third parties to provide our customers with private label credit cards and co-branded credit cards (collectively, the “Credit Card programs"). Each private label credit card bears the logo of Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, or Athleta and can be used at any of our U.S. or Canadian store locations and online. The co-branded credit card is a VISA credit card bearing the logo of Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, or Athleta and can be used everywhere VISA credit cards are accepted. The Credit Card programs offer incentives to cardholders in the form of reward certificates upon the cumulative purchase of an established amount. Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony"), a third-party financing company, is the sole owner of the accounts and underwrites the credit issued under the Credit Card programs. Our agreement with Synchrony provides for certain payments to be made to us, including a share of revenue from the performance of the credit card portfolios and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts. We have identified separate performance obligations related to our credit card agreement that includes both providing a license and an obligation to redeem loyalty points issued under the loyalty rewards program. Our obligation to provide a license is satisfied when the subsequent sale or usage occurs and our obligation to redeem loyalty points is deferred until those loyalty points are redeemed. Prior to fiscal 2018, income received related to our Credit Card programs was recorded within operating expenses and cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses. With the adoption of ASC 606, income related to our Credit Card programs is now classified within net sales on our Consolidated Statement of Income. We also have franchise agreements with unaffiliated franchisees to operate Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy stores in a number of countries throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Under these agreements, third parties operate, or will operate, stores that sell apparel and related products under our brand names. We have identified separate performance obligations related to our franchise agreements that include both providing our franchise partners with a license and an obligation to supply franchise partners with our merchandise. Our obligation to provide a license is satisfied when the subsequent sale or usage occurs and our obligation to supply franchise partners with our merchandise is satisfied when control transfers.
Classification of Expenses	Classification of Expenses Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses include the following: • the cost of merchandise; • inventory shortage and valuation adjustments; • freight charges; • online shipping and packaging costs; • costs associated with our sourcing operations, including payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses; • gains and losses associated with foreign currency derivative contracts related to hedging of merchandise purchases and intercompany revenue transactions; and • rent, occupancy, depreciation, and amortization related to our store operations, distribution centers, and certain corporate functions. Operating expenses include the following: • payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our store operations and field management; • payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers; • payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our corporate functions, including product design and development; • marketing; • information technology maintenance costs and expenses; • rent, occupancy, depreciation, and amortization for our corporate facilities; • research and development expenses; • third party credit card processing fees; and • other expenses (income). Payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers recorded in operating expenses were $316 million , $297 million , and $254 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. Research and development costs described in Accounting Standards Codification No. 730 are expensed as incurred. These costs include expenditures for new or innovative products and technological improvements for existing products and process innovation, which primarily consist of payroll and related benefits attributable to time spent on research and development activities. Research and development expenses recorded in operating expenses under ASC 730 were $ 50 million , $ 51 million , and $ 46 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The classification of expenses varies across the apparel retail industry. Accordingly, our cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses and operating expenses may not be comparable to those of other co
Rent Expense	Rent Expense Minimum rent expense is recognized over the term of the lease, starting when possession of the property is taken from the landlord, which normally includes a construction period prior to the store opening. When a lease contains a predetermined fixed escalation of the minimum rent, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis and record the difference between the recognized rent expense and the amounts payable under the lease as a short-term or long-term deferred rent liability. We also receive tenant allowances upon entering into certain leases, which are recorded as a short-term or long-term tenant allowance liability and amortized using the straight-line method as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease. Costs related to common area maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, and other occupancy costs the Company is obligated to pay are excluded from minimum rent expense. Certain leases provide for contingent rents that are not measurable at inception. These contingent rents are primarily based on a percentage of sales that are in excess of a predetermined level and/or rent increase based on a change in the consumer price index or fair market value. These amounts are excluded from minimum rent and are included in the determination of rent expense when it is probable that the expense has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review the carrying amount of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events that result in an impairment review include a significant decrease in the operating performance of the long-lived asset, or the decision to close a store, corporate facility, or distribution center. Long-lived assets are considered impaired if the carrying amount exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group. For impaired assets, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset or asset group and its estimated fair value, which is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimated fair value of the asset or asset group is based on discounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group using a discount rate commensurate with the related risk. The asset group is defined as the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available and largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for our retail stores is primarily at the store level.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets We review the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Events that result in an impairment review include significant changes in the business climate, declines in our operating results, or an expectation that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We assess potential impairment by considering present economic conditions as well as future expectations. We adopted ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The amendments simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Under the ASU, the impairment test is simply the comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, with the impairment charge being the deficit in fair value but not exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The simplified one-step impairment test applies to all reporting units (including those with zero or negative carrying amounts). In fiscal 2016, the Company performed the goodwill impairment test under the previous Accounting Standards Codification No. 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other as the annual impairment test was performed prior to January 1, 2017. Under the previous guidance, we reviewed goodwill for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, including goodwill, as a basis for determining whether it was necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If it was determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, the two-step test was performed to identify potential goodwill impairment. If it was determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, it was unnecessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Based on certain circumstances, we elected to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceeded directly to performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. The first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test compared the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. The second step included hypothetically valuing all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Then, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill was compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeded the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognized an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the carrying amount. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a business unit one level below that operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. The Company's reporting units that have goodwill are Athleta and Intermix. A trade name is considered impaired if the carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value. If a trade name is considered impaired, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the trade name. The fair value of a trade name is determined using the relief from royalty method, which requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses, and selecting appropriate discount rates and royalty rates. Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including the trade names, are recorded in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Pre-Opening Costs	Pre-Opening Costs Pre-opening and start-up activity costs, which include rent and occupancy, supplies, advertising, and payroll expenses incurred prior to the opening of a new store or other facility, are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Advertising	Advertising Costs associated with the production of advertising, such as writing, copy, printing, and other costs, are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with communicating advertising that has been produced, such as television and magazine costs, are expensed when the advertising event takes place. Advertising expense was $650 million , $673 million , and $601 million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, and is recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense for stock options and other stock awards is determined based on the grant-date fair value. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options, which requires the input of subjective assumptions regarding the expected term, expected volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate. For units granted whereby one share of common stock is issued for each unit as the unit vests (“Stock Units”), the fair value is determined based on the Company’s stock price on the date of grant less future expected dividends during the vesting period. For stock options and Stock Units, we recognize share-based compensation cost over the vesting period. With the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 in fiscal 2017, we account for forfeitures as they occur. Share-based compensation expense is recorded primarily in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income over the period during which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for stock options and Stock Units.
Unredeemed Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, and Credit Vouchers	Deferred Revenue We defer revenue when cash payments are received in advance of performance for unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement. For fiscal 2018, the opening balance of deferred revenue for these obligations was $232 million , of which $200 million was recognized as revenue during the period. The closing balance of deferred revenue related to gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts was $227 million as of February 2, 2019 . We expect that the majority of our revenue deferrals as of February 2, 2019 will be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months as our performance obligations are satisfied. As of February 2, 2019 , there were no material contract liabilities related to our franchise agreements.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is computed as net income divided by basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed as net income divided by diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period including common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents consist of shares subject to share-based awards with exercise prices less than the average market price of our common stock for the period, to the extent their inclusion would be dilutive. Stock options and other stock awards that contain performance conditions are not included in the calculation of common stock equivalents until such performance conditions have been achieved.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency Our international subsidiaries primarily use local currencies as their functional currency and translate their assets and liabilities at the current rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses from their operations are translated using rates that approximate those in effect during the period in which the transactions occur. The resulting gains and losses from translation are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and in accumulated OCI on the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Transaction gains and losses resulting from intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature are also classified as accumulated OCI. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are recorded in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The aggregate transaction gains and losses recorded in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) $ (32 ) $ 31 $ (18 ) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from certain derivative financial instruments 34 (30 ) 10 Net foreign exchange gain (loss) $ 2 $ 1 $ (8 )
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the Consolidated Financial Statements. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our income tax expense includes changes in our estimated liability for exposures associated with our various tax filing positions. At any point in time, many tax years are subject to or in the process of being audited by various taxing authorities. To the extent our estimates of settlements change or the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determinations are made. The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company has made an accounting policy election to treat taxes due on the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) of foreign subsidiaries as a current period expense. See Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on income taxes.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Except as noted below, the Company has considered all recent accounting pronouncements and has concluded that there are no recent accounting pronouncements that may have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements, based on current information. Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles of recognizing revenue and create common revenue recognition guidance between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. On February 4, 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2014-09 and related amendments (collectively “ASC 606”) using the modified retrospective transition method and recorded an increase to opening retained earnings of $36 million , net of tax, related primarily to breakage revenue for gift cards and credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. For fiscal 2018, the impact of applying ASC 606 primarily resulted in an increase in net sales driven by a reclassification of $443 million for revenue sharing associated with our credit card programs and breakage revenue for gift cards and credit vouchers, which were previously recorded as a reduction to operating expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income. Net sales for fiscal 2018 also increased by $176 million due to the reclassification of reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our Credit Card programs, which were previously recorded as a reduction to cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. There were no other material impacts to the Consolidated Statements of Income resulting from the application of ASC 606 during fiscal 2018. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the impact of applying ASC 606 for sales return allowance. In addition, see Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disaggregation of revenue by brand and by region. Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash, which amended the presentation of restricted cash within the statement of cash flows. The new guidance requires that restricted cash be added to cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows. On February 4, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-18 on a retrospective basis. The retrospective adoption increased our beginning and ending cash and cash equivalent balances within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to include restricted cash balances. The adoption had no other material impacts to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and had no impact on our results of operations or financial position. Any cash that is legally restricted from use is classified as restricted cash. If the purpose of restricted cash is related to acquiring a long-term asset, liquidating a long-term liability, or is otherwise unavailable for a period longer than one year from the balance sheet date, the restricted cash is included within other long-term assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Otherwise, restricted cash is included within other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 2, 2019, restricted cash primarily includes consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building, as well as consideration that serves as collateral for our insurance obligations. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within our Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total shown on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,081 $ 1,783 $ 1,783 Restricted cash included in other current assets 1 1 1 Restricted cash included in other long-term assets (a) 338 15 13 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows $ 1,420 $ 1,799 $ 1,797 __________ (a) Includes $320 million of consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building expected to be completed in fiscal 2019. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, that updates certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. We adopted this ASU on February 4, 2018 with no material impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases at the commencement date based on the total minimum lease commitment amount including options to extend lease terms that are reasonably assured of being exercised. We will adopt ASU No. 2016-02 and related amendments (collectively "ASC 842") on February 3, 2019. The standard may be adopted by a modified retrospective method or by an optional transition method, which allows for the prospective application of the standard. We will adopt the standard using the optional transition method with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. In addition, we have elected to apply certain practical expedients which permit us not to reassess whether existing contracts are or contain leases, to not reassess the lease classification of any existing leases, and to not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. We also intend to elect the practical expedient of not separating non-lease components from lease components for new and modified leases. We expect the adoption of ASC 842 will result in the recording of a right-of-use asset and an operating lease liability of approximately $5.8 billion and $6.6 billion , respectively, as of February 3, 2019. Most store leases have a five-year base period and include options that allow us to extend the lease term beyond the initial base period, subject to terms agreed upon at lease inception. At the beginning of the period of adoption, we will recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment in retained earnings due in part to impairment of certain right-of-use assets at the effective date. We do not expect that the adoption of ASC 842 will result in a material impact to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and we are currently assessing the impact to our Consolidated Statements of Income. The implementation of the new standard will also result in changes to our accounting systems and related internal controls over financial reporting. See Note 11 , Leases, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the aggregate minimum noncancelable annual lease payments under leases in effect on February 2, 2019 . ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The amendments are intended to better align an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. We will adopt ASU 2017-12 on a prospective basis on February 3, 2019. We do not expect that the adoption will result in material impacts to our Consolidated Financial Statements. ASU No. 2018-15, Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. The ASU is intended to align the requirements for capitalization of implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract with the existing guidance for internal-use software. This guidance is effective beginning in fiscal 2020. The guidance provides flexibility in adoption, allowing for either retrospective adjustment or prospective adjustment for all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on the Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Organization and Summary of S_3

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]	($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,081 $ 1,783 $ 1,783 Restricted cash included in other current assets 1 1 1 Restricted cash included in other long-term assets (a) 338 15 13 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows $ 1,420 $ 1,799 $ 1,797 __________ (a) Includes $320 million of consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building expected to be completed in fiscal 2019.
Schedule of estimated property and equipment useful lives	Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives are as follows: Category Term Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or economic life, up to 15 years Furniture and equipment Up to 10 years Software 3 to 7 years Buildings and building improvements Up to 39 years
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]	The aggregate transaction gains and losses recorded in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) $ (32 ) $ 31 $ (18 ) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from certain derivative financial instruments 34 (30 ) 10 Net foreign exchange gain (loss) $ 2 $ 1 $ (8 )

Additional Financial Statemen_2

Additional Financial Statement Information Additional Financial Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Cash (1) $ 708 $ 1,256 Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits 341 490 Money market funds 26 37 Domestic commercial paper 6 — Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,081 $ 1,783 __________ (1) Cash includes $68 million and $72 million of amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , respectively.
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table Text Block]	Short-Term Investments Short-term investments consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, U.S. agency securities $ 22 $ — Corporate securities 141 — U.S. treasury securities 125 — Short-term investments $ 288 $ —
Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]	Other current assets consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Accounts receivable $ 359 $ 282 Prepaid income taxes 102 237 Prepaid minimum rent and occupancy expenses 157 158 Derivative financial instruments 20 14 Other 113 97 Other current assets $ 751 $ 788
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Leasehold improvements $ 3,104 $ 3,140 Furniture and equipment 2,732 2,623 Software 1,525 1,703 Land, buildings, and building improvements 1,123 1,037 Construction-in-progress 183 264 Property and equipment, at cost 8,667 8,767 Less: Accumulated depreciation (5,755 ) (5,962 ) Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $ 2,912 $ 2,805
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]	Other long-term assets consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Long-term income tax-related assets $ 151 $ 233 Goodwill 109 109 Trade names 92 95 Restricted Cash (1) 338 15 Other 196 164 Other long-term assets $ 886 $ 616
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Accrued compensation and benefits $ 254 $ 462 Unredeemed gift cards and credit vouchers, net of breakage — 247 Deferred revenue (1) 227 — Short-term deferred rent and tenant allowances 101 103 Accrued advertising 41 43 Other 401 415 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 1,024 $ 1,270
Lease Incentives and Other Long Term Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances $ 736 $ 749 Long-term income tax-related liabilities 118 152 Long-term asset retirement obligations 52 52 Other 167 182 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ 1,073 $ 1,135

Goodwill and Trade Names (Table

Goodwill and Trade Names (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	The following goodwill and trade names are included in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Goodwill (1) $ 109 $ 109 Trade names (2) $ 92 $ 95

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and cash equivalents held at amortized cost are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) February 2, 2019 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 373 $ 26 $ 347 $ — Short-term investments 288 125 163 — Derivative financial instruments 20 — 20 — Deferred compensation plan assets 48 48 — — Other assets 2 — — 2 Total $ 731 $ 199 $ 530 $ 2 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 11 $ — $ 11 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) February 3, 2018 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 527 $ 37 $ 490 $ — Derivative financial instruments 14 — 14 — Deferred compensation plan assets 47 47 — — Total $ 588 $ 84 $ 504 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 43 $ — $ 43 $ —

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Outstanding	As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , we had foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding in the following notional amounts: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges $ 774 $ 745 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 660 577 Total $ 1,434 $ 1,322
Fair Values of Asset and Liability Derivative Financial Instruments	The fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts are as follows: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Other current assets $ 15 $ 11 Other long-term assets — — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3 32 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities — — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Other current assets $ 5 $ 3 Other long-term assets — — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 8 11 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities — — Total derivatives in an asset position $ 20 $ 14 Total derivatives in a liability position $ 11 $ 43
Effects of Derivative Financial Instruments on OCI and Consolidated Statements of Income	The effective portion of gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recorded in OCI and on the Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis, are as follows : Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income $ 50 $ (60 ) $ (28 ) Gain reclassified into cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses 13 — 31 Gain (loss) reclassified into operating expenses 1 (1 ) (8 ) Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships: Loss recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ (1 ) $ (2 )
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]	Gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Gain (loss) recognized in operating expenses $ 33 $ (29 ) $ 18

Common Stock (Share Repurchases

Common Stock (Share Repurchases) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Activity	Share repurchase activity is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ and shares in millions except average per share cost) 2018 2017 2016 Number of shares repurchased (1) 14 13 — Total cost $ 398 $ 315 $ — Average per share cost including commissions $ 28.93 $ 24.43 $ — __________ (1) Excludes shares withheld to settle employee statutory tax withholding related to the vesting of stock units.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, are as follows: ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at February 3, 2018 $ 64 $ (28 ) $ 36 Foreign currency translation (20 ) — (20 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 54 54 Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI 3 (20 ) (17 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (17 ) 34 17 Balance at February 2, 2019 $ 47 $ 6 $ 53 ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at January 28, 2017 $ 29 $ 25 $ 54 Foreign currency translation 35 — 35 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (51 ) (51 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — (2 ) (2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 35 (53 ) (18 ) Balance at February 3, 2018 $ 64 $ (28 ) $ 36 ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at January 30, 2016 $ 22 $ 63 $ 85 Foreign currency translation 7 — 7 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (26 ) (26 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI — (12 ) (12 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 7 (38 ) (31 ) Balance at January 28, 2017 $ 29 $ 25 $ 54

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Expense	Share-based compensation expense is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Stock units $ 71 $ 69 $ 61 Stock options 16 14 11 Employee stock purchase plan 4 4 4 Share-based compensation expense 91 87 76 Less: Income tax benefit (22 ) (35 ) (30 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 69 $ 52 $ 46
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The fair value of stock options issued during fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Expected term (in years) 3.9 3.9 3.7 Expected volatility 36.3 % 38.2 % 33.5 % Dividend yield 3.1 % 3.8 % 3.5 % Risk-free interest rate 2.5 % 1.7 % 1.2 %
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]	Information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as of February 2, 2019 is as follows: Intrinsic Value as of February 2, 2019 (in millions) Number of Shares as of February 2, 2019 Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Options Outstanding $ 7 10,685,422 7.5 $ 29.80 Options Exercisable $ 3 3,727,628 5.9 $ 31.46
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of stock option activity under the 2016 Plan for fiscal 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance as of February 3, 2018 9,142,206 $ 28.67 Granted 3,585,976 $ 32.00 Exercised (794,430 ) $ 25.91 Forfeited/Expired (1,248,330 ) $ 30.32 Balance as of February 2, 2019 10,685,422 $ 29.80
Additional Information About Stock Unit Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of additional information about stock options is as follows: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average fair value per share of stock options granted $ 7.75 $ 5.47 $ 5.60 Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in millions) $ 5 $ 1 $ 1 Fair value of stock options vested (in millions) $ 14 $ 12 $ 9
Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of Stock Unit activity under the 2016 Plan for fiscal 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Balance as of February 3, 2018 6,263,501 $ 25.21 Granted 5,639,143 $ 29.33 Vested (2,070,317 ) $ 28.04 Forfeited (1,747,068 ) $ 26.98 Balance as of February 2, 2019 8,085,259 $ 29.97
Additional Information About Stock Unit Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of additional information about Stock Units is as follows: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average fair value per share of Stock Units granted $ 29.33 $ 21.81 $ 26.47 Fair value of Stock Units vested (in millions) $ 58 $ 64 $ 59

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	The aggregate minimum non-cancelable annual lease payments under leases in effect on February 2, 2019 are as follows: ($ in millions) Fiscal Year 2019 $ 1,156 2020 1,098 2021 892 2022 730 2023 539 Thereafter 1,520 Total minimum lease commitments $ 5,935
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]	Rent expense related to our store premises, corporate facilities, and distribution centers under operating leases is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Minimum rent expense $ 1,211 $ 1,208 $ 1,208 Contingent rent expense 95 98 107 Less: Sublease income (6 ) (6 ) (4 ) Total $ 1,300 $ 1,300 $ 1,311

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	For financial reporting purposes, components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 1,183 $ 1,301 $ 1,191 Foreign 139 123 (67 ) Income before income taxes $ 1,322 $ 1,424 $ 1,124
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The provision for income taxes consists of the following: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Current: Federal $ 164 $ 415 $ 405 State 41 51 47 Foreign 49 49 50 Total current 254 515 502 Deferred: Federal 55 55 (41 ) State 11 (5 ) (5 ) Foreign (1 ) 11 (8 ) Total deferred 65 61 (54 ) Total provision $ 319 $ 576 $ 448
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The difference between the effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate is as follows: Fiscal Year 2018 2017 2016 Federal statutory tax rate 21.0 % 33.7 % 35.0 % State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit 4.0 4.0 3.7 Tax impact of foreign operations 0.1 (1.1 ) 4.5 Impact of TCJA of 2017 (3.2 ) 4.0 — Excess foreign tax credits 0.5 (0.7 ) (5.0 ) Non-deductible goodwill impairment charge — — 2.2 Other 1.7 0.5 (0.5 ) Effective tax rate 24.1 % 40.4 % 39.9 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, Gross deferred tax assets: Deferred rent $ 124 $ 125 Accrued payroll and related benefits 51 55 Accruals 106 100 Inventory capitalization and other adjustments 42 23 Deferred income 29 32 Unrealized net loss on cash flow hedges — 4 Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses 70 64 Other 40 36 Total gross deferred tax assets 462 439 Valuation allowance (156 ) (151 ) Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 306 288 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (180 ) (79 ) Unremitted earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries (2 ) (4 ) Unrealized net gain on cash flow hedges (3 ) — Other (6 ) (8 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (191 ) (91 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 115 $ 197
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	The activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Fiscal Year ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Balance at beginning of fiscal year $ 118 $ 44 $ 47 Increases related to current year tax positions 11 48 4 Prior year tax positions: Increases 29 28 3 Decreases (6 ) (2 ) (5 ) Lapse of Statute of Limitations — (1 ) — Cash settlements (15 ) — (5 ) Foreign currency translation (1 ) 1 — Balance at end of fiscal year $ 136 $ 118 $ 44

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Number of Shares	Weighted-average number of shares used for earnings per share is as follows: Fiscal Year (shares in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average number of shares—basic 385 393 399 Common stock equivalents 3 3 1 Weighted-average number of shares—diluted 388 396 400

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales by Brand and Region	Net sales by brand and region are as follows: ($ in millions) Old Navy Global Gap Global Banana Other (3) Total Percentage Fiscal 2018 (1) U.S. (2) $ 7,134 $ 2,990 $ 2,095 $ 1,121 $ 13,340 81 % Canada 584 379 227 3 1,193 7 Europe — 589 14 — 603 4 Asia 50 1,089 94 — 1,233 7 Other regions 72 113 26 — 211 1 Total $ 7,840 $ 5,160 $ 2,456 $ 1,124 $ 16,580 100 % ($ in millions) Old Navy Global Gap Global Banana Other (3) Total Percentage Fiscal 2017 (1) U.S. (2) $ 6,570 $ 3,065 $ 2,017 $ 916 $ 12,568 80 % Canada 547 398 225 3 1,173 7 Europe — 626 15 — 641 4 Asia 50 1,117 96 — 1,263 8 Other regions 71 112 27 — 210 1 Total $ 7,238 $ 5,318 $ 2,380 $ 919 $ 15,855 100 % ($ in millions) Old Navy Global Gap Global Banana Other (3) Total Percentage Fiscal 2016 (1) U.S. (2) $ 6,051 $ 3,113 $ 2,052 $ 773 $ 11,989 77 % Canada 490 368 223 3 1,084 7 Europe — 630 59 — 689 5 Asia 220 1,215 109 — 1,544 10 Other regions 53 129 28 — 210 1 Total $ 6,814 $ 5,455 $ 2,471 $ 776 $ 15,516 100 % __________ (1) Net sales reflect the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard in fiscal 2018 and the favorable impact of the calendar shift due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. (2) U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (3) Primarily consists of net sales for the Athleta and Intermix brands. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Hill City brand is also included.
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Long-lived assets, excluding long-term derivative financial instruments in an asset position and long-term deferred tax assets, by geographic location are as follows: ($ in millions) February 2, February 3, U.S. (1) $ 3,097 $ 2,600 Other regions 586 624 Total long-lived assets $ 3,683 $ 3,224 __________ (1) U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Quarterly Financial Information

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Data [Table]	Selected quarterly and annual operating results are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 52 Weeks Ended ($ in millions except per share amounts) May 5, August 4, November 3, February 2, February 2, 2019 Net sales (4) $ 3,783 $ 4,085 $ 4,089 $ 4,623 $ 16,580 Gross profit $ 1,427 $ 1,627 $ 1,623 $ 1,645 $ 6,322 Net income $ 164 $ 297 $ 266 $ 276 $ 1,003 Earnings per share—basic (1) $ 0.42 $ 0.77 $ 0.69 $ 0.72 $ 2.61 Earnings per share—diluted (1) $ 0.42 $ 0.76 $ 0.69 $ 0.72 $ 2.59 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended (2) 13 Weeks Ended 14 Weeks Ended (3) 53 Weeks Ended (2) (3) ($ in millions except per share amounts) April 29, July 29, October 28, February 3, February 3, 2018 Net sales (4) $ 3,440 $ 3,799 $ 3,838 $ 4,778 $ 15,855 Gross profit $ 1,303 $ 1,479 $ 1,525 $ 1,759 $ 6,066 Net income $ 143 $ 271 $ 229 $ 205 $ 848 Earnings per share—basic (1) $ 0.36 $ 0.69 $ 0.59 $ 0.53 $ 2.16 Earnings per share—diluted (1) $ 0.36 $ 0.68 $ 0.58 $ 0.52 $ 2.14 __________ (1) Earnings per share ("EPS") was computed individually for each of the periods presented; therefore, the sum of the EPS for the quarters may not equal the total for the year. (2) During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recorded a $64 million gain from insurance proceeds related to the Fishkill fire. The impact of the gain from insurance proceeds to diluted EPS was $0.10 . (3) During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the company recognized a net provisional tax impact of approximately $34 million , which represents the provisional tax impact of federal tax reform of $57 million , net of a related $23 million benefit related to legal entity structuring that was also impacted by tax reform. The impact of the net provisional tax impact of federal tax reform was about $0.09 to diluted EPS for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2017. (4) Net sales reflect the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard in fiscal 2018 and the favorable impact of the calendar shift due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Organization and Summary of S_4

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Other Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Payroll, benefits, and other administrative expenses for our distribution centers recorded in operating expenses	$ 316	$ 297	$ 254
Research and Development Expense	50	51	46
Advertising expense	$ 650	$ 673	$ 601
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated property and equipment useful lives	15 years
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated property and equipment useful lives	10 years
Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated property and equipment useful lives	7 years
Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated property and equipment useful lives	3 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated property and equipment useful lives	39 years

Organization and Summary of S_5

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	$ (32)	$ 31	$ (18)
Realized and Unrealized gain (loss) from certain derivative financial instruments	34	(30)	10
Net foreign exchange gain (loss)	$ 2	$ 1	$ (8)

Organization and Summary of S_6

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018
Credit Card [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 227	[1]	$ 232
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	200
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Contract with Customer Liabilities for Franchise Agreements	$ 0
[1]	(1)Due to the adoption of ASC 606, unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement are now presented as deferred revenue. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Organization and Summary of S_7

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue 606 Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect		$ 36
Cash and cash equivalents		1,081			$ 1,783
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent		338	[1]		15
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		1,420			1,799	$ 1,797	$ 1,384
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption					(2)
Restricted Cash related to purchase of a building	[1]	320
Retained Earnings
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue 606 Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect		36
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption					3
Revenue Sharing from Credit Card Programs and Breakage for Gift Cards and Credit Vouchers [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Credit Card Revenue		443
Loyalty Program Discount Reimbursements [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Credit Card Revenue		176
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset				$ 5,800
Operating Lease, Liability				$ 6,600
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		1,081			1,783	1,783
Restricted Cash, Current		1			1	1
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent		338	[1]		15	13
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		$ 1,420			$ 1,799	$ 1,797
[1]	(1)Includes $320 million of consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building expected to be completed in fiscal 2019.

Additional Financial Statemen_3

Additional Financial Statement Information Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Cash	[1]	$ 708	$ 1,256
Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits		341	490
Money market funds		26	37
Domestic commercial paper		6	0
Cash and cash equivalents		1,081	1,783
Amount in transit from banks for customer credit and debit card transactions		$ 68	$ 72
[1]	Cash includes $68 million and $72 million of amounts in transit from banks for customer credit card and debit card transactions as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively.

Additional Financial Statemen_4

Additional Financial Statement Information Short Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value	$ 22	$ 0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value	141	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value	125	0
Short-term Investments	$ 288	$ 0

Additional Financial Statemen_5

Additional Financial Statement Information Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 359	$ 282
Prepaid income taxes	102	237
Prepaid minimum rent and occupancy expenses	157	158
Derivative financial instruments	20	14
Other	113	97
Other current assets	$ 751	$ 788

Additional Financial Statemen_6

Additional Financial Statement Information Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 8,667	$ 8,767
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(5,755)	(5,962)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	2,912	2,805
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	3,104	3,140
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	2,732	2,623
Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	1,525	1,703
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	1,123	1,037
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 183	$ 264

Additional Financial Statemen_7

Additional Financial Statement Information Other Long-Term Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Long-Term Tax-Related Assets		$ 151		$ 233
Goodwill (1)	[1]	109		109
Trade names	[2]	92		95
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent		338	[3]	15
Other		196		164
Other long-term assets		886		$ 616
Restricted Cash related to purchase of a building	[3]	$ 320
[1]	(1)Includes $99 million and $10 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively.
[2]	(2)Includes $54 million and $38 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively.
[3]	(1)Includes $320 million of consideration held by a third party in connection with the purchase of a building expected to be completed in fiscal 2019.

Additional Financial Statemen_8

Additional Financial Statement Information Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 254		$ 462
Unredeemed gift cards and credit vouchers, net of breakage	0		247
Contract with Customer, Liability	227	[1]	232
Prior period amount not restated for ASC 606			0
Short-term deferred rent and tenant allowances	101		103
Accrued Advertising, Current	41		43
Other	401		415
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 1,024		$ 1,270
[1]	(1)Due to the adoption of ASC 606, unsatisfied obligations related to our gift cards, credit vouchers, outstanding loyalty points, and reimbursements of loyalty program discounts associated with our credit card agreement are now presented as deferred revenue. Prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Additional Financial Statemen_9

Additional Financial Statement Information Lease Incentives and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances	$ 736	$ 749
Long-term income tax-related liabilities	118	152
Long-term asset retirement obligations	52	52
Other	167	182
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	$ 1,073	$ 1,135

Additional Financial Stateme_10

Additional Financial Statement Information Sales Return Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Jan. 30, 2016
Sales Return Allowance [Line Items]
Additions	$ 955	$ 861
Returns	952	858
Sales return allowance	$ 33	$ 30	$ 39	$ 27
Right of return asset			38
Customer Refund Liability, Current			78
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Sales Return Allowance [Line Items]
Right of return asset			38
Customer Refund Liability, Current			$ 39

Additional Financial Stateme_11

Additional Financial Statement Information Additional Financial Statement Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 575	$ 556	$ 590
Interest Costs Capitalized	10	9	9
Other Asset Impairment Charges	14	28	107
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 71

Goodwill and Trade Names (Detai

Goodwill and Trade Names (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill (1)	[1]	$ 109	$ 109
Trade names (2)	[2]	$ 92	$ 95
[1]	(1)Includes $99 million and $10 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively.
[2]	(2)Includes $54 million and $38 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively.

Goodwill and Trade Names - Addi

Goodwill and Trade Names - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill (1)	[1]	$ 109	$ 109
Trade names (2)	[2]	92	95
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0	0	$ 71
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0	0	0
Intermix [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill (1)		10	10	10	$ 81
Trade names (2)		38	38
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0	0	71
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0	0	0
Athleta [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill (1)		99	99
Trade names (2)		54	54
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0	0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	(1)Includes $99 million and $10 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively.
[2]	(2)Includes $54 million and $38 million related to Athleta and Intermix, respectively.

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Lo

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt, less current portion	$ 1,249	$ 1,249

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018JPY (¥)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment | ¥		¥ 2.5
5.95 Percent Notes Due April 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of notes issued | $	$ 1,250
Notes, interest rate	5.95%
Notes, maturity date	Apr. 30, 2021
Estimated fair value | $	$ 1,300		$ 1,330
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment	semi-annually
Japan Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of notes issued | ¥		¥ 15
Notes, maturity date		Jan. 15, 2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months | ¥		¥ 7.5
Debt Instrument, Term		4 years
Five Year Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $	$ 500
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Japan Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment		quarterly

Credit Facilities Credit Facili

Credit Facilities Credit Facilities (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum Annual Fixed Coverage Ratio	2
Maximum Annual Leverage Ratio	2.25
Five Year Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 500
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	May 1, 2023
Line of Credit Facility, Initial Expiration Date	May 1, 2020
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	0
Foreign Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	57
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0
Bank Guarantees Related to Leases	16
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 13

Fair Value Measurements - Finan

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$ 373	$ 527
Available-for-sale Securities	288
Derivative financial instruments	20	14
Deferred compensation plan assets	48	47
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	731	588
Liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	11	43
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	26	37
Available-for-sale Securities	125
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Deferred compensation plan assets	48	47
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	199	84
Liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	347	490
Available-for-sale Securities	163
Derivative financial instruments	20	14
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	530	504
Liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	11	43
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities	0
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2	0
Liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 71
Impaired Asset at Fair Value	1	2	18
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	0	0	0
Long Lived Asset at Carrying Value	15	30	125
Other Asset Impairment Charges	14	28	107
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements	0	$ 0
Available-for-sale Securities	288
Cash and Equivalents portion of Available for Sale Securities	16
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	0
Other-than-temporary Impairment Loss, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	$ 0
Non Restructuring Impairment [Member]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Other Asset Impairment Charges			53
Facility Closing [Member]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Other Asset Impairment Charges			$ 54

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Foreign Exchange Contracts Outstanding to Sell Various Currencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,434	$ 1,322
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	774	745
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 660	$ 577

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Asset and Liability Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, assets	$ 20	$ 14
Total derivative instruments, liabilities	11	43
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, assets	20	14
Total derivative instruments, liabilities	11	43
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, assets	15	11
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Accrued Liabilities Current [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, liabilities	3	32
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Lease Incentive And Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, liabilities	0	0
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, assets	5	3
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, assets	0	0
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Accrued Liabilities Current [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, liabilities	8	11
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Lease Incentive And Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments - Effects Of Derivative Financial Instruments On OCI And Consolidated Statements Of Income (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in OCI, effective portion, net	50,000,000	(60,000,000)	(28,000,000)
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in OCI, effective portion, net	0	(1,000,000)	(2,000,000)
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Expense | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	13,000,000	0	31,000,000
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Operating expenses | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	33,000,000	(29,000,000)	18,000,000
Foreign exchange forward contracts | Operating expenses | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$ 1,000,000	$ (1,000,000)	$ (8,000,000)

Derivative Financial Instrume_6

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Amounts subject to enforceable Master Netting Arrangement	$ 4,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Derivative asset, net of amount subject to master netting arrangement	16,000,000	13,000,000
Derivative liability, net of amount subject to master netting arrangement	7,000,000	42,000,000
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain or loss reclassified from OCI into income for derivatives in net investment hedging relationships	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Common Stock (Share Repurchase

Common Stock (Share Repurchase Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	14	13	0
Total cost	$ 398	$ 315	$ 0
Average per share cost including commissions (in dollars per share)	$ 28.93	$ 24.43	$ 0

Common Stock - Additional Infor

Common Stock - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)Votes_per_share$ / sharesshares	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)shares	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)shares	Feb. 26, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 25, 2016USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	(14,000)	(13,000)	0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	2,300,000	2,300,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	378,000	389,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	30,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.05
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0
Share repurchases, authorized amount | $				$ 1,000,000,000	$ 1,000,000,000
Share repurchases, remaining amount | $	$ 287,000,000
Total share repurchases, unpaid amount | $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	60,000
Common Stock Votes Per Share | Votes_per_share	6
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ (17)	$ 35	$ 7
Other comprehensive income (loss), foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment, net of tax, unrealized	(20)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	54	(51)	(26)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI	(20)	(2)	(12)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	17
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	17	(18)	(31)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	53	36	54	$ 85
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	54	(51)	(26)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI	(20)	(2)	(12)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	34	(53)	(38)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	6	(28)	25	63
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(20)	35	7
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI		0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax	(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(17)	35	7
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ 47	$ 64	$ 29	$ 22

Share-Based Compensation - Tota

Share-Based Compensation - Total Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 91	$ 87	$ 76
Less: Income tax benefit	(22)	(35)	(30)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	69	52	46
Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	71	69	61
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	16	14	11
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4	$ 4	$ 4

Share-Based Compensation Share-

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Stock Units [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Units Outstandings, Shares	8,085,259	6,263,501
Stock Units Granted, Shares	5,639,143
Stock Units Vested, Shares	(2,070,317)
Stock Units Forfeited, Shares	(1,747,068)
Stock Units Outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 29.97	$ 25.21
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	29.33
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	28.04
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 26.98

Share-Based Compensation Shar_2

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information About Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Stock Units [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share of Stock Units Granted Including Those Subject to Performance Conditions	$ 29.33	$ 21.81	$ 26.47
Fair value of Stock Units vested (in millions)	$ 58	$ 64	$ 59

Share-Based Compensation Shar_3

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Payment Awards, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Stock Options [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term (in years)	3 years 342 days	3 years 342 days	3 years 260 days
Expected volatility	36.30%	38.20%	33.50%
Dividend yield	3.10%	3.80%	3.50%
Risk-free interest rate	2.50%	1.70%	1.20%

Share-Based Compensation Shar_4

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options, Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Shares	10,685,422
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 29.80
Options Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 31.46
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Shares	10,685,422,000,000	9,142,206,000,000
Options Granted, Shares	3,585,976,000,000
Options Exercised, Shares	(794,430,000,000)
Options Forfeited/Expired, Shares	(1,248,330,000,000)
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 29.80	$ 28.67
Options Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	32
Options Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	25.91
Options Forfeited/Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 30.32

Share-Based Compensation Shar_5

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information About Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in millions)	$ 3
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average fair value per share of stock options granted	$ 7.75	$ 5.47	$ 5.60
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in millions)	$ 5	$ 1	$ 1
Fair value of stock options vested (in millions)	$ 14	$ 12	$ 9

Share-Based Compensation Shar_6

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Arrangement By Shares Outstanding And Exercisable (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding | $	$ 7
Options Outstanding, Shares | shares	10,685,422
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	7 years 183 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 29.80
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in millions) | $	$ 3
Options Exercisable, Shares | shares	3,727,628
Weighted-average reemaining contractual life of stock options exercisable	5 years 329 days
Options Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 31.46

Share-Based Compensation Shar_7

Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption		$ (2)
No material capitalized share-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
No material modifications made to our outstanding stock options and stock awards	0	0	0
Liability related to Stock Units based on performance metrics, recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 2	$ 12
Annual vesting percentage for stock options	25.00%
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding	$ 7
Weighted-average reemaining contractual life of stock options exercisable	5 years 329 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent	85.00%
Stock issued during period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	1,008,100	1,113,640	1,260,361
2016 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for issuance	216,586,781
Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of unvested Stock Units	$ 202
Nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 128
Nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 37 days
Stock Units Granted, Shares	5,639,143
Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2016 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2016 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Units Granted, Shares	1,840,119
Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2016 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2016 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	2 years
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, discount from market price, purchase date	15.00%
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance	7,136,090
Employee stock purchase plan | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage deduction from payroll for Employee Stock Purchase	15.00%
Employee stock purchase plan | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage deduction from payroll for Employee Stock Purchase	1.00%
Retained Earnings
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption		$ 3

Leases Leases - Future Minimum

Leases Leases - Future Minimum Rental Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2018	$ 1,156
2019	1,098
2020	892
2021	730
2022	539
Thereafter	1,520
Total minimum lease commitments	$ 5,935

Leases Leases - Schedule Of Ren

Leases Leases - Schedule Of Rent Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Minimum rent expense	$ 1,211	$ 1,208	$ 1,208
Contingent rent expense	95	98	107
Less: Sublease income	(6)	(6)	(4)
Total	$ 1,300	$ 1,300	$ 1,311

Leases Leases Additional Inform

Leases Leases Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Sublease Revenue	$ 12
Latest Lease Expiration Date	Jan. 14, 2038

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Com

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Components Of Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 1,183	$ 1,301	$ 1,191
Foreign	139	123	(67)
Income before income taxes	$ 1,322	$ 1,424	$ 1,124

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Tax

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal	$ 164	$ 415	$ 405
State	41	51	47
Foreign	49	49	50
Total current	254	515	502
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal	55	55	(41)
State	11	(5)	(5)
Foreign	(1)	11	(8)
Total deferred	65	61	(54)
Total provision	$ 319	$ 576	$ 448

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Eff

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory tax rate	21.00%	33.70%	35.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit	4.00%	4.00%	3.70%
Tax impact of foreign operations	0.10%	(1.10%)	4.50%
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017	(3.20%)	4.00%	0.00%
Excess Foreign Tax Credits	0.50%	(0.70%)	(5.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Percent	0.00%	0.00%	2.20%
Other	1.70%	0.50%	(0.50%)
Effective tax rate	24.10%	40.40%	39.90%

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Def

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Gross deferred tax assets:
Deferred rent	$ 124	$ 125
Accrued payroll and related benefits	51	55
Accruals	106	100
Inventory capitalization and other adjustments	42	23
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income	29	32
Unrealized net loss on cash flow hedges	0	4
Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses	70	64
Other	40	36
Total gross deferred tax assets	462	439
Valuation allowance	(156)	(151)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	306	288
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	(180)	(79)
Unremitted earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries	(2)	(4)
Unrealized net gain on cash flow hedges	(3)	0
Other	(6)	(8)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(191)	(91)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 115	$ 197

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Unr

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of fiscal year	$ 118	$ 44	$ 47
Increases related to current year tax positions	11	48	4
Prior year tax positions:
Increases	29	28	3
Decreases	(6)	(2)	(5)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	0	(1)	0
Cash settlements	(15)	0	(5)
Foreign currency translation	(1)	1	0
Balance at end of fiscal year	$ 136	$ 118	$ 44

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Remeasurement Period Adjustment	$ 33
Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses	70	$ 64
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)			$ 57
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	136	118	44	$ 47
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	125	106	34
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	5	4	$ 0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	10	7
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued	0	$ 0
Benefit To Income Taxes If Decrease In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Within 12 Months Are Recognized	0
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	40
Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses	4
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance related to other federal and foreign deferred tax assets	7
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	314
Federal, state, and foreign net operating losses	67
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	56
Valuation Allowance related to other federal and foreign deferred tax assets	93
Foreign Operating Loss Carryforward That Will Expire	48
Foreign Operating Loss Carryforward That Will Not Expire	$ 266
Maximum [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	Dec. 31, 2038
Maximum [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	Dec. 31, 2038
Minimum [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	Dec. 31, 2019

Income Taxes Income Tax Items (

Income Taxes Income Tax Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Items [Line Items]
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)		$ (57)
Provisional tax impact of federal reform [Member]
Income Tax Items [Line Items]
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 57
Tax benefit from legal entity structuring that was also impacted by tax reform [Member]
Income Tax Items [Line Items]
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (23)

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 45,000,000	$ 45,000,000	$ 44,000,000
Deferred compensation plan assets	48,000,000	47,000,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	48,000,000	47,000,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Contributions by Employer	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Earnings Per Share - Weighted A

Earnings Per Share - Weighted Average Number of Shares (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-average number of shares - basic (in shares)	385	393	399
Common stock equivalents (in shares)	3	3	1
Weighted-average number of shares - diluted (in shares)	388	396	400

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares excluded from the computations of weighted-average number of shares - diluted	7	9	7

Commitments and Contingencies C

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Additional (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss		$ 0	$ 0
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance Settlements Receivable				$ 32
Gain recorded on settlement	$ 64		64	73
Insurance proceeds related to loss on property and equipment		$ 0	66	0
Fire [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance Proceeds			$ 193
Insurance Proceeds, Advance of Funds				$ 174

Segment Information - Net Sales

Segment Information - Net Sales by Brand and Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,623	$ 4,089	$ 4,085	$ 3,783	$ 4,778	$ 3,838	$ 3,799	$ 3,440	$ 16,580	$ 15,855	$ 15,516
Percentage Of Net Sales									100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 13,340	$ 12,568	$ 11,989
Percentage Of Net Sales									81.00%	80.00%	77.00%
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 1,193	$ 1,173	$ 1,084
Percentage Of Net Sales									7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 603	$ 641	$ 689
Percentage Of Net Sales									4.00%	4.00%	5.00%
Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 1,233	$ 1,263	$ 1,544
Percentage Of Net Sales									7.00%	8.00%	10.00%
Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 211	$ 210	$ 210
Percentage Of Net Sales									1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Gap Global
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 5,160	$ 5,318	$ 5,455
Gap Global | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									2,990	3,065	3,113
Gap Global | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									379	398	368
Gap Global | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									589	626	630
Gap Global | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									1,089	1,117	1,215
Gap Global | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									113	112	129
Old Navy Global
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									7,840	7,238	6,814
Old Navy Global | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									7,134	6,570	6,051
Old Navy Global | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									584	547	490
Old Navy Global | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									0	0	0
Old Navy Global | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									50	50	220
Old Navy Global | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									72	71	53
Banana Republic Global
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									2,456	2,380	2,471
Banana Republic Global | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									2,095	2,017	2,052
Banana Republic Global | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									227	225	223
Banana Republic Global | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									14	15	59
Banana Republic Global | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									94	96	109
Banana Republic Global | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									26	27	28
Other entities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									1,124	919	776
Other entities | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									1,121	916	773
Other entities | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									3	3	3
Other entities | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									0	0	0
Other entities | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									0	0	0
Other entities | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information - Net Sal_2

Segment Information - Net Sales And Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets		$ 3,683	$ 3,224
U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	[1]	3,097	2,600
Other Foreign
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets		$ 586	$ 624
[1]	U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments (in segments)	1

Quarterly Information Quarterly

Quarterly Information Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 4,623	$ 4,089	$ 4,085	$ 3,783	$ 4,778	$ 3,838	$ 3,799	$ 3,440	$ 16,580	$ 15,855	$ 15,516
Gross Profit	1,645	1,623	1,627	1,427	1,759	1,525	1,479	1,303	6,322	6,066	5,640
Net income	$ 276	$ 266	$ 297	$ 164	$ 205	$ 229	$ 271	$ 143	$ 1,003	$ 848	$ 676
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.72	$ 0.69	$ 0.77	$ 0.42	$ 0.53	$ 0.59	$ 0.69	$ 0.36	$ 2.61	$ 2.16	$ 1.69
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.72	$ 0.69	$ 0.76	$ 0.42	$ 0.52	$ 0.58	$ 0.68	$ 0.36	$ 2.59	$ 2.14	$ 1.69

Quarterly Information Quarter_2

Quarterly Information Quarterly Financial Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Earnings Per Share Impact, Net	$ (0.09)	$ 0.10
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Tax Effect	$ 34
Gain recorded on settlement		$ 64		$ 64	$ 73
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 0	$ 0	$ 71
Tax benefit from legal entity structuring that was also impacted by tax reform [Member]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Tax Effect	23
Provisional tax impact of federal reform [Member]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Tax Effect	$ 57

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2019USD ($)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 35