Old COPPER (CPPRQ) 10-Q 9 Dec 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Dec. 05, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'J C PENNEY CO INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001166126	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	1-Nov-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	304,851,973
Trading Symbol	'jcp	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Total net sales	$2,764		$2,779		$8,364		$8,077
Cost of goods sold	1,751		1,960		5,417		5,659
Gross margin	1,013		819		2,947		2,418
Operating expenses/(income):	'		'		'		'
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)	988		1,006		2,961		3,110
Pension	1		34		4		102
Depreciation and amortization	156		161		474		440
Real estate and other, net	-90		-27		-160		-117
Restructuring and management transition	12		46		39		165
Total operating expenses	1,067		1,220		3,318		3,700
Operating income/(loss)	-54		-401		-371		-1,282
Loss on extinguishment of debt	-34		0		-34		-114
Net interest expense	103		99		306		255
Income/(loss) before income taxes	-191		-500		-711		-1,651
Income tax expense/(benefit)	-3		-11		1		-228
Net income/(loss)	($188)		($489)		($712)		($1,423)
Earnings/(loss) per share:	'		'		'		'
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.62)		($1.94)		($2.33)		($6.17)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.62)		($1.94)		($2.33)		($6.17)
Weighted average shares – basic	305.3	[1]	251.8	[1]	305.1	[1]	230.8	[1]
Weighted average shares – diluted	305.3		251.8		305.1		230.8
[1]	On October 1, 2013, we issued 84 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.50 per share.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income/(loss)	($188)	($489)	($712)	($1,423)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss	10	26	30	81
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	-1	0	-1	-1
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	9	26	29	80
Total comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	($179)	($463)	($683)	($1,343)

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014		Feb. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'		'		'
Cash in banks and in transit	$141		$113		$151
Cash short-term investments	543		1,402		1,076
Cash and cash equivalents	684		1,515		1,227
Merchandise inventory	3,358		2,935		3,747
Deferred taxes	175		193		119
Prepaid expenses and other	223		190		249
Total current assets	4,440		4,833		5,342
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $3,558, $3,178 and $3,315)	5,312		5,619		5,753
Prepaid pension	695		663		36
Other assets	718		686		744
Total Assets	11,165		11,801		11,875
Current liabilities:	'		'		'
Merchandise accounts payable	1,289		948		1,409
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,163		1,198		1,269
Short-term borrowings	0		650		650
Current portion of capital leases and note payable	30		27		27
Current maturities of long-term debt	28		23		23
Total current liabilities	2,510		2,846		3,378
Long-term capital leases and note payable	40		62		67
Long-term debt	5,329		4,839		4,845
Deferred taxes	357		335		250
Other liabilities	499		632		688
Total Liabilities	8,735		8,714		9,228
Stockholders’ Equity	'		'		'
Common stock	152	[1]	152	[1]	153	[1]
Additional paid-in capital	4,597		4,571		4,575
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)	-1,720		-1,008		-1,043
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	-599		-628		-1,038
Total Stockholders’ Equity	2,430		3,087		2,647
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$11,165		$11,801		$11,875
[1]	1,250 million shares of common stock are authorized with a par value of $0.50 per share. The total shares issued and outstanding were 304.8 million, 304.6 million and 304.6 million as of November 1, 2014, November 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	($3,558)	($3,315)	($3,178)
Common stock, shares authorized	1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000
Common stock, par value per share	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50
Common stock, shares issued	304,800,000	304,600,000	304,600,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	304,800,000	304,600,000	304,600,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'	'
Net income/(loss)	($188)	($489)	($712)	($1,423)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and management transition	2	48	5	109
Asset impairments and other charges	5	3	9	12
Net gain on sale of non-operating assets	-2	-24	-23	-86
Net gain on sale of operating assets	-90	0	-91	-18
Loss on extinguishment of debt	-34	0	-34	-114
Depreciation and amortization	156	161	474	440
Benefit plans	-5	16	-18	57
Stock-based compensation	8	6	24	22
Deferred taxes	-5	-14	-24	-203
Change in cash from:	'	'	'	'
Inventory	-510	-592	-423	-1,406
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-15	-30	-34	11
Merchandise accounts payable	305	133	341	247
Current income taxes	2	2	6	62
Accrued expenses and other	-17	43	-22	-135
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	-320	-737	-454	-2,197
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-61	-161	-202	-814
Net proceeds from sale of non-operating assets	2	33	28	88
Net proceeds from sale of operating assets	66	0	68	19
Joint venture return of investment	0	0	8	0
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	7	-128	-98	-707
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	0	0	0	850
Payments on short-term borrowings	0	200	650	200
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	393	0	893	2,180
Premium on early retirement of debt	33	0	33	110
Payments of capital leases and note payable	-4	-5	-22	-24
Payments of long-term debt	-394	-5	-405	-250
Financing costs	-1	-18	-61	-30
Net proceeds from common stock issued	0	786	0	786
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	0	0	7
Tax withholding payments for vested restricted stock	0	-1	-1	-8
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	-39	557	-279	3,201
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-352	-308	-831	297
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,036	1,535	1,515	930
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	684	1,227	684	1,227
Supplemental cash flow information	'	'	'	'
Income taxes received/(paid), net	-1	-1	-20	87
Interest received/(paid), net	-160	-125	-343	-361
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity	'	'	'	'
Property contributed to joint venture	0	0	30	0
Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment	-2	-53	-7	49
Financing costs withheld from proceeds of long-term debt	7	0	7	70
Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable	0	1	3	4
Issuance costs withheld from proceeds of common stock issued	0	24	0	24
Return of shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. previously acquired by the Company	$0	$36	$0	$36

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Cons

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	'
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	Basis of Presentation
	J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is a holding company whose principal operating subsidiary is J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (JCP). JCP was incorporated in Delaware in 1924, and J. C. Penney Company, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 2002, when the holding company structure was implemented. The holding company has no independent assets or operations, and no direct subsidiaries other than JCP. The holding company and its consolidated subsidiaries, including JCP, are collectively referred to in this quarterly report as “we,” “us,” “our,” “ourselves” or the “Company,” unless otherwise indicated.
	J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is a co-obligor (or guarantor, as appropriate) regarding the payment of principal and interest on JCP’s outstanding debt securities. The guarantee of certain of JCP’s outstanding debt securities by J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is full and unconditional.
	These unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The accompanying unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, in our opinion, include all material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (2013 Form 10-K). We follow substantially the same accounting policies to prepare quarterly financial statements as are followed in preparing annual financial statements. A description of such significant accounting policies is included in the 2013 Form 10-K. The February 1, 2014 financial information was derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, with related footnotes, included in the 2013 Form 10-K. Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
	Fiscal Year
	Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. As used herein, “three months ended November 1, 2014” and “three months ended November 2, 2013” refer to the 13-week periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively. “Nine months ended November 1, 2014” and “nine months ended November 2, 2013,” refer to the 39-week periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 contain 52 weeks.
	Basis of Consolidation
	All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications were made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. None of the reclassifications affected our net income/(loss) in any period.
	Use of Estimates and Assumptions
	The preparation of unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires us to make assumptions and use estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates relate to: inventory valuation under the retail method, specifically permanent reductions to retail prices (markdowns), permanent devaluation of inventory (markdown accruals) and adjustments for shortages (shrinkage); valuation of long-lived assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairments; reserves for closed stores, workers’ compensation and general liability (insurance), environmental contingencies, income taxes and litigation; and pension and other postretirement benefits accounting. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.

EarningsLoss_per_Share

Earnings/(Loss) per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings/(Loss) per Share	'
	Earnings/(Loss) per Share
	Net income/(loss) and shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) are reconciled below:
		Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
	(in millions, except per share data)	November 1,				November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Earnings/(loss)
	Net income/(loss)	$	(188	)		$	(489	)	$	(712	)	$	(1,423	)
	Shares
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares)(1)	305.3				251.8			305.1			230.8
	Adjustment for assumed dilution:
	Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant	—				—			—			—
	Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares)	305.3				251.8			305.1			230.8
	EPS
	Basic	$	(0.62	)		$	(1.94	)	$	(2.33	)	$	(6.17	)
	Diluted	$	(0.62	)		$	(1.94	)	$	(2.33	)	$	(6.17	)
	(1) On October 1, 2013, we issued 84 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.50 per share.
	The following average potential shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	(Shares in millions)	November 1,			November 2,			November 1,		November 2,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant	26.9			23.9			26.1		24.6

Credit_Facility

Credit Facility	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Credit Facility [Abstract]	'
Credit Facility	'
	Credit Facility
	On June 20, 2014, J. C. Penney Company, Inc., JCP and J. C. Penney Purchasing Corporation (Purchasing) entered into a $2,350 million asset-based senior credit facility (2014 Credit Facility), comprised of a $1,850 million revolving line of credit (Revolving Facility) and a $500 million term loan (2014 Term Loan). The 2014 Credit Facility, which matures on June 20, 2019, replaced the Company’s prior credit agreement entered into in February 2013 and contains a letter of credit sublimit of $750 million. Proceeds from the 2014 Term Loan, in addition to $150 million of cash on hand, were used to pay down the $650 million cash borrowings that were outstanding under the previous facility.
	The 2014 Credit Facility is an asset-based senior credit facility and is secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of our eligible credit card receivables, accounts receivable and inventory. The Revolving Facility is available for general corporate purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit. Pricing under the Revolving Facility is tiered based on our utilization under the line of credit. JCP’s obligations under the 2014 Credit Facility are guaranteed by J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
	The borrowing base under the Revolving Facility, which is limited to a maximum of $1,850 million, is calculated as 85% of eligible accounts receivable, plus 90% of eligible credit card receivables, plus 90% of the liquidation value of our inventory, net of certain reserves. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow by their face value. In addition, the maximum availability is limited by a minimum excess availability threshold which is the greater of 10% of the borrowing base or $150 million.
	As of the end of the third quarter of 2014, we had $499 million outstanding on the 2014 Term Loan and no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility. The 2014 Term Loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 4.0% and requires quarterly repayments in a principal amount equal to $1.25 million during the five-year term beginning October 1, 2014. As of the end of the third quarter of 2014, we had $429 million in standby and import letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Facility, the majority of which were standby letters of credit that support our merchandise initiatives and workers’ compensation. None of the standby or import letters of credit have been drawn on. The applicable rates for standby and import letters of credit were 2.75% and 1.375%, respectively, while the commitment fee was 0.375% for the unused portion of the Revolving Facility. As of the end of the third quarter of 2014, based on our September 2014 borrowing base, we had $1,421 million available for future borrowing, of which $1,236 million was accessible due to the minimum excess availability threshold.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	4. Long-Term Debt
	2014 Debt Issuance and Tender Offers
	In September 2014, we issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2019 and used the majority of the $393 million of proceeds from the offering, net of underwriting discounts, to pay the tender consideration and related transaction fees and expenses for our contemporaneous cash tender offers (2014 Tender Offers) to purchase approximately $327 million aggregate principal amount of the three outstanding series of debt securities described below (collectively, the Securities).
	Title of Security		Principal Amount Outstanding Prior to 2014 Tender Offers ($ in millions)		Tender Premium(1)		Principal Amount Tendered ($ in millions)		Principal Amount Accepted for Purchase ($ in millions)		Principal Amount Outstanding After the 2014 Tender Offers ($ in millions)
	6.875% Medium-Term Notes due 2015		$	200	$	67.5	$	140	$	140	$	60
	7.65% Debentures due 2016		200		105		122		122		78
	7.95% Debentures due 2017		285		97.5		194		65		220
	Total		$	685			$	456	$	327	$	358
	-1	Per $1,000 principal amount of Securities.
	We paid approximately $362 million aggregate consideration, including $6 million of accrued interest, for the accepted Securities in October 2014. The 2014 Tender Offers resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $30 million which includes the premium paid over face value of the accepted Securities of $29 million and reacquisition costs of $1 million.
	2014 Debt Defeasance
	In October 2014, subsequent to the completion of the 2014 Tender Offers, we deposited approximately $64 million with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee under the Indenture with respect to our 6.875% Medium-Term Notes due 2015 (2015 Notes), to effect a legal defeasance of the remaining outstanding principal amount of 2015 Notes. As a result of depositing funds with the Trustee sufficient to make all payments of interest and principal on the outstanding 2015 Notes through October 15, 2015, the stated maturity of the 2015 Notes, the Company has satisfied and discharged all of its obligations under the terms of the 2015 Notes and with respect to the 2015 Notes under the Indenture. The defeasance resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $4 million which represents the portion of the deposited funds for future interest payments on the 2015 Notes.
	2013 Tender Offer
	On April 30, 2013 we announced the commencement of a cash tender offer (2013 Tender Offer) and consent solicitation for our 7.125% Debentures Due 2023 (2023 Notes). We also solicited consents to effect certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the 2023 Notes (2023 Notes Indenture) that would eliminate most of the restrictive covenants and certain events of default and other provisions in the 2023 Notes Indenture (Proposed Amendments).
	On May 22, 2013, we accepted for purchase $243 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes, representing 95.41% of the outstanding principal amount, for aggregate tender offer consideration of $352 million. On June 5, 2013, we accepted for purchase an additional $2 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes, for aggregate tender offer consideration of $3 million. The 2013 Tender Offer resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $114 million which includes the premium paid over face value of the accepted 2023 Notes of $110 million, reacquisition costs of $2 million and the write-off of unamortized debt issue costs of $2 million. As a result of receiving the requisite consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of aggregate principal amount of 2023 Notes outstanding, the Proposed Amendments were approved and became operative.
	2013 Term Loan Facility
	On May 22, 2013, JCP entered into a $2.25 billion five-year senior secured term loan facility (2013 Term Loan Facility). The 2013 Term Loan Facility is guaranteed by J. C. Penney Company, Inc. and certain subsidiaries of JCP, and is secured by mortgages on certain real estate of JCP and the guarantors, in addition to substantially all other assets of JCP and the guarantors. Proceeds of the 2013 Term Loan Facility were used to fund the 2013 Tender Offer and will be used to fund ongoing working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. The 2013 Term Loan Facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 5.0%. We are required to make quarterly repayments in a principal amount equal to $5.625 million during the five-year term subject to certain reductions for mandatory and optional prepayments.

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

Fair Value Disclosures

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Fair Value Disclosures

In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three-level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:

•

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•

Level 2 — Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, such as quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

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Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.

REIT Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

During 2013, we sold our remaining investments in public REIT assets. The market value of our investment in public REIT assets were accounted for as available-for-sale securities and were carried at fair value on an ongoing basis in Other assets in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined the fair value of our investments in REITs using quoted market prices. There were no transfers in or out of any levels during any period presented. Our REIT assets measured at fair value were as follows:

REIT Assets at Fair Value

($ in millions)

Cost

Quoted Prices in Active

Significant Other

Significant

Basis

Markets of Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

November 1, 2014

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

November 2, 2013

7

32

—

—

February 1, 2014

—

—

—

—

Other Financial Instruments

Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:

November 1, 2014

November 2, 2013

February 1, 2014

($ in millions)

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Long-term debt, including current maturities

$

5,357

$

4,910

$

4,868

$

4,252

$

4,862

$

4,209

The fair value of long-term debt was estimated by obtaining quotes from brokers or was based on current rates offered for similar debt. As of November 1, 2014, November 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and short-term borrowings approximated their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. In addition, the fair values of capital lease commitments and the note payable approximated their carrying values. These items have been excluded from the table above.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

We have no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Stockholders’ Equity
	The following table shows the change in the components of stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended November 1, 2014:
	(in millions)	Number			Common				Additional				Reinvested				Accumulated				Total
		of			Stock				Paid-in				Earnings/				Other				Stockholders’
		Common							Capital				(Accumulated				Comprehensive				Equity
		Shares											Deficit)				Income/(Loss)
	February 1, 2014	304.6			$	152			$	4,571			$	(1,008	)		$	(628	)		$	3,087
	Net income/(loss)	—			—				—				(712		)		—				(712		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	—			—				—				—				29				29
	Stock-based compensation	0.2			—				26				—				—				26
	November 1, 2014	304.8			$	152			$	4,597			$	(1,720	)		$	(599	)		$	2,430
	Comprehensive Income
	The tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income/(loss) are as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		November 1, 2014												November 2, 2013
	($ in millions)	Gross				Income				Net				Gross				Income				Net
		Amount				Tax				Amount				Amount				Tax				Amount
						(Expense)/												(Expense)/
						Benefit												Benefit
	REITs
	Unrealized gain/(loss)	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(1	)		$	1			$	—
	Retirement benefit plans
	Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss	16				(6		)		10				43				(17		)		26
	Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(1		)		—				(1		)		(1		)		1				—
	Total	$	15			$	(6	)		$	9			$	41			$	(15	)		$	26
		Nine Months Ended
		November 1, 2014												November 2, 2013
	($ in millions)	Gross				Income				Net				Gross				Income				Net
		Amount				Tax				Amount				Amount				Tax				Amount
						(Expense)/												(Expense)/
						Benefit												Benefit
	REITs
	Unrealized gain/(loss)	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(1	)		$	1			$	—
	Retirement benefit plans
	Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss	49				(19		)		30				$	131			(50		)		81
	Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(1		)		—				(1		)		(2		)		1				(1		)
	Total	$	48			$	(19	)		$	29			$	128			$	(48	)		$	80
	The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances for the nine months ended November 1, 2014:
	($ in millions)	Net Actuarial				Prior Service				Accumulated
		Gain/(Loss)				Credit/(Cost)				Other
										Comprehensive
										Income/(Loss)
	February 1, 2014	$	(609	)		$	(19	)		$	(628	)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	—				—				—
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	30				(1		)		29
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	30				(1		)		29
	November 1, 2014	$	(579	)		$	(20	)		$	(599	)
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are as follows:
		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)																Line Item in the
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended								Unaudited Interim Consolidated
	($ in millions)	November 1,				November 2,				November 1,				November 2,				Statements of Operations
		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Amortization of retirement benefit plans
	Actuarial loss/(gain)(1)	$	16			$	44			$	49			$	132			Pension
	Prior service cost/(credit)(1)	1				1				5				4				Pension
	Actuarial loss/(gain)(1)	—				(1		)		—				(1		)		SG&A
	Prior service cost/(credit)(1)	(2		)		(2		)		(6		)		(6		)		SG&A
	Tax (expense)/benefit	(6		)		(16		)		(19		)		(49		)		Income tax expense/(benefit)
	Total, net of tax	9				26				29				80
	Total reclassifications	$	9			$	26			$	29			$	80
	-1	These accumulated other comprehensive components are included in the computation of net periodic benefits expense/(income). See Note 8 for additional details.
	Issuance of Common Stock
	On October 1, 2013, we issued 84 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.50 per share for $9.65 per share for total net proceeds of $786 million after $24 million of fees.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We grant stock-based compensation awards to employees and non-employee directors under our equity compensation plan. On May 16, 2014, our stockholders approved the J. C. Penney Company, Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2014 Plan), which has a fungible share design in which each stock option will count as one share issued and each stock award will count as two shares issued. The 2014 Plan reserved 16 million shares or 32 million options for future grants and will terminate on May 31, 2019.  In addition, shares underlying any outstanding stock award or stock option grant canceled prior to vesting or exercise become available for use under the 2014 Plan. On May 21, 2014, the Company also approved an equity inducement award plan (2014 Equity Inducement Plan) which reserved 750,000 restricted stock units to grant to an incoming executive officer of the Company. Our prior 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2012 Plan) terminated on May 16, 2014, except for outstanding awards, and all subsequent awards have been granted under the 2014 Plan or the 2014 Equity Inducement Plan. Under the terms of the 2014 Plan, all grants made after January 31, 2014 reduce the shares available for grant under the 2014 Plan. As of November 1, 2014, a maximum of 24.0 million shares of stock were available for future grant under the 2014 Plan.
	Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 was $10 million and $7 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 was $31 million and $39 million, respectively. Through the first nine months of 2014, the Company granted the following stock-based compensation awards:
			Restricted Stock Units (RSU)		Stock Options			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Grant Date		Time-based	Performance-based	Performance-based	Weighted Average Exercise Price
	3-Mar-14		25,000	—	—	$	—	$	7.96
	20-Mar-14		2,328,000	329,000	2,322,000	8.36		6.09
	27-Mar-14		84,000	—	185,000	8.97		5.59
	May 20, 2014(1)		306,000	—	—	—		8.93
	19-Aug-14		883,000	—	—	—		10.25
	Total		3,626,000	329,000	2,507,000	8.41		6.78
	-1	Includes approximately 224,000 RSUs that were granted under the 2014 Equity Inducement Plan.
	Performance-based stock options and awards that ultimately vest are dependent on market performance targets measured by either the performance of the Company’s common stock (market condition) or on the achievement of a 2014 internal profitability target (performance condition).
	In addition to the grants above, on March 20, 2014, we granted approximately 2.3 million phantom units as part of our management incentive compensation plan, which are similar to RSUs in that the number of units granted was based on the price of our stock, but the units will be settled in cash based on the value of our stock on the vesting date, limited to $16.72 per phantom unit. The fair value of the awards is remeasured at each reporting period and was $7.61 per share as of November 1, 2014. Compensation expense, which is variable, is recognized over the vesting period with a corresponding liability, which is recorded in Other liabilities in our unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. On May 21, 2014, we also granted approximately 157,000 RSUs to directors with a fair value of $8.60 per RSU award. Additionally, on October 9, 2014, we granted approximately 13,000 RSUs to a new director with a fair value of $7.64 per RSU award.

Retirement_Benefit_Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Retirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Retirement Benefit Plans	'
	Retirement Benefit Plans
	The components of net periodic benefit expense/(income) for our non-contributory qualified defined benefit pension plan (Primary Pension Plan), non-contributory supplemental pension plans and contributory postretirement health and welfare plan were as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in millions)	November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Primary Pension Plan
	Service cost	$	15		$	20		$	46		$	59
	Interest cost	53			51			158			153
	Expected return on plan assets	(87		)	(85		)	(261		)	(255		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	13			38			38			114
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	1			1			5			4
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	6			—			6			—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	1		$	25		$	(8	)	$	75
	Supplemental Pension Plans
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	3			3			7			9
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	3			6			11			18
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	—			—			—			—
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	(6		)	—			(6		)	—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	—		$	9		$	12		$	27
	Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total
	Service cost	$	15		$	20		$	46		$	59
	Interest cost	56			54			165			162
	Expected return on plan assets	(87		)	(85		)	(261		)	(255		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	16			44			49			132
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	1			1			5			4
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	1		$	34		$	4		$	102
	Postretirement Health and Welfare Plan
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	—			1			—			1
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	—			(1		)	—			(1		)
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(2		)	(2		)	(6		)	(6		)
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	$	(6	)	$	(6	)
	Retirement Benefit Plans Total
	Service cost	$	15		$	20		$	46		$	59
	Interest cost	56			55			165			163
	Expected return on plan assets	(87		)	(85		)	(261		)	(255		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	16			43			49			131
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(1		)	(1		)	(1		)	(2		)
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	(1	)	$	32		$	(2	)	$	96
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income) for our noncontributory postretirement health and welfare plan was predominantly included in SG&A expense in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	During the third quarter of 2014, we transferred $25 million of supplemental pension plan benefits, as allowed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, out of one of our supplemental pension plans and into our Primary Pension Plan. The transfer did not have a significant impact on our unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Defined Contribution Plans
	Our defined contribution plans include a qualified Savings, Profit-Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan (401(k) plan), which includes a non-contributory retirement account, and a non-qualified contributory unfunded mirror savings plan offered to certain members of management. Total expense for our defined contribution plans for both of the third quarters of 2014 and 2013 was $12 million and was predominantly included in SG&A expenses in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total expense for the first nine months for both of 2014 and 2013 was $38 million.

Restructuring_and_Management_T

Restructuring and Management Transition	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Management Transition	'
	Restructuring and Management Transition
	The composition of restructuring and management transition charges was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Cumulative
														Amount Through
	($ in millions)	November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,			1-Nov-14
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Home office and stores	$	3		$	(6	)	$	15		$	26		$	217
	Store fixtures	—			10			—			55			133
	Management transition	7			3			15			32			223
	Other	2			39			9			52			132
	Total	$	12		$	46		$	39		$	165		$	705
	Home Office and Stores
	During the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, we recorded $15 million and $26 million, respectively, of charges for actions taken to reduce our home office and store expenses. In January 2014, we announced the closing of 33 department stores as part of our turnaround efforts. Through the first nine months of 2014, we incurred charges of $13 million for employee termination benefits and lease termination costs associated with the closure of those stores. Additionally, we incurred $2 million of other miscellaneous store restructuring costs.
	The $32 million of charges through the first half of 2013 were associated with employee termination benefits for both store and home office associates. The $6 million credit for the third quarter of 2013 resulted from termination benefits paid that were lower than expected primarily because employees found other positions within the Company and revisions were made to the restructuring plan.
	Store Fixtures
	During the three months ended November 2, 2013, we recorded $2 million for the impairment of certain store fixtures related to our former shops strategy that were used in our prototype department store and $8 million of increased depreciation as a result of shortening the useful lives of fixtures in our department stores that were replaced during 2013.
	During the nine months ended November 2, 2013, we recorded $7 million of charges for the write-off of store fixtures related to the renovations in our home department and $37 million of increased depreciation as a result of shortening the useful lives of fixtures in our department stores that were replaced during 2013. In addition, during the nine months ended November 2, 2013, we recorded $11 million of charges for the impairment of certain store fixtures related to our former shops strategy that were used in our prototype department store.
	Management Transition
	During the three months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, we implemented several changes within our management leadership team that resulted in management transition costs of $7 million and $3 million, respectively, for both incoming and outgoing members of management. During the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, we recorded charges of $15 million and $32 million, respectively.
	Other
	During the three months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, we recorded $2 million and $39 million, respectively, of miscellaneous restructuring charges. During the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, we recorded $9 million and $52 million, respectively, of miscellaneous restructuring charges. The charges during both years were related primarily to contract termination costs associated with our previous marketing and shops strategy, including a non-cash charge of $36 million during the third quarter of 2013 relating to the return of shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. previously acquired by the Company.
	Activity for the restructuring and management transition liability for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 was as follows:
	($ in millions)	Home Office			Management			Other			Total
		and Stores			Transition
	February 1, 2014	$	—		$	3		$	30		$	33
	Charges	15			15			9			39
	Cash payments	(6		)	(11		)	(21		)	(38		)
	Non-cash	(2		)	(3		)	—			(5		)
	November 1, 2014	$	7		$	4		$	18		$	29
	The non-cash amounts represent charges primarily for stock-based compensation expense in conjunction with accelerated vesting related to terminations and for the write-off of store fixtures.

Real_Estate_and_Other_Net

Real Estate and Other, Net	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract]	'
Real Estate and Other, Net	'
	Real Estate and Other, Net
	Real estate and other consists of ongoing operating income from our real estate subsidiaries. Real estate and other also includes net gains from the sale of facilities and equipment that are no longer used in operations, asset impairments and other non-operating charges and credits. In addition, during the first quarter of 2014, we entered into a joint venture agreement in which we contributed approximately 220 acres of excess property adjacent to our home office facility in Plano, Texas (Home Office Land Joint Venture). The new joint venture was formed to develop the contributed property and our proportional share of the joint venture's activities will be recorded in Real estate and other, net. For the three months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, Real estate and other, net was income of $90 million and $27 million, respectively. For the nine months ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, Real estate and other, net was income of $160 million and $117 million, respectively. Real estate and other, net was comprised primarily of sales of non-operating and operating assets and our proportional share of net income from the Home Office Land Joint Venture as detailed below.
	Non-Operating Assets
	During the first quarter of 2014, we sold four properties used in our former auto center operations and excess property adjacent to our home office facility not contributed to the Home Office Land Joint Venture for net proceeds of $15 million, resulting in net gains totaling $12 million. During the second quarter of 2014, we sold four additional properties used in our former auto center operations for net proceeds of $11 million, resulting in net gains totaling $9 million. During the third quarter of 2014, we sold one closed store and one additional property used in our former auto center operations for net proceeds and a gain of $2 million.
	During the second quarter of 2013, we sold our investment in a joint venture that owns regional mall properties for $55 million, resulting in a net gain of $62 million. The gain exceeded the cash proceeds as a result of distributions of cash related to refinancing transactions in prior periods that were recorded as net reductions in the carrying amount of the investment. The net book value of the joint venture investment was a negative $7 million and was included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the third quarter of 2013, we sold our investment in three joint ventures for $32 million, resulting in a net gain of $23 million and we sold approximately 10 acres of excess land for net proceeds and gain of $1 million.
	Operating Assets
	During the first quarter of 2014, we sold a former department store location with a net book value of $1 million for net proceeds of $2 million, realizing a gain of $1 million. During the the third quarter of 2014, we sold three department store locations and recognized a net gain on a payment received from a landlord to terminate an existing lease prior to its original expiration date for total net proceeds of $66 million and a net gain of $90 million.
	During the first quarter of 2013, we sold our leasehold interest in a former department store location with a net book value of $2 million for net proceeds of $18 million, realizing a gain of $16 million. During the second quarter of 2013, we sold two properties, realizing a gain of $2 million.
	Other
	During the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded $43 million for our proportional share of net income from the Home Office Land Joint Venture and received an aggregate cash distribution of $51 million.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes for the three months ended November 1, 2014 was a benefit of $3 million compared to a benefit of $11 million for the three months ended November 2, 2013. The effective tax rate for the three months ended November 1, 2014 was (1.6)% as compared to (2.2)% for the three months ended November 2, 2013. Income taxes for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 was an expense of $1 million compared to a benefit of $228 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2013. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 was 0.1% as compared to (13.8)% for the nine months ended November 2, 2013. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 was impacted by a net increase to the tax valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $255 million.
	In assessing the need for the valuation allowance, we considered both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. As a result of our assessment, we concluded that, beginning in the second quarter of 2013, our estimate of the realization of deferred tax assets would be based solely on the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and tax planning strategies that we would make use of to accelerate taxable income to utilize expiring carryforwards. Accordingly, in the third quarter of 2014, the valuation allowance was increased to offset the net deferred tax assets created in the quarter relating primarily to the increase in net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $559 million has been recorded against our deferred tax assets as of November 1, 2014, which resulted in an increase to the valuation allowance during the quarter ended November 1, 2014 of $107 million.
	The net tax benefit of $3 million for the third quarter of 2014 consisted of state and foreign tax expenses of $1 million and $2 million of expense related to the deferred tax asset change arising from the tax amortization of indefinite-lived intangible assets, offset by a $6 million non-cash benefit relating to other comprehensive income. In accordance with accounting standards, we are required to allocate a portion of our tax provision between operating losses and accumulated other comprehensive income. Application of this guidance required the recognition of a non-cash income tax benefit of $6 million in operating results, offset by a $6 million charge to other comprehensive income for the quarter.
	The net tax expense of $1 million for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 consisted of a federal audit adjustment of $12 million, state and foreign tax expenses of $6 million and $6 million of expense related to the deferred tax asset change arising from the tax amortization of indefinite-lived intangible assets, offset by a $19 million non-cash benefit relating to other comprehensive income and a $4 million benefit on settlement of certain state audits. In accordance with accounting standards, we are required to allocate a portion of our tax provision between operating losses and accumulated other comprehensive income. Application of this guidance required the recognition of a non-cash income tax benefit of $19 million in operating results, offset by a $19 million charge to other comprehensive income for the quarter.
	As of November 1, 2014, we have approximately $2.7 billion of net operating losses available for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which expire in 2032 through 2034 and $46 million of tax credit carryforwards that expire at various dates through 2034. For these NOL and tax credit carryforwards a net deferred tax asset of $567 million has been recorded, net of a valuation allowance of $393 million. A valuation allowance of $166 million fully offsets the deferred tax assets resulting from the state NOL carryforwards that expire at various dates through 2034.

Litigation_Other_Contingencies

Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees	'
	Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees
	Litigation
	Macy’s Litigation
	On August 16, 2012, Macy’s, Inc. and Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc. (together the Plaintiffs) filed suit against J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, alleging that the Company tortiously interfered with, and engaged in unfair competition relating to a 2006 agreement between Macy’s and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSLO) by entering into a partnership agreement with MSLO in December 2011. The Plaintiffs sought primarily to prevent the Company from implementing our partnership agreement with MSLO as it related to products in the bedding, bath, kitchen and cookware categories. The suit was consolidated with an already-existing breach of contract lawsuit by the Plaintiffs against MSLO, and a bench trial commenced on February 20, 2013. On March 7, 2013, the judge adjourned the trial until April 8, 2013, and ordered the parties into mediation. The parties did not reach a settlement, and the trial continued on April 8, 2013. The parties concluded their presentations of evidence on April 26, 2013, and completed post-trial briefs in late May, 2013. The court held closing arguments on August 1, 2013.  On October 21, 2013, the Company and MSLO entered into an amendment of the partnership agreement, providing in part that the Company will not sell MSLO-designed merchandise in the bedding, bath, kitchen and cookware categories.  On January 2, 2014, MSLO and Macy's announced that they had settled the case as to each other, and MSLO was subsequently dismissed as a defendant. On June 16, 2014, the Court issued a ruling against JCPenney on the remaining claim of intentional interference, and held that Macy’s is not entitled to punitive damages.  The Court referred other issues related to damages to a Judicial Hearing Officer.  On June 30, 2014, JCPenney appealed the Court’s decision, and Macy’s has cross-appealed a portion of the decision.  While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter, we currently believe that the final resolution of this action will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources.
	Other Legal Proceedings
	We are subject to various other legal and governmental proceedings involving routine litigation incidental to our business. Reserves have been established based on our best estimates of our potential liability in certain of these matters. These estimates were developed in consultation with in-house and outside counsel. While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of these matters, management currently believes that the final resolution of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources.
	Contingencies
	As of November 1, 2014, we estimated our total potential environmental liabilities to range from $18 million to $24 million and recorded our best estimate of $20 million in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses and Other liabilities in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet as of that date. This estimate covered potential liabilities primarily related to underground storage tanks, remediation of environmental conditions involving our former drugstore locations and asbestos removal in connection with approved plans to renovate or dispose of our facilities. We continue to assess required remediation and the adequacy of environmental reserves as new information becomes available and known conditions are further delineated. If we were to incur losses at the upper end of the estimated range, we do not believe that such losses would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources.
	Guarantees
	As of November 1, 2014, we had a guarantee totaling $20 million for the maximum exposure on insurance reserves established by a former subsidiary included in the sale of our Direct Marketing Services business.
	In addition, in connection with the sale of the operations of our catalog outlet stores, we assigned leases on certain outlet store locations to the purchaser.  In the event that the purchaser fails to make the required lease payments, we continue for a period of time to be liable for lease payments to the landlords of several of the leased stores. The purchaser's obligations under the lease are guaranteed to us by certain principals and affiliates of the purchaser. However, the purchaser has exited the outlet business and is attempting to terminate the leases with the landlords. Consequently, we expect that our continuing obligations under each lease will be extinguished in connection with each termination. As of November 1, 2014, our maximum liability in connection with the assigned leases was $5 million.

Effect_of_New_Accounting_Stand

Effect of New Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Effect of New Accounting Standards	'
	Effect of New Accounting Standards
	In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. This ASU requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This ASU also requires management to disclose certain information depending on the results of the going concern evaluation. The provisions of this ASU are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. This amendment is applicable to us beginning in the first quarter of 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation - Stock Compensation, an amendment to FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, ASC Topic 606.  The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the guidance is that a Company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for us beginning in fiscal 2017 and can be adopted by the Company either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.  We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 205, Presentation of Financial Statements, and FASB ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment. The update revises the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results, removing the lack of continuing involvement criteria and requiring discontinued operations reporting for the disposal of an equity method investment that meets the definition of discontinued operations. The update also requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations, including disclosure of pretax profit or loss of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. This ASU is effective for us prospectively beginning in fiscal 2015, with early adoption permitted.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11,  Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This update provides that an entity is required to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. If a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The provisions of this update were effective February 2, 2014 for the Company and were applied prospectively. The implementation of this guidance resulted in a reclassification as of the end of the third quarter of 2014 of $46 million between Deferred taxes and Other liabilities and did not have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Cons1

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]	'
Consolidation, Policy	'
	J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is a holding company whose principal operating subsidiary is J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (JCP). JCP was incorporated in Delaware in 1924, and J. C. Penney Company, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 2002, when the holding company structure was implemented. The holding company has no independent assets or operations, and no direct subsidiaries other than JCP. The holding company and its consolidated subsidiaries, including JCP, are collectively referred to in this quarterly report as “we,” “us,” “our,” “ourselves” or the “Company,” unless otherwise indicated.
	J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is a co-obligor (or guarantor, as appropriate) regarding the payment of principal and interest on JCP’s outstanding debt securities. The guarantee of certain of JCP’s outstanding debt securities by J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is full and unconditional.
	These unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The accompanying unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, in our opinion, include all material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (2013 Form 10-K). We follow substantially the same accounting policies to prepare quarterly financial statements as are followed in preparing annual financial statements. A description of such significant accounting policies is included in the 2013 Form 10-K. The February 1, 2014 financial information was derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, with related footnotes, included in the 2013 Form 10-K. Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
Fiscal Period, Policy	'
	Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. As used herein, “three months ended November 1, 2014” and “three months ended November 2, 2013” refer to the 13-week periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively. “Nine months ended November 1, 2014” and “nine months ended November 2, 2013,” refer to the 39-week periods ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 contain 52 weeks
Reclassification, Policy	'
	Certain reclassifications were made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. None of the reclassifications affected our net income/(loss) in any period.
Use of Estimates, Policy	'
	The preparation of unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires us to make assumptions and use estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

EarningsLoss_per_Share_Tables

Earnings/(Loss) per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings/(Loss) per Share	'
	Net income/(loss) and shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) are reconciled below:
		Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
	(in millions, except per share data)	November 1,				November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Earnings/(loss)
	Net income/(loss)	$	(188	)		$	(489	)	$	(712	)	$	(1,423	)
	Shares
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares)(1)	305.3				251.8			305.1			230.8
	Adjustment for assumed dilution:
	Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant	—				—			—			—
	Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares)	305.3				251.8			305.1			230.8
	EPS
	Basic	$	(0.62	)		$	(1.94	)	$	(2.33	)	$	(6.17	)
	Diluted	$	(0.62	)		$	(1.94	)	$	(2.33	)	$	(6.17	)
	(1) On October 1, 2013, we issued 84 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.50 per share.
Antidilutive common stock	'
	The following average potential shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	(Shares in millions)	November 1,			November 2,			November 1,		November 2,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant	26.9			23.9			26.1		24.6

LongTerm_Debt_LongTerm_Debt_Ta

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Title of Security		Principal Amount Outstanding Prior to 2014 Tender Offers ($ in millions)		Tender Premium(1)		Principal Amount Tendered ($ in millions)		Principal Amount Accepted for Purchase ($ in millions)		Principal Amount Outstanding After the 2014 Tender Offers ($ in millions)
	6.875% Medium-Term Notes due 2015		$	200	$	67.5	$	140	$	140	$	60
	7.65% Debentures due 2016		200		105		122		122		78
	7.95% Debentures due 2017		285		97.5		194		65		220
	Total		$	685			$	456	$	327	$	358
	-1	Per $1,000 principal amount of Securities.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Tables

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

'

Fair Value of REIT Assets, Measured on Recurring Basis

'

Our REIT assets measured at fair value were as follows:

REIT Assets at Fair Value

($ in millions)

Cost

Quoted Prices in Active

Significant Other

Significant

Basis

Markets of Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

November 1, 2014

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

November 2, 2013

7

32

—

—

February 1, 2014

—

—

—

—

Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value, Carrying Value and Fair Value

'

Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:

November 1, 2014

November 2, 2013

February 1, 2014

($ in millions)

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Long-term debt, including current maturities

$

5,357

$

4,910

$

4,868

$

4,252

$

4,862

$

4,209

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components in Stockholders' Equity	'
	The following table shows the change in the components of stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended November 1, 2014:
	(in millions)	Number			Common				Additional				Reinvested				Accumulated				Total
		of			Stock				Paid-in				Earnings/				Other				Stockholders’
		Common							Capital				(Accumulated				Comprehensive				Equity
		Shares											Deficit)				Income/(Loss)
	February 1, 2014	304.6			$	152			$	4,571			$	(1,008	)		$	(628	)		$	3,087
	Net income/(loss)	—			—				—				(712		)		—				(712		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	—			—				—				—				29				29
	Stock-based compensation	0.2			—				26				—				—				26
	November 1, 2014	304.8			$	152			$	4,597			$	(1,720	)		$	(599	)		$	2,430
Schedule of Tax Effects Allocated to Each Component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income/(loss) are as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		November 1, 2014												November 2, 2013
	($ in millions)	Gross				Income				Net				Gross				Income				Net
		Amount				Tax				Amount				Amount				Tax				Amount
						(Expense)/												(Expense)/
						Benefit												Benefit
	REITs
	Unrealized gain/(loss)	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(1	)		$	1			$	—
	Retirement benefit plans
	Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss	16				(6		)		10				43				(17		)		26
	Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(1		)		—				(1		)		(1		)		1				—
	Total	$	15			$	(6	)		$	9			$	41			$	(15	)		$	26
		Nine Months Ended
		November 1, 2014												November 2, 2013
	($ in millions)	Gross				Income				Net				Gross				Income				Net
		Amount				Tax				Amount				Amount				Tax				Amount
						(Expense)/												(Expense)/
						Benefit												Benefit
	REITs
	Unrealized gain/(loss)	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(1	)		$	1			$	—
	Retirement benefit plans
	Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss	49				(19		)		30				$	131			(50		)		81
	Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(1		)		—				(1		)		(2		)		1				(1		)
	Total	$	48			$	(19	)		$	29			$	128			$	(48	)		$	80
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances for the nine months ended November 1, 2014:
	($ in millions)	Net Actuarial				Prior Service				Accumulated
		Gain/(Loss)				Credit/(Cost)				Other
										Comprehensive
										Income/(Loss)
	February 1, 2014	$	(609	)		$	(19	)		$	(628	)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	—				—				—
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	30				(1		)		29
	Net current-period other comprehensive income	30				(1		)		29
	November 1, 2014	$	(579	)		$	(20	)		$	(599	)
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are as follows:
		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)																Line Item in the
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended								Unaudited Interim Consolidated
	($ in millions)	November 1,				November 2,				November 1,				November 2,				Statements of Operations
		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Amortization of retirement benefit plans
	Actuarial loss/(gain)(1)	$	16			$	44			$	49			$	132			Pension
	Prior service cost/(credit)(1)	1				1				5				4				Pension
	Actuarial loss/(gain)(1)	—				(1		)		—				(1		)		SG&A
	Prior service cost/(credit)(1)	(2		)		(2		)		(6		)		(6		)		SG&A
	Tax (expense)/benefit	(6		)		(16		)		(19		)		(49		)		Income tax expense/(benefit)
	Total, net of tax	9				26				29				80
	Total reclassifications	$	9			$	26			$	29			$	80
	-1	These accumulated other comprehensive components are included in the computation of net periodic benefits expense/(income). See Note 8 for additional details.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Awards Granted	'
			Restricted Stock Units (RSU)		Stock Options			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Grant Date		Time-based	Performance-based	Performance-based	Weighted Average Exercise Price
	3-Mar-14		25,000	—	—	$	—	$	7.96
	20-Mar-14		2,328,000	329,000	2,322,000	8.36		6.09
	27-Mar-14		84,000	—	185,000	8.97		5.59
	May 20, 2014(1)		306,000	—	—	—		8.93
	19-Aug-14		883,000	—	—	—		10.25
	Total		3,626,000	329,000	2,507,000	8.41		6.78
	-1	Includes approximately 224,000 RSUs that were granted under the 2014 Equity Inducement Plan.

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Table

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Retirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Pension Plan Expense/(Income)	'
	The components of net periodic benefit expense/(income) for our non-contributory qualified defined benefit pension plan (Primary Pension Plan), non-contributory supplemental pension plans and contributory postretirement health and welfare plan were as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	($ in millions)	November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Primary Pension Plan
	Service cost	$	15		$	20		$	46		$	59
	Interest cost	53			51			158			153
	Expected return on plan assets	(87		)	(85		)	(261		)	(255		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	13			38			38			114
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	1			1			5			4
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	6			—			6			—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	1		$	25		$	(8	)	$	75
	Supplemental Pension Plans
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	3			3			7			9
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	3			6			11			18
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	—			—			—			—
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	(6		)	—			(6		)	—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	—		$	9		$	12		$	27
	Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total
	Service cost	$	15		$	20		$	46		$	59
	Interest cost	56			54			165			162
	Expected return on plan assets	(87		)	(85		)	(261		)	(255		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	16			44			49			132
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	1			1			5			4
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	1		$	34		$	4		$	102
	Postretirement Health and Welfare Plan
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	—			1			—			1
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	—			(1		)	—			(1		)
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(2		)	(2		)	(6		)	(6		)
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	$	(6	)	$	(6	)
	Retirement Benefit Plans Total
	Service cost	$	15		$	20		$	46		$	59
	Interest cost	56			55			165			163
	Expected return on plan assets	(87		)	(85		)	(261		)	(255		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	16			43			49			131
	Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	(1		)	(1		)	(1		)	(2		)
	Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$	(1	)	$	32		$	(2	)	$	96

Restructuring_and_Management_T1

Restructuring and Management Transition Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]	'
Composition of Restructuring and Management Transition Charges	'
	The composition of restructuring and management transition charges was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Cumulative
														Amount Through
	($ in millions)	November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,			1-Nov-14
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Home office and stores	$	3		$	(6	)	$	15		$	26		$	217
	Store fixtures	—			10			—			55			133
	Management transition	7			3			15			32			223
	Other	2			39			9			52			132
	Total	$	12		$	46		$	39		$	165		$	705
Restructuring and Management Transition Charges	'
	Activity for the restructuring and management transition liability for the nine months ended November 1, 2014 was as follows:
	($ in millions)	Home Office			Management			Other			Total
		and Stores			Transition
	February 1, 2014	$	—		$	3		$	30		$	33
	Charges	15			15			9			39
	Cash payments	(6		)	(11		)	(21		)	(38		)
	Non-cash	(2		)	(3		)	—			(5		)
	November 1, 2014	$	7		$	4		$	18		$	29

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Cons2

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation (Nature of Operations) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]	'
State of incorporation	'Delaware
Year founded	'1924

EarningsLoss_per_Share_Details

Earnings/(Loss) per Share (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 01, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'		'		'		'		'
Net income/(loss)	'	($188)		($489)		($712)		($1,423)		'
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares)(1)	'	305.3	[1]	251.8	[1]	305.1	[1]	230.8	[1]	'
Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares)	'	305.3		251.8		305.1		230.8		'
Basic (in dollars per share)	'	($0.62)		($1.94)		($2.33)		($6.17)		'
Diluted (in dollars per share)	'	($0.62)		($1.94)		($2.33)		($6.17)		'
Stock options, restricted stock awards and warrant	'	26.9		23.9		26.1		24.6		'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	84	'		'		'		'		'
Common stock issued, par value per share	$0.50	$0.50		$0.50		$0.50		$0.50		$0.50
[1]	On October 1, 2013, we issued 84 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.50 per share.

Credit_Facility_Details

Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	22-May-13	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Jun. 20, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
2014 Credit Facility, initiation date	'	'	20-Jun-14	'
2014 Credit Facility	'	'	'	$2,350,000,000
Revolving Facility, maximum borrowing capacity	'	1,850,000,000	1,850,000,000	1,850,000,000
2014 Credit Facility, maturity date	'	'	20-Jun-19	'
2014 Credit Facility, letter of credit sublimit	'	750,000,000	750,000,000	'
Repayments of Lines of Credit	'	650,000,000	'	'
Revolving Facility, availability component, percentage, threshold of the borrowing base	'	10.00%	'	'
Revolving Facility, availability component, amount, threshold of the borrowing base	'	150,000,000	'	'
2014 Term Loan under the 2014 Credit Facility	'	499,000,000	499,000,000	500,000,000
2014 Term Loan under the Credit Facility, quarterly payment	5,625,000	'	'	'
Revolving Facility, total standby and import letters of credit outstanding	'	429,000,000	429,000,000	'
Revolving Facility, commitment fee interest rate on unused capacity	'	'	0.38%	'
Revolving Facility, maximum borrowing capacity less amount outstanding	'	1,421,000,000	1,421,000,000	'
Revolving Facility, remaining borrowing capacity	'	1,236,000,000	1,236,000,000	'
2014 Credit Facility, description	'	'	'On June 20, 2014, J. C. Penney Company, Inc., JCP and J. C. Penney Purchasing Corporation (Purchasing) entered into a $2,350 million asset-based senior credit facility (2014 Credit Facility), comprised of a $1,850 million revolving line of credit (Revolving Facility) and a $500 million term loan (2014 Term Loan). The 2014 Credit Facility, which matures on June 20, 2019, replaced the Company’s prior credit agreement entered into in February 2013 and contains a letter of credit sublimit of $750 million. Proceeds from the 2014 Term Loan, in addition to $150 million of cash on hand, were used to pay down the $650 million cash borrowings that were outstanding under the previous facility. The 2014 Credit Facility is an asset-based senior credit facility and is secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of our eligible credit card receivables, accounts receivable and inventory. The Revolving Facility is available for general corporate purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit. Pricing under the Revolving Facility is tiered based on our utilization under the line of credit. JCP’s obligations under the 2014 Credit Facility are guaranteed by J. C. Penney Company, Inc.	'
Revolving Facility, borrowing capacity, description	'	'	'The borrowing base under the Revolving Facility, which is limited to a maximum of $1,850 million, is calculated as 85% of eligible accounts receivable, plus 90% of eligible credit card receivables, plus 90% of the liquidation value of our inventory, net of certain reserves. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow by their face value. In addition, the maximum availability is limited by a minimum excess availability threshold which is the greater of 10% of the borrowing base or $150 million.	'
2014 Term Loan, interest rate description	'	'	'The 2014 Term Loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 4.0%	'
Cash on hand [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Repayments of Lines of Credit	'	150,000,000	'	'
Eligible accounts receivable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revolving Facility, borrowing base components	'	85.00%	'	'
Eligible credit card receivables [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revolving Facility, borrowing base components	'	90.00%	'	'
2014 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
2014 Term Loan under the Credit Facility, quarterly payment	'	$1,250,000	'	'
Liquidation value of inventory, net of reserves [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revolving Facility, borrowing base components	'	90.00%	'	'
Interest rate in addition to LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
2014 Term Loan under the 2014 Credit Facility, interest rate during period	'	'	4.00%	'
Standby Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revolving Facility, interest rate at period end	'	2.75%	2.75%	'
Foreign Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revolving Facility, interest rate at period end	'	1.38%	1.38%	'

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Oct. 31, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 02, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

Oct. 31, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 02, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Jun. 05, 2013

22-May-13

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 31, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Senior Notes 8.125% due 2019 [Member]

Medium-Term Notes 6.875% due 2015 [Member]

Medium-Term Notes 6.875% due 2015 [Member]

Medium-Term Notes 6.875% due 2015 [Member]

Debentures 7.65% due 2016 [Member]

Debentures 7.65% due 2016 [Member]

Debentures 7.65% due 2016 [Member]

Debentures 7.95% due 2017 [Member]

Debentures 7.95% due 2017 [Member]

Debentures 7.95% due 2017 [Member]

Unamortized Debt Issue Costs [Member]

2014 Debt Defeasance [Member]

2013 Tender Offer [Member]

2013 Tender Offer [Member]

2013 Tender Offer [Member]

2013 Tender Offer [Member]

Premium Paid [Member]

Premium Paid [Member]

Reacquisition Costs [Member]

Reacquisition Costs [Member]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.88%

'

'

'

7.13%

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

'

$393

$0

$893

$2,180

'

$393

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tender Premium

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

67.5

[1]

'

'

105

[1]

'

'

97.5

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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Principal Amount Tendered ($ in millions)

456

'

'

'

'

'

'

140

'

'

122

'

'

194

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of debt

327

'

'

'

'

'

'

140

'

'

122

'

'

65

'

'

'

64

2

243

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unsecured long-term debt

'

358

'

358

'

685

400

'

60

200

'

78

200

'

220

285

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Early repayments of unsecured debt

362

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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3

352

'

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'

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'

Accrued interest expense on debt accepted for purchase

6

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'

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'

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Loss on extinguishment of debt

$30

$34

$0

$34

$114

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$2

$4

'

'

'

$114

$29

$110

$1

$2

Commencement of Tender Offer

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30-Apr-13

'

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Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed in Tender Offer

'

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'

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'

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'

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95.41%

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'

[1]

Per $1,000 principal amount of Securities

LongTerm_Debt_2013_Term_Loan_F

Long-Term Debt 2013 Term Loan Facility (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	22-May-14	22-May-13
Term Loan Facility [Abstract]	'	'
2013 Term Loan Facility	'	$2,250,000,000
2013 Term Loan Facility, Term	'5 years	'
2013 Term Loan Facility, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	5.00%	'
2013 Term Loan Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal	'	$5,625,000

Fair_Value_Disclosures_REIT_As

Fair Value Disclosures (REIT Assets Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cost basis of REIT Assets	$0	$0	$7
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
REIT assets	0	0	32
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
REIT assets	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
REIT assets	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Other_F

Fair Value Disclosures (Other Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Long-term debt, including current maturities, Carrying Amount	$5,357	$4,862	$4,868
Long-term debt, including current maturities, Fair Value	$4,910	$4,209	$4,252

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
February 1, 2014, shares	'	'	304.6	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	$3,087	'
Net income/(loss)	-188	-489	-712	-1,423
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	9	26	29	80
Stock-based compensation	'	'	26	'
November 1, 2014, shares	304.8	304.6	304.8	304.6
1-Nov-14	2,430	'	2,430	'
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
February 1, 2014, shares	'	'	304.6	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	152	'
Stock-based compensation, shares	'	'	0.2	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	0	'
November 1, 2014, shares	304.8	'	304.8	'
1-Nov-14	152	'	152	'
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	4,571	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	26	'
1-Nov-14	4,597	'	4,597	'
Reinvested Earnings/(Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	-1,008	'
Net income/(loss)	'	'	-712	'
1-Nov-14	-1,720	'	-1,720	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	-628	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	'	'	29	'
1-Nov-14	($599)	'	($599)	'

Stockholders_Equity_Components

Stockholders' Equity (Components of Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain/(loss), gross amount	$0	($1)	$0	($1)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on REITs, tax	0	1	0	1
Unrealized gain/(loss), net amount	0	0	0	0
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss, gross amount	16	43	49	131
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss, tax	-6	-17	-19	-50
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss, net	10	26	30	81
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost, gross amount	-1	-1	-1	-2
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost, tax	0	1	0	1
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax	-1	0	-1	-1
Total, gross amount	15	41	48	128
Total, tax	-6	-15	-19	-48
Total, net of tax	$9	$26	$29	$80

Stockholders_Equity_Accumulate

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	($628)	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss)	10	26	30	81
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Prior Service Credit/(Cost)	-1	0	-1	-1
Net current-period other comprehensive income	9	26	29	80
1-Nov-14	-599	-1,038	-599	-1,038
Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	-609	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss)	'	'	30	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income	'	'	30	'
1-Nov-14	-579	'	-579	'
Prior Service Credit/(Cost) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	-19	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Prior Service Credit/(Cost)	'	'	-1	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income	'	'	-1	'
1-Nov-14	-20	'	-20	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	-628	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	'	'	29	'
Net current-period other comprehensive income	'	'	29	'
1-Nov-14	($599)	'	($599)	'

Stockholders_Equity_Reclassifi

Stockholders' Equity (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax	$16		$43		$49		$131
Total, net of tax	9		26		29		80
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'		'		'		'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Total reclassifications	9		26		29		80
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Total Amortization Of Retirement Benefit Plans, Net Of Tax [Member]	'		'		'		'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Total, net of tax	9		26		29		80
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension [Member]	'		'		'		'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Amortization of retirement benefit plans, Actuarial loss/(gain)	16	[1]	44	[1]	49	[1]	132	[1]
Amortization of retirement benefit plans, Prior service cost/(credit)	1	[1]	1	[1]	5	[1]	4	[1]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | SG&A [Member]	'		'		'		'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Amortization of retirement benefit plans, Prior service cost/(credit)	-2	[1]	-2	[1]	-6	[1]	-6	[1]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax	0	[1]	-1	[1]	0	[1]	-1	[1]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit [Member]	'		'		'		'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Amortization of retirement benefit plans, Tax (expense)/benefit	$6		$16		$19		$49
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive components are included in the computation of net periodic benefits expense/(income). See Note 8 for additional details.

Stockholders_Equity_Stockholde

Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Common Stock) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 01, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	84	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued, par value per share	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share	$9.65	'	'	'	'	'
Net proceeds from common stock issued	$786	$0	$786	$0	$786	'
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs	$24	'	'	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Awards) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Aug. 19, 2014

20-May-14

Mar. 27, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Mar. 03, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Mar. 27, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Mar. 27, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Aug. 19, 2014

20-May-14

Mar. 27, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Mar. 03, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Mar. 27, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

22-May-14

Oct. 09, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

18-May-12

18-May-12

21-May-14

20-May-14

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Phantom Shares [Member]

Phantom Shares [Member]

Director [Member]

Director [Member]

2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]

2014 Equity Inducement Plan [Member]

2014 Equity Inducement Plan [Member]

Performance-based [Member]

Performance-based [Member]

Performance-based [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Performance-based [Member]

Performance-based [Member]

Performance-based [Member]

Stock Awards [Member]

Options [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Time-based [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

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Stock awards, number of shares authorized

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'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

16,000,000

32,000,000

750,000

'

Stock awards, number of shares available for grant

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

24,000,000

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

$10

$7

$31

$39

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'

Granted, stock awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

883,000

306,000

[1]

84,000

2,328,000

25,000

3,626,000

0

329,000

329,000

2,300,000

'

157,000

13,000

'

'

'

'

224,000

[1]

Granted, stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

185,000

2,322,000

2,507,000

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'

Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)

'

'

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'

$8.97

$8.36

$8.41

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Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)

$10.25

$8.93

$5.59

$6.09

$7.96

'

'

$6.78

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'

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'

'

$8.60

$7.64

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'

Maximum award settlement (in dollars per share)

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$16.72

'

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'

Stock awards, fair value remeasured at period end (in dollars per share)

'

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'

'

'

$7.61

'

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'

'

'

[1]

Includes approximately 224,000 RSUs that were granted under the 2014 Equity Inducement Plan.

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Net_P

Retirement Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	$1	$34	$4	$102
Transfer of benefits	25	'	'	'
Retirement Benefit Plans Total [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	15	20	46	59
Interest cost	56	55	165	163
Expected return on plan assets	-87	-85	-261	-255
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	16	43	49	131
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	-1	-1	-1	-2
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	-1	32	-2	96
Primary and Supplemental Pension Plan Total [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	15	20	46	59
Interest cost	56	54	165	162
Expected return on plan assets	-87	-85	-261	-255
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	16	44	49	132
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	1	1	5	4
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	1	34	4	102
Primary Pension Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	15	20	46	59
Interest cost	53	51	158	153
Expected return on plan assets	-87	-85	-261	-255
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	13	38	38	114
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	1	1	5	4
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	6	0	6	0
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	1	25	-8	75
Supplemental Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	3	3	7	9
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	3	6	11	18
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	0	0	0	0
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits	-6	0	-6	0
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	0	9	12	27
Postretirement Health and Welfare Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	0	1	0	1
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)	0	-1	0	-1
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)	-2	-2	-6	-6
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)	($2)	($2)	($6)	($6)

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Defin

Retirement Benefit Plans (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Retirement Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan, total expense	$12	$12	$38	$38

Restructuring_and_Management_T2

Restructuring and Management Transition Cumulative Charges (Details) (USD $)

Nov. 01, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

department_store

department_store

Home Office And Stores [Member]

Home Office And Stores [Member]

Home Office And Stores [Member]

Home Office And Stores [Member]

Home Office and Stores Other [Member]

Store Fixtures [Member]

Store Fixtures [Member]

Store Fixtures [Member]

Store Fixtures [Member]

Termination Benefits and Lease Termination Costs [Member]

Termination Benefits [Member]

Termination Benefits [Member]

Impairment of Store Fixtures [Member]

Write-off of Store Fixtures [Member]

Write-off of Store Fixtures [Member]

Depreciation [Member]

Depreciation [Member]

Management Transition [Member]

Management Transition [Member]

Management Transition [Member]

Management Transition [Member]

Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]

Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]

Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]

Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]

Other Restructuring And Management Transition Non-cash Charge [Member]

Total [Member]

Total [Member]

Total [Member]

Total [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

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Charges

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$3

($6)

$15

$26

$2

$0

$10

$0

$55

$13

$6

$32

$11

$2

$7

$8

$37

$7

$3

$15

$32

$2

$39

$9

$52

$36

$12

$46

$39

$165

Number underperforming department stores, announced closing

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33

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Number of stores closed

3

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Cumulative Amount

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$217

'

$217

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$133

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$133

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$223

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$223

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$132

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$132

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$705

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$705

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Restructuring_and_Management_T3

Restructuring and Management Transition Charges (Liability Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Home Office And Stores [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	$0	'
Charges	3	-6	15	26
Cash payments	'	'	-6	'
Non-cash	'	'	-2	'
1-Nov-14	7	'	7	'
Store Fixtures [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Charges	0	10	0	55
Management Transition [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	3	'
Charges	7	3	15	32
Cash payments	'	'	-11	'
Non-cash	'	'	-3	'
1-Nov-14	4	'	4	'
Other Restructuring And Management Transition [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	30	'
Charges	2	39	9	52
Cash payments	'	'	-21	'
Non-cash	'	'	0	'
1-Nov-14	18	'	18	'
Total [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
1-Feb-14	'	'	33	'
Charges	12	46	39	165
Cash payments	'	'	-38	'
Non-cash	'	'	-5	'
1-Nov-14	$29	'	$29	'

Real_Estate_and_Other_Net_Deta

Real Estate and Other, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	3-May-14	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
	property	property	property	acre	property		department_store	acre
	department_store	acre	acre
Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Land contributed to joint venture (in acres)	'	'	220	10	'	'	'	10
Sale of non-operating assets	'	'	'	$1	'	'	'	'
Real estate and other (income)/expense, net	90	'	'	27	'	'	160	117
Number of closed stores	1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties used in our former auto center operations sold	1	4	4	'	2	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of non-operating assets	'	11	15	'	'	'	'	'
Gains on sales of non-operating assets	2	9	12	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Joint Venture	'	'	'	32	55	18	'	'
Sale of investments in joint ventures	'	'	'	23	62	'	'	'
Net book value of former department store location sold	'	'	1	'	'	'	'	'
Net proceeds from sale of a former department store location	66	'	2	0	'	'	68	19
Gain on sale of operating assets	90	'	1	'	2	16	'	'
Number of stores sold	3	'	'	'	'	'	3	'
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures	'	'	'	7	'	'	'	7
Net book value of leasehold interest sold	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'
Home Office Land Joint Venture, proportional share of net income	43	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Home Office Land Joint Venture, aggregate cash distribution	$51	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense/(benefit)	($3,000,000)	($11,000,000)	$1,000,000	($228,000,000)
Effective tax rate	-1.60%	-2.20%	0.10%	-13.80%
Increase to tax valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	107,000,000	'	255,000,000	'
Valuation allowance	559,000,000	'	559,000,000	'
Valuation allowance, methodologies and assumptions	'	'	'In assessing the need for the valuation allowance, we considered both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. As a result of our assessment, we concluded that, beginning in the second quarter of 2013, our estimate of the realization of deferred tax assets would be based solely on the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and tax planning strategies that we would make use of to accelerate taxable income to utilize expiring carryforwards. Accordingly, in the second quarter of 2014, the valuation allowance was increased to offset the net deferred tax assets created in the quarter relating primarily to the increase in net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards.	'
Income tax expense (benefit), tax allocation	-6,000,000	'	-19,000,000	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	2,700,000,000	'	2,700,000,000	'
Other comprehensive income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit), tax allocation	6,000,000	'	19,000,000	'
Income from operations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit), tax allocation	-6,000,000	'	-19,000,000	'
Federal audit adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
State and foreign tax expenses	'	'	12,000,000	'
State and foreign [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
State and foreign tax expenses	1,000,000	'	6,000,000	'
Amortization of certain indefinite lived intangible assets [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
State and foreign tax expenses	2,000,000	'	6,000,000	'
State audit settlement [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
State and foreign tax expenses	'	'	-4,000,000	'
Federal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	46,000,000	'	46,000,000	'
Federal tax authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	393,000,000	'	393,000,000	'
Net deferred tax asset, NOL and tax credit carryforwards	567,000,000	'	567,000,000	'
State Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	$166,000,000	'	$166,000,000	'

Litigation_Other_Contingencies1

Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Minimum	$18,000,000
Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Maximum	24,000,000
Recorded Best Estimate	20,000,000
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Guarantor Obligations, Origin and Purpose	'in connection with the sale of the operations of our catalog outlet stores, we assigned leases on certain outlet store locations to the purchaser
Guarantor Obligations, Triggering Event	'In the event that the purchaser fails to make the required lease payments, we continue for a period of time to be liable for lease payments to the landlords of several of the leased stores.
Maximum Exposure of Guarantee	5,000,000
J.C.Penney Direct Marketing Services, Inc. [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Maximum Exposure of Guarantee	$20,000,000

Effect_of_New_Accounting_Stand1

Effect of New Accounting Standards (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting standards update 2014-08 [Member]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, name	'ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, an amendment to FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 205, Presentation of Financial Statements, and FASB ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment.
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, description	'The update revises the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results, removing the lack of continuing involvement criteria and requiring discontinued operations reporting for the disposal of an equity method investment that meets the definition of discontinued operations. The update also requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations, including disclosure of pretax profit or loss of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. This ASU is effective for us prospectively beginning in fiscal 2015, with early adoption permitted.
Accounting standards update 2013-11 [Member]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, name	'ASU 2013-11,  Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.Â
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, description	'This update provides that an entity is required to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. If a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The provisions of this update were effective February 2, 2014 for the Company and were applied prospectively. The implementation of this guidance resulted in a reclassification as of the end of the second quarter of 2014 of $44 million between Deferred taxes and Other liabilities and did not have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations, cash flows, financial position, or disclosures.
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, effect of adoption, quantification	46
Accounting standards update 2014-09 [Member]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, name	'Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, description	'The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the guidance is that a Company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for us beginning in fiscal 2017 and can be adopted by the Company either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.  We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Accounting standards update 2014-12 [Member]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, name	'Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-12, Compensation - Stock Compensation, an amendment to FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, description	'ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operation or cash flows.