Old COPPER (CPPRQ) 10-K 24 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Mar. 17, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	J C PENNEY CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,166,126
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 28, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		308,619,449
Trading Symbol	jcp
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 2,955,141,924

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total net sales	$ 12,547	$ 12,625	$ 12,257
Cost of goods sold	8,071	8,074	7,996
Gross margin	4,476	4,551	4,261
Operating expenses/(income):
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)	3,538	3,775	3,993
Pension	19	162	(48)
Depreciation and amortization	609	616	631
Real estate and other, net	(111)	3	(148)
Restructuring and management transition	26	84	87
Total operating expenses	4,081	4,640	4,515
Operating income/(loss)	395	(89)	(254)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	30	10	34
Net interest expense	363	405	406
Income/(loss) before income taxes	2	(504)	(694)
Income tax expense/(benefit)	1	9	23
Net income/(loss)	$ 1	$ (513)	$ (717)
Earnings/(loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Weighted average shares – basic	308.1	305.9	305.2
Weighted average shares – diluted	313	305.9	305.2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax		$ (2)	$ 15
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax		(1)	(22)	$ (5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendments, Tax Effect		(3)	0	8
Net income/(loss)		1	(513)	(717)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain/(loss) (1)		0	0	(2)	[1]
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period (2)	[2]	1	(213)	(293)
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period (3)	[3]	5	0	(12)
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss from a settlement (4)	[4]	0	110	0
Reclassification for net actuarial (gain)/loss (5)	[5]	1	31	7
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost (6)	[6]	0	2	(1)
Gain/(loss) on interest rate swaps (7)	[7]	3	(23)	0
Reclassification for periodic settlements (8)	[8]	8	6	0
Deferred tax valuation allowance		0	(54)	(190)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		18	(141)	(491)
Total comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		19	(654)	$ (1,208)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax		(5)	(4)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax		$ 13	$ 10
[1]	Net of $1 million in tax in 2014.
[2]	Net of $(1) million in tax in 2016, $136 million in tax in 2015 and $186 million in tax in 2014.
[3]	Net of $(3) million in tax in 2016, $0 million in tax in 2015 and $8 million in tax in 2014.
[4]	Net of $(70) million in tax in 2015 and $180 million of pre-tax amount recognized in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
[5]	Net of $(1) million in tax in 2016, $(22) million in tax in 2015 and $(5) million in tax in 2014. Pre-tax amounts of $11 million in 2016, $53 million in 2015 and $12 million in 2014 were recognized in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations
[6]	Net of $- million of tax in 2016, $(1) million of tax in 2015 and $- million of tax in 2014. Pre-tax amounts of $8 million in 2016, $8 million in 2015 and $7 million in 2014 were recognized in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Pre-tax amounts of $(8) million in 2016, $(7) million in 2015 and $(8) million in 2014 were recognized in SG&A in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
[7]	Net of $(2) million and $15 million of tax in 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[8]	Net of $(5) million and $(4) million of tax in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Pre-tax amounts of $13 million in 2016 and $10 million in 2015 were recognized in Net interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COM4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Unrealized gain/(loss) on Foreign currency translation, tax			$ 1
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, tax	$ 1	$ (136)	(186)
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, tax	(3)	0	8
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss recognized in net periodic benefit expense/(income) from a settlement, tax		(70)
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss recognized in net periodic benefit expense/(income) from a settlement, gross amount		180
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax	(1)	(22)	(5)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax		(1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	(2)	15
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax	(5)	(4)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	13	10
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), gross amount	9	0	0
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	(8)	(7)	(8)
pension [Member]
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), gross amount	(11)	(53)	(12)
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	$ 8	$ 8	$ 7

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Current assets:
Cash in banks and in transit		$ 125	$ 119
Cash short-term investments		762	781
Cash and cash equivalents		887	900
Merchandise inventory		2,854	2,721
Deferred taxes		196	231
Prepaid expenses and other		160	166
Total current assets		4,097	4,018
Property and equipment		4,599	4,816
Other assets		618	608
Total Assets		9,314	9,442
Current liabilities:
Merchandise accounts payable		977	925
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,164	1,360
Current portion of capital leases, financing obligation and note payable		15	26
Current maturities of long-term debt		263	101
Total current liabilities		2,419	2,412
Long-term capital leases, financing obligation and note payable		219	10
Long-term debt		4,339	4,668
Deferred taxes		400	425
Other liabilities		583	618
Total Liabilities		7,960	8,133
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock(1)	[1]	154	153
Additional paid-in capital		4,679	4,654
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)		(3,006)	(3,007)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		(473)	(491)
Total Stockholders’ Equity		1,354	1,309
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$ 9,314	$ 9,442
[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 308.3 million and 306.1 million as of January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, authorized	1,250,000,000
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.50
Common stock, issued and outstanding	308,300,000	306,100,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Reinvested Earnings/(Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Balance as of the beginning of the period - as adjusted at Feb. 01, 2014	$ 3,087	$ 152	$ 4,571	$ (1,777)	$ 141
Shares balance as of the beginning of the period at Feb. 01, 2014		304.6
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	(717)			(717)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(491)				(491)
Stock-based compensation	35	$ 0	35
Stock-based compensation, shares		0.3
Balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 31, 2015	1,914	$ 152	4,606	(2,494)	(350)
Shares balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 31, 2015		304.9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	(513)			(513)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(141)				(141)
Stock-based compensation	49	$ 1	48
Stock-based compensation, shares		1.2
Balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 30, 2016	1,309	$ 153	4,654	(3,007)	(491)
Shares balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 30, 2016		306.1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	1
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	18				18
Stock-based compensation	26	$ 1	25
Stock-based compensation, shares		2.2
Balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 28, 2017	$ 1,354	$ 154	$ 4,679	$ (3,006)	$ (473)
Shares balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 28, 2017		308.3

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income/(loss)		$ 1	$ (513)	$ (717)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Restructuring and management transition		(1)	10	32
Asset impairments and other charges		3	25	39
Net gain on sale or redemption of non-operating assets		(5)	(9)	(25)
Net gain from sale of operating assets		(73)	(9)	(92)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		30	10	34
Depreciation and amortization		609	616	631
Benefit plans		(39)	127	(78)
Stock-based compensation	[1]	35	44	33
Other comprehensive income tax benefits		(12)	0	0
Deferred taxes		9	0	3
Change in cash from:
Inventory		(133)	(69)	283
Prepaid expenses and other assets		11	19	(1)
Merchandise accounts payable		52	(72)	49
Current income taxes		(6)	4	(10)
Accrued expenses and other		(147)	257	58
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities		334	440	239
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(427)	(320)	(252)
Proceeds from sale or redemption of non-operating assets		2	13	35
Proceeds from sale of operating assets		96	11	70
Joint venture return of investment		13	0	5
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities		(316)	(296)	(142)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment on short-term borrowings		0	0	(650)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		2,188	0	893
Proceeds from borrowings under the credit facility		667	0	0
Payments of borrowings under the credit facility		(667)
Net proceeds from financing obligation		216	0	0
Premium on early retirement of debt		0	0	(33)
Payments of capital leases, financing obligation and note payable		(29)	(33)	(26)
Payments of long-term debt		(2,349)	(520)	(412)
Financing costs		(49)	(4)	(65)
Proceeds from stock options exercised		2	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		0	0	0
Tax withholding payments for vested restricted stock		(10)	(5)	(1)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities		(31)	(562)	(294)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(13)	(418)	(197)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		900	1,318	1,515
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$ 887	$ 900	$ 1,318
[1]	Excludes $0 million, $9 million and $3 million for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16).

Basis of Presentation and Conso

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Nature of Operations Our Company was founded by James Cash Penney in 1902 and has grown to be a major national retailer, operating 1,013 department stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, as well as through our Internet website at jcpenney.com. We sell family apparel and footwear, accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, beauty products through Sephora inside JCPenney, and home furnishings. In addition, our department stores provide services, such as styling salon, optical, portrait photography and custom decorating, to customers. Basis of Presentation and Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements present the results of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. and our subsidiaries (the Company or JCPenney). All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. We are 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 direct subsidiaries other than JCP, and has no independent assets or operations. The Company is a co-obligor (or guarantor, as appropriate) regarding the payment of principal and interest on JCP’s outstanding debt securities. We guarantee certain of JCP’s outstanding debt securities fully and unconditionally. Fiscal Year Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than to calendar years. Fiscal Year Ended Weeks 2016 January 28, 2017 52 2015 January 30, 2016 52 2014 January 31, 2015 52 Use of Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), requires us to make assumptions and use estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Merchandise and Services Revenue Recognition Total net sales, which exclude sales taxes and are net of estimated returns, are generally recorded when payment is received and the customer takes possession of the merchandise. Service revenue is recorded at the time the customer receives the benefit of the service, such as salon, portrait, optical or custom decorating. Commissions earned on sales generated by licensed departments are included as a component of total net sales. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are also included in total net sales with corresponding costs recorded as cost of goods sold. We provide for estimated future returns based primarily on historical return rates and sales levels. Based on how we categorized our divisions in 2016 , our merchandise mix of total net sales over the last three years was as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Women’s apparel 24 % 25 % 26 % Men’s apparel and accessories 22 % 22 % 22 % Home 13 % 12 % 12 % Women’s accessories, including Sephora 13 % 12 % 11 % Children’s apparel 10 % 10 % 10 % Footwear and handbags 8 % 8 % 8 % Jewelry 6 % 6 % 6 % Services and other 4 % 5 % 5 % 100 % 100 % 100 % Gift Card Revenue Recognition At the time gift cards are sold, no revenue is recognized; rather, a liability is established for the face amount of the card. The liability remains recorded until the earlier of redemption, escheatment or 60 months. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized when gift cards are redeemed for merchandise or services. We escheat a portion of unredeemed gift cards according to Delaware escheatment requirements that govern remittance of the cost of the merchandise portion of unredeemed gift cards over five years old. After reflecting the amount escheated, any remaining liability (referred to as breakage) is relieved and recognized as a reduction of SG&A expenses as an offset to the costs of administering the gift card program. Though our gift cards do not expire, it is our historical experience that the likelihood of redemption after 60 months is remote. The liability for gift cards is recorded in other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Customer Loyalty Program Customers who spend a certain amount with us using our private label card or registered third party credit cards receive JCP Rewards® certificates, redeemable for merchandise or services in our stores the following two months. In accordance with the incremental cost method, we estimate the net cost of the rewards that will be redeemed and record this as cost of goods sold as rewards points are accumulated. Other administrative costs of the loyalty program are recorded in SG&A expenses as incurred. Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold includes all costs directly related to bringing merchandise to its final selling destination. These costs include the cost of the merchandise (net of discounts or allowances earned), sourcing and procurement costs, buying and brand development costs, including buyers’ salaries and related expenses, royalties and design fees, freight costs, warehouse operating expenses, merchandise examination, inspection and testing, store merchandise distribution center expenses, including rent, and shipping and handling costs incurred on sales via the Internet. Vendor Allowances We receive vendor support in the form of cash payments or allowances for a variety of reimbursements such as cooperative advertising, markdowns, vendor shipping and packaging compliance, defective merchandise and the purchase of vendor specific fixtures. We have agreements in place with each vendor setting forth the specific conditions for each allowance or payment. Depending on the arrangement, we either recognize the allowance as a reduction of current costs or defer the payment over the period the related merchandise is sold. If the payment is a reimbursement for costs incurred, it is generally offset against those related costs; otherwise, it is treated as a reduction to the cost of merchandise. Markdown reimbursements related to merchandise that has been sold are negotiated and documented by our buying teams and are credited directly to cost of goods sold in the period received. Vendor allowances received prior to merchandise being sold are deferred and recognized as a reduction of inventory and credited to cost of goods sold based on an inventory turnover rate. Vendor compliance credits reimburse us for incremental merchandise handling expenses incurred due to a vendor’s failure to comply with our established shipping or merchandise preparation requirements. Vendor compliance credits are recorded as a reduction of merchandise handling costs. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses SG&A expenses include the following costs, except as related to merchandise buying, sourcing, warehousing or distribution activities: salaries, marketing costs, occupancy and rent expense, utilities and maintenance, pre-opening expenses, costs related to information technology, administrative costs related to our home office and district and regional operations, real and personal property and other taxes (excluding income taxes) and credit/debit card fees. Advertising Advertising costs, which include newspaper, television, Internet search marketing, radio and other media advertising, are expensed either as incurred or the first time the advertisement occurs. For cooperative advertising programs offered by national brands that require proof of advertising to be provided to the vendor to support the reimbursement of the incurred cost, we offset the allowances against the related advertising expense. Programs that do not require proof of advertising are monitored to ensure that the allowance provided by each vendor is a reimbursement of costs incurred to advertise for that particular vendor’s label. Total advertising costs, net of cooperative advertising vendor reimbursements of $26 million , $32 million and $1 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were $769 million , $792 million and $886 million , respectively. Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Earnings/(Loss) per Share Basic earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) is computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive shares had been issued. Potentially dilutive shares include stock options, unvested restricted stock units and awards and a warrant outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computations of diluted EPS if their effect would be anti-dilutive. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash short-term investments that are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash short-term investments consist primarily of short-term U.S. Treasury money market funds and a portfolio of highly rated bank deposits and are stated at cost, which approximates fair market value due to the short-term maturity. Cash in banks and in transit also include credit card sales transactions that are settled early in the following period. Merchandise Inventory Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out or “FIFO” method) or market. For department stores, regional warehouses and store distribution centers, we value inventories using the retail method. Under the retail method, retail values of merchandise groups are converted to a cost basis by applying the specific average cost-to-retail ratio related to each merchandise grouping. For Internet, we use standard cost, representing average vendor cost, to determine lower of cost or market. Physical inventories are taken on a staggered basis at least once per year at all store and supply chain locations, inventory records are adjusted to reflect actual inventory counts and any resulting shortage (shrinkage) is recognized. Following inventory counts, shrinkage is estimated as a percent of sales, based on the most recent physical inventory, in combination with current events and historical experience. We have loss prevention programs and policies in place that are intended to mitigate shrinkage. Property and Equipment, Net Estimated Useful Lives ($ in millions) (Years) 2016 2015 Land N/A $ 249 $ 272 Buildings 50 4,859 4,877 Furniture and equipment 3-20 1,963 2,064 Leasehold improvements (1) 1,254 1,244 Capital leases (equipment) 3-5 116 116 Accumulated depreciation (3,842 ) (3,757 ) Property and equipment, net $ 4,599 $ 4,816 (1) Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the term of the lease, including renewals determined to be reasonably assured. Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. We expense routine maintenance and repairs when incurred. We capitalize major replacements and improvements. We remove the cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization from the accounts and include any resulting gain or loss in net income/(loss). We recognize a liability for the fair value of our conditional asset retirement obligations, which are primarily related to asbestos removal, when probable and if the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated. Capitalized Software Costs We capitalize costs associated with the acquisition or development of major software for internal use in other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortize the asset over the expected useful life of the software, generally between three and seven years. We only capitalize subsequent additions, modifications or upgrades to internal-use software to the extent that such changes allow the software to perform a task it previously did not perform. We expense software maintenance and training costs as incurred. Cloud computing arrangements are evaluated to determine whether the arrangement includes a software license or is a service contract. If determined to be a software license, then the arrangement is capitalized as an other asset and amortized over the expected life of software, generally between three to seven years. If determined to be a service contract, then the cost of the arrangement is expensed as the services are provided. Impairment of Long-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets We evaluate long-lived assets such as store property and equipment and other corporate assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. Factors considered important that could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results and significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or our overall business strategies. Potential impairment exists if the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus any net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset are less than the carrying value of the asset. The amount of the impairment loss represents the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value and is included in Real estate and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We estimate fair value based on either a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate that is considered commensurate with the risk inherent in our current business model or appraised value, as appropriate. We also take other factors into consideration in estimating the fair value of our stores, such as local market conditions, operating environment, mall performance and other trends. We assess the recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset may not be fully recoverable. Examples of a change in events or circumstances include, but are not limited to, a decrease in the market price of the asset, a history of cash flow losses related to the use of the asset or a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used. We test our indefinite-lived intangible assets utilizing the relief from royalty method to determine the estimated fair value for each indefinite-lived intangible asset. The relief from royalty method estimates our theoretical royalty savings from ownership of the intangible asset. Key assumptions used in this model include discount rates, royalty rates, growth rates, sales projections and terminal value rates. Leases We use a consistent lease term when calculating amortization of leasehold improvements, determining straight-line rent expense under an operating lease and determining classification of leases as either operating or capital. For purposes of recognizing incentives, premiums, rent holidays and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of operating leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when we take control of the property. Renewal options determined to be reasonably assured are also included in the lease term. Some leases require additional payments based on sales and the related contingent rent is recorded as rent expense when the payment is probable. Some of our lease agreements contain developer/tenant allowances. Upon receipt of such allowances, we record a deferred rent liability in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The allowances are then amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining terms of the corresponding leases as a reduction of rent expense. Capital leases are recorded as an asset and an obligation at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments during the lease term. Assets subject to an operating lease and the related lease payments are not recorded on our balance sheet. Rent expense related to an operating lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term resulting in periodic deferred rent balances to adjust the cash rent paid. Sale-leasebacks are transactions through which we sell assets and subsequently lease them back. The resulting leases that qualify for sale-leaseback accounting are evaluated and accounted for as operating leases or capital leases. A transaction that does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting as a result of a prohibited form of continuing involvement is accounted for as a financing. For a financing transaction, we retain the "sold" assets within property and equipment and record a financing obligation equal to the amount of cash proceeds received. Rental payments under such transactions are recognized as a reduction of the financing obligation and as interest expense using an effective interest method. Exit or Disposal Activity Costs Costs associated with exit or disposal activities are recorded at their fair values when a liability has been incurred. Reserves for operating leases are established at the time of closure for the present value of any remaining operating lease obligations (PVOL), net of estimated sublease income. Severance is recorded over the service period required to be rendered in order to receive the termination benefits or, if employees will not be retained to render future service, a reserve is established when communication has occurred to the affected employees. Other exit costs are accrued when incurred. Retirement-Related Benefits We recognize the funded status – the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the plan’s benefit obligation – of our defined benefit pension and postretirement plans directly on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Each overfunded plan is recognized as an asset and each underfunded plan is recognized as a liability. We adjust other comprehensive income/(loss) to reflect prior service cost or credits and actuarial gain or loss amounts arising during the period and reclassification adjustments for amounts being recognized as components of net periodic pension/postretirement cost, net of tax. Prior service cost or credits are amortized to net income/(loss) over the average remaining service period, a period of about eight years for the primary plan. Pension related actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the fair value of plan assets or the plan's projected benefit obligation (the corridor) are recognized annually in the fourth quarter each year (Mark-to-market (MTM) adjustment), and, if applicable, in any interim period in which an interim remeasurement is triggered. We measure the plan assets and obligations annually at the adopted measurement date of January 31 to determine pension expense for the subsequent year. The factors and assumptions affecting the measurement are the characteristics of the population and salary increases, with the most important being the expected return on plan assets and the discount rate for the pension obligation. We use actuarial calculations for the assumptions, which require significant judgment. Stock-Based Compensation Stock options are valued primarily using the binomial lattice option pricing model and are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. Time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards are valued using the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. For awards that have market conditions, such as attaining a specified stock price or based on total shareholder return, we use a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the value of the award. Our current plan does not permit awarding stock options below grant-date market value nor does it allow any repricing subsequent to the date of grant. Stock options are valued using the following assumptions: • Valuation Method. We estimate the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using primarily the binomial lattice model. We believe that the binomial lattice model is a more accurate model for valuing employee stock options since it better reflects the impact of stock price changes on option exercise behavior. • Expected Term. Our expected option term represents the average period that we expect stock options to be outstanding and is determined based on our historical experience, giving consideration to contractual terms, vesting schedules, anticipated stock prices and expected future behavior of option holders. • Expected Volatility. Our expected volatility is based on a blend of the historical volatility of JCPenney stock combined with an estimate of the implied volatility derived from exchange traded options. • Risk-Free Interest Rate. Our risk-free interest rate is based on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the date of grant with the same period as the expected option life. • Expected Dividend Yield. The dividend assumption is based on our current expectations about our dividend policy. Employee stock options and time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards typically vest over periods ranging from one to three years and employee stock options have a maximum term of 10 years. Estimates of forfeitures are incorporated at the grant date and are adjusted if actual results are different from initial estimates. For awards that have performance conditions, the probability of achieving the performance condition is evaluated each reporting period, and if the performance condition is expected to be achieved, the related compensation expense is recorded over the service period. In addition, certain performance-based restricted stock awards may be granted where the number of shares may be increased to the maximum or reduced to the minimum threshold based on the results of the performance metrics in accordance with the terms established at the time of the award. In the event that performance conditions are not achieved and the awards do not vest, compensation expense is reversed. For market based awards, we record expense over the service period, regardless of whether or not the market condition is achieved. Awards with graded vesting that only have a time vesting requirement and awards that vest entirely at the end of the vesting requirement are expensed on a straight-line basis for the entire award. Expense for awards with graded vesting that incorporate a market or performance requirement is attributed separately based on the vesting for each tranche.

Effect of New Accounting Standa

Effect of New Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Effect of New Accounting Standards	Effect of New Accounting Standards In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), a replacement of Leases (Topic 840) , which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets. While many aspects of lessor accounting would remain the same, the new standard would make some changes, such as eliminating today’s real estate-specific guidance. As a globally converged standard, lessees and lessors would be required to classify most leases using a principle generally consistent with that of International Accounting Standards. The standard also would change what would be considered the initial direct costs of a lease. The standard would be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within that year and must be adopted on a modified retrospective method, with elective reliefs, which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented. We have developed a project team to analyze the impacts of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls and the changes required to be made by our leasing software provider. With almost 70% of our store locations involved in an operating lease, the new standard will have a significant impact on our financial statements due to the recognition of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets that were not required by the current accounting requirements for operating leases. Given the magnitude of the project to implement the new standard, we are still evaluating the effect that the new accounting guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, a replacement of Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) . 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 standard is effective for us beginning in fiscal 2018 and can be adopted by the Company either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We are analyzing the impact of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls and the required software changes required to implement the new standard. Although we have not completed all of the required due diligence, we have identified the certain impacts to our revenue recognition policies related to gift card breakage and our customer loyalty programs. Whereas we currently recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, 60 months after the gift card is issued, the new standard will require us to recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, over the redemption pattern of gift cards. Additionally, whereas under current standards we utilize the incremental cost method to account for our customer loyalty programs, the new standard will require us to account for our customer loyalty program as revenue which will require us to defer a portion of our incremental sales to loyalty rewards to be earned by reward members. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. The new standard will also no longer require allocating valuation allowances between current and noncurrent deferred tax assets because those allowances also will be classified as noncurrent. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods and the Company can adopt the guidance either prospectively or retrospectively. 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 July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330), Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory , which simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventory by requiring inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Under current guidance, net realizable value is one of several calculations an entity needs to make to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. However, companies will continue to apply their existing impairment models to inventories that are accounted for using last-in first-out (LIFO) and the retail inventory method (RIM). The guidance, which can be early adopted, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years and the guidance must be applied prospectively after the date of adoption. 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 March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09). ASU 2016-09 will change how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. Entities will be required to recognize the income tax effects of awards (windfalls or shortfalls) in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled (i.e., additional paid-in capital or APIC pools will be eliminated). The guidance on employers’ accounting for an employee’s use of shares to satisfy the employer’s statutory income tax withholding obligation and for forfeitures is changing. The ASU also provides a practical expedient for public companies that will allow the use of a simplified method to estimate the expected term for certain awards. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. As a result of ASU 2016-09 requiring all windfalls and shortfalls to be recognized when they arise, excess tax benefits that were not previously recognized because the related tax deduction had not reduced current taxes payable are to be recorded on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period in which the new guidance is adopted. Additionally, the deferred tax assets recognized as a result of this transition guidance will need to be assessed for realizability and any valuation allowance should be recognized as part of the cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings also as a result of this transition guidance. Considering these aspects of transitioning to the new guidance, there will be no impact to retained earnings as a result of a valuation allowance being recorded against the related deferred tax asset recorded as the cumulative adjustment. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (ASU 2016-05). Under the ASU, the novation of a derivative contract (i.e., a change in the counterparty) in a hedge accounting relationship does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedge accounting relationship. The hedge accounting relationship could continue uninterrupted if all of the other hedge accounting criteria are met, including the expectation that the hedge will be highly effective when the creditworthiness of the new counterparty to the derivative contract is considered. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the guidance prospectively or on a modified retrospective basis. 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 August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The guidance also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. Entities should apply the guidance retrospectively, but if it is impracticable to do so for an issue, the amendments related to that issue may be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Earnings_(Loss) per Share

Earnings/(Loss) per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings/(Loss) per Share	Earnings/(Loss) per Share Net income/(loss) and shares used to compute basic and diluted EPS are reconciled below: (in millions, except per share data) 2016 2015 2014 Earnings/(loss) Net income/(loss) $ 1 $ (513 ) $ (717 ) Shares Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares) 308.1 305.9 305.2 Adjustment for assumed dilution: Stock options and restricted stock awards 4.9 — — Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares) 313.0 305.9 305.2 EPS Basic $ — $ (1.68 ) $ (2.35 ) Diluted $ — $ (1.68 ) $ (2.35 ) The following average potential shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive: (Shares in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Stock options, restricted stock awards and a warrant 17.8 34.1 26.8

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Capitalized software, net $ 265 $ 232 Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (1) 275 268 Realty investments (Note 17) 13 31 Revolving credit facility unamortized costs, net 30 42 Other 35 35 Total $ 618 $ 608 (1) Amounts are net of an accumulated impairment loss of $9 million. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of our worldwide rights for the Liz Claiborne® family of trademarks and related intellectual property and our ownership of the U.S. and Puerto Rico rights of the monet® trademarks and related intellectual property. In connection with our annual indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment tests performed during the fourth quarter of 2016, we did not record an impairment for our indefinite-lived intangible assets as the estimated fair values exceeded the carrying values of the underlying assets.

Other Accounts Payable and Accr

Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus $ 204 $ 326 Customer gift cards 215 222 Taxes other than income taxes 127 110 Occupancy and rent-related 35 40 Interest 78 88 Advertising 82 76 Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability self-insurance 47 55 Restructuring and management transition (Note 16) 29 46 Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 15) 26 46 Capital expenditures 33 13 Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18) 3 3 Other 285 335 Total $ 1,164 $ 1,360

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	Other Liabilities ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 15) $ 126 $ 138 Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 131 153 Deferred developer/tenant allowances 143 113 Deferred rent liability 97 91 Primary pension plan (Note 15) 18 40 Interest rate swaps (Notes 8 and 9) 10 28 Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18) 1 4 Restructuring and management transition (Note 16) 2 5 Other 55 46 Total $ 583 $ 618

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative financial instruments for hedging and non-trading purposes to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates. Use of derivative financial instruments in hedging programs subjects us to certain risks, such as market and credit risks. Market risk represents the possibility that the value of the derivative instrument will change. In a hedging relationship, the change in the value of the derivative is offset to a great extent by the change in the value of the underlying hedged item. Credit risk related to derivatives represents the possibility that the counterparty will not fulfill the terms of the contract. The notional, or contractual amount of our derivative financial instruments is used to measure interest to be paid or received and does not represent our exposure due to credit risk. Credit risk is monitored through established approval procedures, including setting concentration limits by counterparty, reviewing credit ratings and requiring collateral (generally cash) from the counterparty when appropriate. When we use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging our exposure to interest rates, the contract terms of a hedged instrument closely mirror those of the hedged item, providing a high degree of risk reduction and correlation. Contracts that are effective at meeting the risk reduction and correlation criteria are recorded using hedge accounting. If a derivative instrument is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the instrument will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings or be recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of an instrument’s change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings during the period. Instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, or contracts for which we have not elected hedge accounting, are valued at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in earnings during the period of change. Effective May 7, 2015, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $1,250 million to fix a portion of our variable LIBOR-based interest payments. The interest rate swap agreements have a weighted-average fixed rate of 2.04% , mature on May 7, 2020 and have been designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an asset or a liability (see Note 9). The effective portion of the interest rate swaps' changes in fair values is reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (see Note 12), and the ineffective portion is reported in Net income/(loss). Amounts in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are reclassified into Net income/(loss) when the related interest payments affect earnings. For the periods presented, all of the interest rate swaps were 100% effective. Information regarding the pre-tax changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps is as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Line Item in the Financial Statements Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) $ 5 $ (38 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income Gain/(loss) recognized in net income/(loss) (13 ) (10 ) Interest expense Information regarding the gross amounts of our derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows: Asset Derivatives at Fair Value Liability Derivatives at Fair Value ($ in millions) Balance Sheet Location 2016 2015 Balance Sheet Location 2016 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps N/A $ — $ — Other accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2 $ 2 Interest rate swaps N/A — — Other liabilities 10 28 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ — $ — $ 12 $ 30

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	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. • Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. Cash Flow Hedges Measured on a Recurring Basis The $12 million fair value of our cash flow hedges are valued in the market using discounted cash flow techniques which use quoted market interest rates in discounted cash flow calculations which consider the instrument's term, notional amount, discount rate and credit risk. Significant inputs to the derivative valuation for interest rate swaps are observable in the active markets and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value measurement hierarchy. Other Non-Financial Assets Measured on a non-Recurring Basis In 2014, assets of 19 underperforming department stores that continued to operate with carrying values of $32 million were written down to their estimated fair values of $2 million resulting in impairment charges of $30 million . Store impairment charges are recorded in the line item Real estate and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Key assumptions used to determine fair values were future cash flows including, among other things, expected future operating performance and changes in economic conditions as well as other market information obtained from brokers. Significant inputs related to valuing the store related assets are classified as Level 3 in the fair value measurement hierarchy. Other Financial Instruments Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: As of January 28, 2017 As of January 30, 2016 ($ in millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and notes payable $ 4,665 $ 4,495 $ 4,830 $ 4,248 The fair value of long-term debt is estimated by obtaining quotes from brokers or is based on current rates offered for similar debt. As of January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016 , the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and short-term borrowings approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Concentrations of Credit Risk We have no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Credit Facility

Credit Facility	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Credit Facility	Credit Facility The Company has a $2,350 million senior secured asset-based credit facility (2014 Credit Facility), comprised of a $2,350 million revolving line of credit (Revolving Facility). During 2015, the Company amended the 2014 Credit Facility to increase the Revolving Facility from $1,850 million to $2,350 million , and in connection with upsizing the Revolving Facility, the Company prepaid and retired the $494 million outstanding principal amount of the $500 million term loan under the 2014 Credit Facility. The 2014 Credit Facility matures on June 20, 2019 . The 2014 Credit Facility 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 is limited to a maximum of 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 lesser of 10% of the borrowing base or $200 million, subject to a minimum threshold requirement of $150 million. As of the end of 2016 , we had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility. In addition, as of the end of 2016 , we had $2,061 million available for borrowing, of which $157 million was reserved for outstanding standby and import letters of credit, none of which have been drawn on, leaving $1,904 million for future borrowings. The applicable rate for standby and import letters of credit was 2.50% and 1.25% , respectively, while the required commitment fee was 0.375% for the unused portion of the Revolving Facility.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Issue: 5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (1) $ 400 $ 400 5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018 (1) 265 300 5.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 (1) 500 — 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036 (1) 388 400 6.9% Notes Due 2026 2 2 7.125% Debentures Due 2023 10 10 7.4% Debentures Due 2037 313 326 7.625% Notes Due 2097 500 500 7.65% Debentures Due 2016 — 78 7.95% Debentures Due 2017 220 220 8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019 400 400 2016 Term Loan Facility 1,667 — 2013 Term Loan Facility — 2,194 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and note payable 4,665 4,830 Unamortized debt issuance costs (63 ) (61 ) Total debt, excluding capital leases, financing obligation and note payable 4,602 4,769 Less: current maturities 263 101 Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases, financing obligation and note payable $ 4,339 $ 4,668 Weighted-average interest rate at year end 6.3 % 6.5 % Weighted-average maturity (in years) 15 years (1) These debt issuances contain a change of control provision that would obligate us, at the holders’ option, to repurchase the debt at a price of 101% . These provisions trigger if there were a beneficial ownership change of 50% or more of our common stock. During the first quarter of 2016, we repurchased and retired $60 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding debt resulting in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $4 million . During the second quarter of 2016, we completed the refinancing of our $2.25 billion five-year senior secured term loan facility entered into in 2013 (2013 Term Loan Facility) with an amended and restated $1.688 billion seven -year senior secured term loan credit facility (2016 Term Loan Facility) and the issuance of $500 million of 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (Senior Secured Notes), resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $34 million . The 2016 Term Loan Facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR (subject to a 1% floor) plus 4.25% and matures on June 23, 2023. We are required to make quarterly repayments in a principal amount equal to $10.55 million during the seven-year term, subject to certain reductions for mandatory and optional prepayments. Proceeds from the 2016 Term Loan Facility and the Senior Secured Notes were used to repay the entire outstanding principal balance of the 2013 Term Loan Facility. The 2016 Term Loan Facility and the Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of JCP and are secured by mortgages on certain real estate of JCP and the guarantors. Scheduled Annual Principal Payments on Long-Term Debt, Excluding Capital Leases Financing Obligation and Note Payable ($ in millions) 2017 $ 263 2018 307 2019 442 2020 442 2021 42 Thereafter 3,169 Total $ 4,665

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances for 2016 and 2015 : ($ in millions) Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) Prior Service Credit/(Cost) Foreign Currency Translation Gain/(Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) January 31, 2015 $ (308 ) $ (40 ) $ (2 ) $ — $ (350 ) Current period change (115 ) 2 — (28 ) (141 ) January 30, 2016 $ (423 ) $ (38 ) $ (2 ) $ (28 ) $ (491 ) Current period change 2 5 — 11 18 January 28, 2017 $ (421 ) $ (33 ) $ (2 ) $ (17 ) $ (473 ) Common Stock On a combined basis, our 401(k) savings plan, including our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), held approximately 14 million shares, or approximately 4.5% of outstanding Company common stock, at January 28, 2017 . Under our 2016 senior secured term loan, we are subject to restrictive covenants regarding our ability to pay cash dividends. Preferred Stock We have authorized 25 million shares of preferred stock; no shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding as of January 28, 2017 or January 30, 2016 . Stock Warrant On June 13, 2011, prior to his employment, we entered into a warrant purchase agreement with Ronald B. Johnson pursuant to which Mr. Johnson made a personal investment in the Company by purchasing a warrant to acquire approximately 7.3 million shares of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. common stock for a purchase price of approximately $50 million at a mutually determined fair value of $6.89 per share. The warrant has an exercise price of $29.92 per share, subject to customary adjustments resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, or other extraordinary distribution with respect to J. C. Penney Company, Inc. common stock. The warrant has a term of seven and one-half years and was initially exercisable after the sixth anniversary, or June 13, 2017 ; however, the warrant became immediately exercisable upon the termination of Mr. Johnson’s employment with us in April 2013. The warrant is also subject to transfer restrictions. The proceeds from the sale of the warrant were recorded as additional paid-in capital. Stockholders' Rights Agreement As authorized by our Company’s Board of Directors (the Board), on January 27, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Rights Agreement (Amended Rights Agreement) with Computershare Inc., as Rights Agent (Rights Agent), amending, restating and replacing the Rights Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2013 (Original Rights Agreement), between the Company and the Rights Agent. Pursuant to the terms of the Original Rights Agreement, one preferred stock purchase right (a Right) was attached to each outstanding share of Common Stock of $0.50 par value of the Company (Common Stock) held by holders of record as of the close of business on September 3, 2013. The Company has issued one Right in respect of each new share of Common Stock issued since the record date. The Rights, registered on August 23, 2013, trade with and are inseparable from our Common Stock and will not be evidenced by separate certificates unless they become exercisable. The purpose of the Amended Rights Agreement is to diminish the risk that the Company's ability to use its net operating losses and other tax assets to reduce potential future federal income tax obligations would become subject to limitations by reason of the Company's experiencing an "ownership change" as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). Ownership changes under Section 382 generally relate to the cumulative change in ownership among stockholders with an ownership interest of 5% or more (as determined under Section 382's rules) over a rolling three year period. The Amended Rights Agreement is intended to reduce the likelihood of an ownership change under Section 382 by deterring any person or group from acquiring beneficial ownership of 4.9% or more of the outstanding Common Stock. The amendments to the Original Rights Agreement also extended the expiration date of the Rights from August 20, 2014 to January 26, 2017 and amended certain other provisions, including the definition of "beneficial ownership" to include terms appropriate for the purpose of preserving tax benefits. The Board authorized to extend the term of the rights plan for an additional three years and we will submit the extension of the rights plan to a vote at our annual meeting of stockholders in May 2017. If stockholders do not approve the extension of the rights plan, the rights plan will terminate. Each Right entitles its holder to purchase from the Company 1/1000th of a share of a newly authorized series of participating preferred stock at an exercise price of $55.00 , subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Amended Rights Agreement, once the Rights become exercisable. In general terms, under the Amended Rights Agreement, the Rights become exercisable if any person or group acquires 4.9% or more of the Common Stock or, in the case of any person or group that owned 4.9% or more of the Common Stock as of January 27, 2014, upon the acquisition of any additional shares by such person or group. In addition, the Company, its subsidiaries, employee benefit plans of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and any entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, are excepted. Upon exercise of the Right in accordance with the Amended Rights Agreement, the holder would be able to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock from the Company having an aggregate market value (as defined in the Amended Rights Agreement) equal to twice the then-current exercise price for an amount in cash equal to the then-current exercise price. The Rights will not prevent an ownership change from occurring under Section 382 of the Code or a takeover of the Company, but may cause substantial dilution to a person that acquires 4.9% or more of our Common Stock.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
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 20, 2016, our stockholders approved the J. C. Penney Company, Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2016 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 1.6 shares issued, except for stock awards issued from January 30, 2016 to May 20, 2016, the effective date of the 2016 Plan, in which each stock award counted as two shares issued. The 2016 Plan reserved 12.25 million shares of common stock or 19.6 million options for future grants and will terminate on May 30, 2021. In addition, shares underlying any outstanding stock award or stock option grant canceled prior to vesting or exercise become available for use under the 2016 Plan. Under the terms of the 2016 Plan, all grants made after January 30, 2016 reduce the shares available for grant under the 2016 Plan. As of January 28, 2017 , a maximum of 18.4 million shares of stock were available for future grant under the 2016 Plan. Our stock option and restricted stock award grants have averaged about 2.7% of outstanding stock over the past three years. Authorized shares of the Company's common stock are used to settle the exercise of stock options, granting of restricted shares and vesting of restricted stock units. Stock-based Compensation Cost The components of total stock-based compensation costs are as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Stock awards $ 27 $ 32 $ 20 Stock options 8 12 13 Total stock-based compensation (1) $ 35 $ 44 $ 33 Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements $ — $ — $ — (1) Excludes $0 million , $9 million and $3 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16 ). Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended January 28, 2017 : Shares (in thousands) Weighted - Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions) (1) Outstanding at January 30, 2016 16,096 $ 24 Granted 2,072 11 Exercised (223 ) 8 Forfeited/canceled (3,527 ) 43 Outstanding at January 28, 2017 14,418 18 5.6 $ — Exercisable at January 28, 2017 8,169 25 3.6 $ — (1) The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option at year end. Cash proceeds, tax benefits and intrinsic value related to total stock options exercised are provided in the following table: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Proceeds from stock options exercised $ 2 $ — $ — Intrinsic value of stock options exercised — — — Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation — — — Excess tax benefits realized on stock-based compensation — — — As of January 28, 2017 , we had $12 million of unrecognized and unearned compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, for stock options not yet vested, which will be recognized as expense over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately two years. Our weighted-average fair value of stock options at grant date was $4.89 in 2016 , $3.48 in 2015 and $3.78 in 2014 . We primarily used the binomial lattice valuation model in 2016 and 2015 and the Monte Carlo simulation model in 2014 to determine the fair value of the stock options granted using the following assumptions: 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average expected option term 4.7 years 4.6 years 4.1 years Weighted-average expected volatility 54.22% 51.46% 60.00% Weighted-average risk-free interest rate 1.38% 1.50% 1.60% Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1) —% —% —% Expected dividend yield range (1) —% —% —% (1) Following the May 1, 2012 payment, we discontinued the quarterly $0.20 per share dividend. Stock Awards The following table summarizes our non-vested stock awards activity during the year ended January 28, 2017 : Time-Based Stock Awards Performance-Based Stock Awards (shares in thousands) Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 30, 2016 7,698 $ 9 2,557 $ 7 Granted 1,501 10 1,071 11 Vested (2,793 ) 9 (418 ) 7 Forfeited/canceled (588 ) 9 (82 ) 8 Non-vested at January 28, 2017 5,818 9 3,128 8 As of January 28, 2017 , we had $38 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unearned employee stock awards, which will be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately two years. The aggregate market value of shares vested during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $30 million , $16 million and $4 million , respectively, compared to an aggregate grant date fair value of $28 million , $27 million and $9 million , respectively. In addition to the grants above, on March 3, 2016, we granted approximately 1.8 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 $21.68 per phantom unit. The fair value of the awards is remeasured at each reporting period and was $6.45 per share as of January 28, 2017 . Compensation expense, which is variable, is recognized over the vesting period with a corresponding liability, which is recorded in Other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The phantom units have a liability of $10 million as of January 28, 2017 , and $22 million in cash was paid during 2016 for previously granted phantom units.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases, Financing Obligation and Note Payable We conduct a major part of our operations from leased premises that include retail stores, store distribution centers, warehouses, offices and other facilities. Almost all leases will expire during the next 20 years; however, most leases will be renewed, primarily through an option exercise, or replaced by leases on other premises. We also lease data processing equipment and other personal property under operating leases of primarily three to five years. Rent expense, net of sublease income, was as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense $ 214 $ 221 $ 233 Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) 7 7 8 Personal property rent expense 31 39 53 Total rent expense $ 252 $ 267 $ 294 Less: sublease income (1) (11 ) (11 ) (13 ) Net rent expense $ 241 $ 256 $ 281 (1) Sublease income is reported in Real estate and other, net. As of January 28, 2017 , future minimum lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases, including lease renewals determined to be reasonably assured and capital leases, including our note payable, were as follows: ($ in millions) 2017 $ 220 2018 193 2019 173 2020 158 2021 143 Thereafter 1,822 Less: sublease income (16 ) Total minimum lease payments $ 2,693 On December 29, 2016, the Company executed a sale-leaseback transaction for its Home Office where the related real estate was sold for $273 million and the Company leased back approximately 65% of the building for an initial term of 15 years and three options to renew the lease for five-year increments. The sale price of the building encompassed net cash proceeds of $216 million , after the payment of $7 million in related closing costs, and seller-financing of $50 million , that is due to the Company in four years along with interest at an annual rate of 5% . The seller-financing portion of the transaction created a form of continuing involvement which precludes sale-leaseback accounting until the related note is paid in full. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the sale-leaseback as a financing transaction with the Home Office remaining on our books at its then carrying value, the net cash proceeds received being reflected as a financing obligation, and the future rental payments to the landlord being treated as debt service and applied to interest and principal over the initial 15 year term. As of January 28, 2017 , future minimum lease payments for capital leases and payments related to our financing obligation and note payable were as follows: ($ in millions) 2017 $ 30 2018 21 2019 21 2020 18 2021 19 Thereafter 205 Less: sublease income — Total payments 314 Plus: amount representing residual asset balance 77 Less: amounts representing interest (157 ) Present value of net minimum lease obligations, financing obligation and note payable $ 234

Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Plans	Retirement Benefit Plans We provide retirement pension benefits, postretirement health and welfare benefits, as well as 401(k) savings, profit-sharing and stock ownership plan benefits to various segments of our workforce. Retirement benefits are an important part of our total compensation and benefits program designed to retain and attract qualified, talented employees. Pension benefits are provided through defined benefit pension plans consisting of a non-contributory qualified pension plan (Primary Pension Plan) and, for certain management employees, non-contributory supplemental retirement plans, including a 1997 voluntary early retirement plan. Retirement and other benefits include: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Primary Pension Plan – funded Supplemental retirement plans – unfunded Other Benefit Plans Postretirement benefits – medical and dental Defined contribution plans: 401(k) savings, profit-sharing and stock ownership plan Deferred compensation plan Defined Benefit Pension Plans Primary Pension Plan — Funded The Primary Pension Plan is a funded non-contributory qualified pension plan, initiated in 1966 and closed to new entrants on January 1, 2007. The plan is funded by Company contributions to a trust fund, which are held for the sole benefit of participants and beneficiaries. Supplemental Retirement Plans — Unfunded We have unfunded supplemental retirement plans, which provide retirement benefits to certain management employees. We pay ongoing benefits from operating cash flow and cash investments. The plans are a Supplemental Retirement Program and a Benefit Restoration Plan. Participation in the Supplemental Retirement Program is limited to employees who were annual incentive-eligible management employees as of December 31, 1995. Benefits for these plans are based on length of service and final average compensation. The Benefit Restoration Plan is intended to make up benefits that could not be paid by the Primary Pension Plan due to governmental limits on the amount of benefits and the level of pay considered in the calculation of benefits. The Supplemental Retirement Program is a non-qualified plan that was designed to allow eligible management employees to retire at age 60 with retirement income comparable to the age 65 benefit provided under the Primary Pension Plan and Benefit Restoration Plan. In addition, the Supplemental Retirement Program offers participants who leave between ages 60 and 62 benefits equal to the estimated social security benefits payable at age 62 . The Supplemental Retirement Program also continues Company-paid term life insurance at a declining rate until it is phased out at age 70 . Employee-paid term life insurance through age 65 is continued under a separate plan (Supplemental Term Life Insurance Plan for Management Profit-Sharing Employees). Primary Pension Plan Lump-Sum Payment Offer and Annuity Contract Purchase In August 2015, as a result of a plan amendment, we offered approximately 31,000 retirees and beneficiaries in the Primary Pension Plan who commenced their benefit between January 1, 2000 and August 31, 2012 the option to receive a lump-sum settlement payment. In addition, we offered approximately 8,000 participants in the Primary Pension Plan who separated from service and had a deferred vested benefit as of August 31, 2012 the option to receive a lump-sum settlement payment. Approximately 12,000 retirees and beneficiaries elected to receive voluntary lump-sum payments to settle the Primary Pension Plan's obligation to them. In addition, approximately 1,900 former employees having deferred vested benefits elected to receive lump-sums. The lump-sum settlement payments totaling $717 million were made by the Company on November 5, 2015 using assets from the Primary Pension Plan. On December 7, 2015, the Company completed the purchase of a group annuity contract that transferred to The Prudential Insurance Company of America the pension benefit obligation of approximately 18,000 retirees totaling $838 million . Actuarial loss of $180 million was recognized as settlement expense as a result of the lump-sum offer payment and the purchase of the group annuity contract. Pension Expense/(Income) for Defined Benefit Pension Plans The components of net periodic benefit expense/(income) for our Primary Pension Plan and our non-contributory supplemental pension plans are as follows: ($ in millions) Primary Pension Plan 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 55 $ 69 $ 61 Interest cost 153 196 211 Expected return on plan assets (215 ) (357 ) (348 ) Actuarial loss/(gain) — 52 — Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 8 8 7 Settlement expense — 180 — Other — 6 — Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits — — 51 Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ 1 $ 154 $ (18 ) Supplemental Pension Plans Service cost $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 7 7 9 Actuarial loss/(gain) 11 1 12 Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) — — — Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits — — (51 ) Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ 18 $ 8 $ (30 ) Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total Service cost $ 55 $ 69 $ 61 Interest cost 160 203 220 Expected return on plan assets (215 ) (357 ) (348 ) Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) 11 53 12 Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 8 8 7 Settlement expense — 180 — Other — 6 — Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits — — — Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ 19 $ 162 $ (48 ) The defined benefit plan pension expense shown in the above table is included as a separate line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During 2014, we transferred $56 million of supplemental pension plan benefits, as allowed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, out of our supplemental pension plans and into our Primary Pension Plan. The transfer did not have a significant impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, it did result in a gain of $51 million for our supplemental pension plans and loss of $51 million for our Primary Pension Plan. Assumptions The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine expense were as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Expected return on plan assets 6.75 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Discount rate 4.73 % 3.87 % 4.89 % Salary increase 3.9 % 3.5 % 3.5 % The expected return on plan assets is based on the plan’s long-term asset allocation policy, historical returns for plan assets and overall capital market returns, taking into account current and expected market conditions. The discount rate used to measure pension expense each year is the rate as of the beginning of the year (i.e., the prior measurement date). The discount rate used, determined by the plan actuary, was based on a hypothetical AA yield curve represented by a series of bonds maturing over the next 30 years, designed to match the corresponding pension benefit cash payments to retirees. The salary progression rate to measure pension expense was based on age ranges and projected forward. Funded Status As of the end of 2016 , the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan was 99% . The Primary Benefit Obligation (PBO) is the present value of benefits earned to date by plan participants, including the effect of assumed future salary increases. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the funded status of the plan exceeded 100% as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the qualified pension plan’s year end. The following table provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan and supplemental pension plans: Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in PBO Beginning balance $ 3,327 $ 5,254 $ 176 $ 191 Service cost 55 69 — — Interest cost 153 196 7 7 Amendments — — — — Settlements — (1,555 ) — — Transfer of benefits — — — — Actuarial loss/(gain) 151 (247 ) 10 (3 ) Benefits (paid) (213 ) (390 ) (41 ) (19 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,473 $ 3,327 $ 152 $ 176 Change in fair value of plan assets Beginning balance $ 3,287 $ 5,474 $ — $ — Company contributions — — 41 19 Actual return on assets (1) 381 (242 ) — — Settlements — (1,555 ) — — Benefits (paid) (213 ) (390 ) (41 ) (19 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,455 $ 3,287 $ — $ — Funded status of the plan $ (18 ) (2) $ (40 ) (2) $ (152 ) (3) $ (176 ) (3) (1) Includes plan administrative expenses. (2) $18 million in 2016 and $40 million in 2015 are included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) $26 million in 2016 and $46 million in 2015 were included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the remaining amounts were included in Other liabilities. In 2016 , the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan increased by $22 million primarily due to the performance of plan assets. The actual one-year return on pension plan assets at the measurement date was 12.3% in 2016 , bringing the annualized return since inception of the plan to 8.9% . The following pre-tax amounts were recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the end of 2016 and 2015 : Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss/(gain) $ 318 $ 333 $ 12 $ 13 Prior service cost/(credit) 49 57 (4 ) (4 ) Total $ 367 (1) $ 390 $ 8 $ 9 (1) In 2017 , approximately $8 million for the Primary Pension Plan is expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) into net periodic benefit expense/(income) included in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Assumptions to Determine Obligations The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for each of the years below were as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.40 % 4.73 % 3.87 % Salary progression rate 3.9 % 3.9 % 3.5 % Accumulated Benefit Obligation (ABO) The ABO is the present value of benefits earned to date, assuming no future salary growth. The ABO for our Primary Pension Plan was $3.2 billion and $3.1 billion as of the end of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. At the end of 2016 , plan assets of $3.5 billion for the Primary Pension Plan were above the ABO. The ABO for our unfunded supplemental pension plans was $133 million and $153 million as of the end of 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Primary Pension Plan Asset Allocation The target allocation ranges for each asset class as of the end of 2016 and the fair value of each asset class as a percent of the total fair value of pension plan assets were as follows: 2016 Target Plan Assets Asset Class Allocation Ranges 2016 2015 Equity 20% - 40% 22 % 16 % Fixed income 50% - 65% 60 % 54 % Real estate, cash and other investments 10% - 20% 18 % 30 % Total 100 % 100 % Asset Allocation Strategy In 2009, we began implementing a liability-driven investment (LDI) strategy to lower the plan’s volatility risk and minimize the impact of interest rate changes on the plan funded status. The implementation of the LDI strategy is phased in over time by reallocating the plan’s assets more towards fixed income investments (i.e., debt securities) that are more closely matched in terms of duration to the plan liability. The plan’s asset portfolio is actively managed and primarily invested in fixed income balanced with investments in equity securities and other asset classes to maintain an efficient risk/return diversification profile. The risk of loss in the plan’s equity portfolio is mitigated by investing in a broad range of equity securities across different sectors and countries. Investment types, including high-yield debt securities, illiquid assets such as real estate, the use of derivatives and Company securities are set forth in written guidelines established for each investment manager and monitored by the plan’s management team. The plan’s asset allocation policy is designed to meet the plan’s future pension benefit obligations. Under the policy, asset classes are periodically reviewed and rebalanced as necessary, to ensure that the mix continues to be appropriate relative to established targets and ranges. We have an internal Benefit Plans Investment Committee (BPIC), which consists of senior executives who have established a review process of asset allocation and investment strategies and oversee risk management practices associated with the management of the plan’s assets. Key risk management practices include having an established and broad decision-making framework in place, focused on long-term plan objectives. This framework consists of the BPIC and various third parties, including investment managers, an investment consultant, an actuary and a trustee/custodian. The funded status of the plan is monitored on a continuous basis, including quarterly reviews with updated market and liability information. Actual asset allocations are monitored monthly and rebalancing actions are executed at least quarterly, if needed. To manage the risk associated with an actively managed portfolio, the plan’s management team reviews each manager’s portfolio on a quarterly basis and has written manager guidelines in place, which are adjusted as necessary to ensure appropriate diversification levels. Finally, to minimize operational risk, we utilize a master custodian for all plan assets, and each investment manager reconciles its account with the custodian at least quarterly. Fair Value of Primary Pension Plan Assets The tables below provide the fair values of the Primary Pension Plan’s assets as of the end of 2016 and 2015 , by major class of asset. Investments at Fair Value at January 28, 2017 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 2 $ — $ — $ 2 Common collective trusts — 88 — 88 Cash and cash equivalents total 2 88 — 90 Common collective trusts – international — 148 — 148 Equity securities – domestic 421 — — 421 Equity securities – international 113 — — 113 Equity securities total 534 148 — 682 Common collective trusts — 864 — 864 Corporate bonds — 919 7 926 Swaps — 934 — 934 Government securities — 185 — 185 Mortgage backed securities — 4 — 4 Other fixed income — 149 — 149 Fixed income total — 3,055 7 3,062 Public REITs 37 — — 37 Private real estate — 15 — 15 Real estate total 37 15 — 52 Total investment assets at fair value $ 573 $ 3,306 $ 7 $ 3,886 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (928 ) $ — $ (928 ) Other fixed income — (6 ) — (6 ) Fixed income total — (934 ) — (934 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ (934 ) $ — $ (934 ) Accounts payable, net (76 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 220 Private real estate 135 Hedge funds 224 Total investments at NAV $ 579 Total net assets $ 3,455 (1) There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 investments. (2) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Investments at Fair Value at January 30, 2016 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 86 $ — $ — $ 86 Common collective trusts — 427 — 427 Cash and cash equivalents total 86 427 — 513 Common collective trusts – international — 166 — 166 Equity securities – domestic 192 — — 192 Equity securities – international 89 — — 89 Equity securities total 281 166 — 447 Common collective trusts — 676 — 676 Corporate bonds — 771 5 776 Swaps — 787 — 787 Government securities — 230 — 230 Mortgage backed securities — 4 — 4 Other fixed income — 155 3 158 Fixed income total — 2,623 8 2,631 Public REITs 34 — — 34 Private real estate — 14 — 14 Real estate total 34 14 — 48 Total investment assets at fair value $ 401 $ 3,230 $ 8 $ 3,639 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (801 ) $ — $ (801 ) Other fixed income — (6 ) — (6 ) Fixed income total — (807 ) — (807 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ (807 ) $ — $ (807 ) Accounts payable, net (158 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 248 Private real estate 151 Hedge funds 214 Total investments at NAV $ 613 Total net assets $ 3,287 (1) There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 investments. (2) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for Primary Pension Plan assets measured at fair value. Cash – Cash is valued at cost which approximates fair value, and is classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Common Collective Trusts – Common collective trusts are pools of investments within cash equivalents, equity and fixed income that are benchmarked relative to a comparable index. They are valued on the basis of the relative interest of each participating investor in the fair value of the underlying assets. The investments are are valued at net asset value (NAV) as fair value and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Equity Securities – Equity securities are common stocks and preferred stocks valued based on the price of the security as listed on an open active exchange and classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, as well as warrants and preferred stock that are valued at a price, which is based on a broker quote in an over-the-counter market, and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Private Equity – Private equity is composed of interests in private equity funds valued on the basis of the relative interest of each participating investor in the fair value of the underlying assets and/or common stock of privately held companies. There are no observable market values for private equity funds. The valuations for the funds are derived using a combination of different methodologies including (1) the market approach, which consists of analyzing market transactions for comparable assets, (2) the income approach using the discounted cash flow model, or (3) cost method. Private equity funds also provide audited financial statements. Private equity investments are valued at NAV as a practical expedient. Corporate Bonds – Corporate bonds and Corporate loans are valued at a price which is based on observable market information in primary markets or a broker quote in an over-the-counter market, and are classified as level 2 or level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Swaps – swap contracts are based on broker quotes in an over-the-counter market and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Government, Municipal Bonds and Mortgaged Backed Securities – Government and municipal securities are valued at a price based on a broker quote in an over-the-counter market and classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage backed securities are valued at a price based on observable market information or a broker quote in an over-the-counter market and classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Other Fixed Income – non-mortgage asset backed securities, collateral held in short-term investments for derivative contract and derivatives composed of futures contracts, option contracts and other fixed income derivatives valued at a price based on observable market information or a broker quote in an over-the-counter market and classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Real Estate – Real estate is comprised of public and private real estate investments. Real estate investments through registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments through open end private real estate funds that are valued at the reported NAV as fair value and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Private real estate investments through partnership interests that are valued based on different methodologies including discounted cash flow, direct capitalization and market comparable analysis are valued at NAV as a practical expedient. Hedge Fund – Hedge funds exposure is through fund of funds, which are made up of over 30 different hedge fund managers diversified over different hedge strategies. The fair value of the hedge fund is determined by the fund's administrator using valuation provided by the third party administrator for each of the underlying funds. Hedge fund investments are valued at NAV as a practical expedient. The following tables set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Primary Pension Plan’s level 3 investment assets: 2016 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ 3 $ 5 Transfers, net — — Realized gains/(loss) — 3 Unrealized (losses)/gains — (4 ) Purchases and issuances — 15 Sales, maturities and settlements (3 ) (12 ) Balance, end of year $ — $ 7 2015 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ 5 $ 7 Realized gains/(loss) — (3 ) Unrealized (losses)/gains — 2 Purchases and issuances — 1 Sales, maturities and settlements (2 ) (2 ) Balance, end of year $ 3 $ 5 Contributions Our policy with respect to funding the Primary Pension Plan is to fund at least the minimum required by ERISA rules, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and not more than the maximum amount deductible for tax purposes. Due to our past funding of the pension plan and overall positive growth in plan assets since plan inception, there will not be any required cash contribution for funding of plan assets in 2017 under ERISA, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Our contributions to the unfunded non-qualified supplemental retirement plans are equal to the amount of benefit payments made to retirees throughout the year and for 2017 are anticipated to be approximately $26 million . Benefits are paid in the form of five equal annual installments to participants and no election as to the form of benefit is provided for in the unfunded plans. The following sets forth our estimated future benefit payments: ($ in millions) Primary Plan Benefits Supplemental Plan Benefits 2017 $ 203 $ 26 2018 205 18 2019 210 16 2020 215 16 2021 221 13 2022-2026 1,160 58 Other Benefit Plans Postretirement Benefits — Medical and Dental We provide medical and dental benefits to retirees through a contributory medical and dental plan based on age and years of service. We provide a defined dollar commitment toward retiree medical premiums. Effective June 7, 2005, we amended the medical plan to reduce our subsidy to post-age 65 retirees and spouses by 45% beginning January 1, 2006, and then fully eliminated the subsidy after December 31, 2006. As disclosed previously, the postretirement benefit plan was amended in 2001 to reduce and cap the per capita dollar amount of the benefit costs that would be paid by the plan. Thus, changes in the assumed or actual health care cost trend rates do not materially affect the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation or our annual expense. The net periodic postretirement benefit income of $17 million in 2016 , $7 million in 2015 and $8 million in 2014 is included in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The postretirement medical and dental plan was terminated effective December 31, 2016. At the end of 2015, the postretirement medical and dental plan had no assets and an accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) of $8 million . Defined Contribution Plans The Savings, Profit-Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan (Savings Plan) is a qualified defined contribution plan, a 401(k) plan, available to all eligible employees. Effective January 1, 2007, all employees who are age 21 or older are immediately eligible to participate in and contribute a percentage of their pay to the Savings Plan. Eligible employees, who have completed one year and at least 1,000 hours of service within an eligibility period, are offered a fixed matching contribution each pay period equal to 50% of up to 6% of pay contributed by the employee. Matching contributions are credited to employees’ accounts in accordance with their investment elections and fully vest after three years. We may make additional discretionary matching contributions. The Savings Plan includes a non-contributory retirement account. Participants who are hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2007 and who have completed at least 1,000 hours of service within an eligibility period receive a Company contribution in an amount equal to 2% of the participants’ annual pay. This Company contribution is in lieu of the primary pension benefit that was closed to employees hired or rehired on or after that date. Participating employees are fully vested after three years. Effective January 1, 2017, the Company added a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan that was made available for active employees hired on or after January 1, 2007. The Company matching contributions under the Safe Harbor Plan are equal to 100% of up to 5% of pay contributed by the employee. Matching contributions are credited to employees' accounts in accordance with their investment elections and fully vest immediately. The Safe Harbor Plan replaces the non-contributory retirement account. In addition to the Savings Plan, we sponsor the Mirror Savings Plan, which is a non-qualified contributory unfunded defined contribution plan offered to certain management employees. This plan supplements retirement savings under the Savings Plan for eligible management employees who choose to participate in it. The plan’s investment options generally mirror the traditional Savings Plan investment options. Similar to the supplemental retirement plans, the Mirror Savings Plan benefits are paid from our operating cash flow and cash investments. The expense for these plans, which was predominantly included in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $49 million in 2016 , $56 million in 2015 and $53 million in 2014 .

Restructuring and Management Tr

Restructuring and Management Transition	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Management Transition	Restructuring and Management Transition The components of Restructuring and management transition include: • Home office and stores -- charges for actions to reduce our store and home office expenses including employee termination benefits, store lease termination and impairment charges; • Management transition -- charges related to implementing changes within our management leadership team for both incoming and outgoing members of management; and • Other -- charges related primarily to contract termination costs and other costs associated with our previous shops strategy. The composition of restructuring and management transition charges was as follows: Cumulative Amount From Program Inception Through ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 Home office and stores $ 8 $ 42 $ 45 $ 297 Management transition 3 28 16 255 Other 15 14 26 178 Total $ 26 $ 84 $ 87 $ 730 Activity for the restructuring and management transition liability for 2016 and 2015 was as follows: ($ in millions) Home Office and Stores Management Transition Other Total January 31, 2015 $ 9 $ — $ 17 $ 26 Charges 42 28 14 84 Cash payments (33 ) (9 ) (7 ) (49 ) Non-cash — (9 ) (1 ) (10 ) January 30, 2016 18 10 23 51 Charges 8 3 15 26 Cash payments (23 ) (13 ) (11 ) (47 ) Non-cash 1 — — 1 January 28, 2017 $ 4 $ — $ 27 $ 31 Non-cash amounts represent charges that do not result in cash expenditures including increased depreciation and write-off of store fixtures and stock-based compensation.

Real Estate and Other, Net

Real Estate and Other, Net	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]	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, accruals for certain litigation and other non-operating charges and credits. In addition, during the first quarter of 2014, we formed a joint venture to develop the excess property adjacent to our home office facility in Plano, Texas (Home Office Land Joint Venture) in which we contributed approximately 220 acres of excess property adjacent to our home office facility in Plano, Texas. The 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. The composition of real estate and other, net was as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Net gain from sale of non-operating assets $ (5 ) $ (9 ) $ (25 ) Investment income from Home Office Land Joint Venture (28 ) (41 ) (53 ) Net gain from sale of operating assets (73 ) (9 ) (92 ) Store and other asset impairments — 20 30 Other (5 ) 42 (8 ) Total expense/(income) $ (111 ) $ 3 $ (148 ) Investment Income from Joint Ventures In 2016 , the Company had $28 million in income related to its proportional share of the net income in the Home Office Land Joint Venture and received an aggregate cash distribution of $44 million . In 2015 , the Company had $41 million in income related to its proportional share of the net income in the Home Office Land Joint Venture and received an aggregate cash distribution of $36 million . Land Sale In 2016, the Company sold excess land adjacent to its home office for approximately $80 million and recognized an approximate $62 million gain. Other - Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit During 2015, the Company accrued $50 million for the proposed settlement related to a pricing class action lawsuit. Pursuant to the settlement, the Company paid $25 million in cash to certain class members and issued $25 million of store credit to the remainder of the class members.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The components of our income tax expense/(benefit) were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Current Federal and foreign $ (12 ) $ 5 $ 12 State and local 4 6 8 Total current (8 ) 11 20 Deferred Federal and foreign 9 (1 ) 9 State and local — (1 ) (6 ) Total deferred 9 (2 ) 3 Total $ 1 $ 9 $ 23 The following table summarizes a reconciliation of income tax expense/(benefit) compared with the amounts at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Federal income tax at statutory rate 1 (176 ) (243 ) State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit (2 ) (21 ) (29 ) Increase/(decrease) in valuation allowance (1 ) 185 290 Other, including permanent differences and credits 3 21 5 Total income tax expense/(benefit) 1 9 23 Our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Assets Merchandise inventory $ 27 $ 39 Accrued vacation pay 17 22 Gift cards 98 90 Stock-based compensation 58 77 Deferred equity adjustment 4 11 State taxes 12 15 Workers’ compensation/general liability 74 85 Accrued rent 39 37 Litigation exposure 16 32 Mirror savings plan 13 15 Pension and other retiree obligations 76 96 Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 931 1,072 Other 73 65 Total deferred tax assets 1,438 1,656 Valuation allowance (993 ) (1,025 ) Total net deferred tax assets 445 631 Liabilities Depreciation and amortization (561 ) (741 ) Tax benefit transfers (53 ) (56 ) Long-lived intangible assets (35 ) (28 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (649 ) (825 ) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (204 ) $ (194 ) Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Other current assets $ 196 $ 231 Other long-term liabilities (400 ) (425 ) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (204 ) $ (194 ) As of January 28, 2017 , a valuation allowance of $993 million has been recorded against our deferred tax assets. 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 net operating loss (NOL) and tax credit carryforwards. In accordance with accounting standards, we are required to allocate a portion of our tax provision between operating losses and Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss). In 2015 and 2014, the company did not benefit any of its operating loss and incurred an actuarial loss in Other comprehensive income/(loss), the tax benefit on which was fully offset by a valuation allowance within Other comprehensive income/(loss). In 2016, we experienced income in both continuing operations and other comprehensive income. Under the allocation rules we are only required to recognize the valuation allowance allocable to the tax benefit attributable to losses in each component of comprehensive income. Accordingly, there is no valuation allowance offsetting a deferred tax benefit attributable to other comprehensive income included in the total valuation allowance of $993 million noted above. However, in 2016, we recorded a $12 million tax benefit in the Consolidated Statements of Operations offset by income tax expense on actuarial gains recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss). For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have $2.2 billion of gross NOL carryforwards that expire in 2032 through 2034 and $62 million of tax credit carryforwards that expire at various dates through 2034. These NOL carryforwards include an unrealized gross tax deduction of $28 million (tax effect $11 million ) that will be recorded in equity when realized. These carryforwards have a potential to be used to offset future taxable income and reduce future cash tax liabilities by approximately $931 million . The Company’s ability to utilize these carryforwards will depend upon the availability of future taxable income during the carryforward period and, as such, there is no assurance the Company will be able to realize such tax savings. The Company’s ability to utilize NOL carryforwards could be further limited if it were to experience an “ownership change,” as defined in Section 382 of the Code and similar state provisions. An ownership change can occur whenever there is a cumulative shift in the ownership of a company by more than 50 percentage points by one or more “5% stockholders” within a three-year period. The occurrence of such a change generally limits the amount of NOL carryforwards a company could utilize in a given year to the aggregate fair market value of the company’s common stock immediately prior to the ownership change, multiplied by the long-term tax-exempt interest rate in effect for the month of the ownership change. As discussed in Note 12, on January 27, 2014, the Board adopted the Amended Rights Agreement to help prevent acquisitions of the Company’s common stock that could result in an ownership change under Section 382 which helps preserve the Company’s ability to use its NOL and tax credit carryforwards. The Amended Rights Agreement was ratified by the shareholder vote on May 16, 2014 and remains effective through January 26, 2017. Approval required an affirmative vote of the shares of common stock present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. As discussed in Note 12, the Company’s Board of Directors resubmitted the Amended Rights Agreement for stockholder approval of a subsequent three year term. The Amended Rights Agreement is designed to prevent acquisitions of the Company’s common stock that would result in a stockholder owning 4.9% or more of the Company’s common stock (as calculated under Section 382), or any existing holder of 4.9% or more of the Company’s common stock acquiring additional shares, by substantially diluting the ownership interest of any such stockholder unless the stockholder obtains an exemption from the Board. A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 91 $ 62 $ 70 Additions for tax positions of prior years 16 40 10 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (24 ) — — Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities (4 ) (10 ) (16 ) Expirations of statute — (1 ) (2 ) Balance at end of year $ 79 $ 91 $ 62 Unrecognized tax benefits included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Deferred taxes (current assets) $ 75 $ 84 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 6) 3 3 Other liabilities (Note 7) 1 4 Total $ 79 $ 91 As of the end of 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the unrecognized tax benefits balance included $32 million , $33 million and $36 million , respectively, that, if recognized, would be a benefit in the income tax provision after giving consideration to the offsetting effect of $11 million , $12 million and $13 million , respectively, related to the federal tax deduction of state taxes. The remaining amounts reflect tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits included in income tax expense as of the end of 2016 , 2015 and 2014 were $2 million , $3 million and $3 million , respectively. We file income tax returns in U.S. federal and state jurisdictions and certain foreign jurisdictions. Our U.S. federal returns have been examined through 2014. We are audited by the taxing authorities of many states and certain foreign countries and are subject to examination by these taxing jurisdictions for years generally after 2008. The tax authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where federal and state NOL and tax credit carryforwards were generated, and make adjustments up to the amount of the NOL and credit carryforward amounts.

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Information ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Supplemental cash flow information Income taxes received/(paid), net $ (10 ) $ (5 ) $ (30 ) Interest received/(paid), net (344 ) (369 ) (401 ) Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity Property contributed to joint venture — — 30 Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment and software 20 1 (14 ) Financing costs withheld from proceeds of long-term debt — — 7 Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable 1 1 3

Litigation, Other Contingencies

Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees [Abstract]
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees	Litigation and Other Contingencies Litigation Macy’s Litigation On August 16, 2012, Macy’s, Inc. and Macy’s Merchandising Group, Inc. (together the Plaintiffs) filed suit against JCP 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 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 the Company 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, the Company appealed the court’s decision, and Macy’s cross-appealed a portion of the decision. On February 26, 2015, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's rulings concerning the claim of intentional interference and lack of punitive damages, and reinstated Macy's claims for intentional interference and unfair competition that had been dismissed during trial. On June 17, 2015, Macy’s appealed the court’s order that the Judicial Hearing Officer proceed with the damages phase of the proceedings on the tortious interference claim. On November 24, 2015, the Judicial Hearing Officer issued a recommendation on the amount of damages to be awarded to Macy’s. On June 6, 2016, the court adopted the Judicial Hearing Officer's recommendation on the amount of damages to be awarded to Macy's. Both parties have filed a notice of appeal. On November 10, 2016, the appellate court issued a ruling affirming the court's order, finding Macy’s challenge to the measure of damages to be untimely. The parties reached a settlement agreement, which was effective as of January 13, 2017. On January 31, 2017, the court entered an order dismissing the case with prejudice. Class Action Securities Litigation The Company, Myron E. Ullman, III and Kenneth H. Hannah are parties to the Marcus consolidated purported class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The Marcus consolidated complaint is purportedly brought on behalf of persons who acquired our common stock during the period from August 20, 2013 through September 26, 2013, and alleges claims for violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. Plaintiff claims that the defendants made false and misleading statements and/or omissions regarding the Company’s financial condition and business prospects that caused our common stock to trade at artificially inflated prices. The consolidated complaint seeks class certification, unspecified compensatory damages, including interest, reasonable costs and expenses, and other relief as the court may deem just and proper. Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint which was denied by the court on September 29, 2015. Defendants filed an answer to the consolidated complaint on November 12, 2015. Plaintiff filed a motion for class certification on January 25, 2016, and defendants submitted a response to the motion on April 15, 2016. On August 29, 2016, a magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation that the motion for class certification be granted. Defendants have filed objections to the report and recommendation. Also, on August 26, 2014, plaintiff Nathan Johnson filed a purported class action lawsuit against the Company, Myron E. Ullman, III and Kenneth H. Hannah in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The suit is purportedly brought on behalf of persons who acquired our securities other than common stock during the period from August 20, 2013 through September 26, 2013, generally mirrors the allegations contained in the Marcus lawsuit discussed above, and seeks similar relief. On June 8, 2015, plaintiff in the Marcus lawsuit amended the consolidated complaint to include the members of the purported class in the Johnson lawsuit, and on June 10, 2015, the Johnson lawsuit was consolidated into the Marcus lawsuit. Shareholder Derivative Litigation In October, 2013, two purported shareholder derivative actions were filed against certain present and former members of the Company’s Board of Directors and executives by the following parties in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division: Weitzman (filed October 2, 2013) and Zauderer (filed October 3, 2013). The Company is named as a nominal defendant in both suits. The lawsuits assert claims for breaches of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment based upon alleged false and misleading statements and/or omissions regarding the Company’s financial condition. The lawsuits seek unspecified compensatory damages, restitution, disgorgement by the defendants of all profits, benefits and other compensation, equitable relief to reform the Company’s corporate governance and internal procedures, reasonable costs and expenses, and other relief as the court may deem just and proper. On October 28, 2013, the Court consolidated the two cases into the Weitzman lawsuit. On January 15, 2014, the Court entered an order staying the derivative suits pending certain events in the class action securities litigation described above. Also, in March 2016, plaintiff Frank Lipsius filed a purported shareholder derivative action against certain present and former members of the Company's Board of Directors and executives in the District Court of Collin County in the State of Texas. The Company is named as a nominal defendant in the suit. The suit generally mirrors the allegations contained in the Weitzman and Zauderer suits discussed above, and seeks similar relief. While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of these matters, we believe that the final resolution of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources. ERISA Class Action Litigation JCP and certain present and former members of JCP's Board of Directors have been sued in a purported class action complaint by plaintiffs Roberto Ramirez and Thomas Ihle, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, which was filed on July 8, 2014 in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The suit alleges that the defendants violated Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by breaching fiduciary duties relating to the J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. Savings, Profit-Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan (the Plan). The class period is alleged to be between November 1, 2011 and September 27, 2013. Plaintiffs allege that they and others who invested in or held Company stock in the Plan during this period were injured because defendants allegedly made false and misleading statements and/or omissions regarding the Company’s financial condition and business prospects that caused the Company’s common stock to trade at artificially inflated prices. The complaint seeks class certification, declaratory relief, a constructive trust, reimbursement of alleged losses to the Plan, actual damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, and other relief. Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which was granted in part and denied in part by the court on September 29, 2015. The parties have reached a settlement agreement, subject to court approval, pursuant to which JCP would make available $4.5 million to settle class members’ claims. While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter, we 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. Employment Class Action Litigation JCP is a defendant in a class action proceeding entitled Tschudy v. JCPenney Corporation filed on April 15, 2011 in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that JCP violated the California Labor Code in connection with the alleged forfeiture of accrued and vested vacation time under its “My Time Off” policy. The class consists of all JCP employees who worked in California from April 5, 2007 to the present. Plaintiffs amended the complaint to assert additional claims under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act on behalf of all JCP employees who worked in Illinois from January 1, 2004 to the present. After the court granted JCP’s motion to transfer the Illinois claims, those claims are now pending in a separate action in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, entitled Garcia v. JCPenney Corporation. The lawsuits seek compensatory damages, penalties, interest, disgorgement, declaratory and injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees and costs. Plaintiffs in both lawsuits filed motions, which the Company opposed, to certify these actions on behalf of all employees in California and Illinois based on the specific claims at issue. On December 17, 2014, the California court granted plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. Pursuant to a motion by the Company, the California court decertified the class on December 9, 2015. On March 30, 2016, the California court granted JCP’s motion for summary judgment. On April 26, 2016, the California plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal. On May 4, 2016, the California court entered judgment for JCP on all plaintiffs’ claims. The Illinois court denied without prejudice plaintiffs' motion for class certification pending the filing of an amended complaint. Plaintiffs filed their amended complaint in the Illinois lawsuit on April 14, 2015 and the Company has answered. On July 2, 2015, the Illinois plaintiffs renewed their motion for class certification, which the Illinois court granted on March 8, 2016. The parties have reached a settlement agreement, subject to court approval, to resolve the California and Illinois actions for a combined total of $6.75 million . While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of these matters, we believe that the final resolution of these actions 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. Accruals have been established based on our best estimates of our potential liability in certain of these matters, including certain matters discussed above, all of which we believe aggregate to an amount that is not material to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 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, we currently believe 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 January 28, 2017 , we estimated our total potential environmental liabilities to range from $20 million to $26 million and recorded our best estimate of $24 million in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses and Other liabilities in the 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 effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Quarterly Results of Operations

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) The following is a summary of our quarterly unaudited consolidated results of operations for 2016 and 2015 : 2016 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,811 $ 2,918 $ 2,857 $ 3,961 Gross margin 1,018 1,084 1,062 1,312 SG&A expenses 872 853 888 925 Restructuring and management transition (1) 6 9 2 9 Net income/(loss) (2) (68 ) (56 ) (67 ) 192 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (3) $ (0.22 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (0.22 ) $ 0.61 2015 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,857 $ 2,875 $ 2,897 $ 3,996 Gross margin 1,041 1,065 1,082 1,363 SG&A expenses 965 901 947 962 Restructuring and management transition (4) 22 17 14 31 Net income/(loss) (5) (150 ) (117 ) (115 ) (131 ) Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (3) $ (0.49 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.43 ) (1) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16) by quarter for 2016 consisted of the following: ($ in million) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 4 $ — $ 2 $ 2 Management transition 2 1 — — Other — 8 — 7 Total $ 6 $ 9 $ 2 $ 9 (2) The first, second and third quarters of 2016 contained increases of $13 million , $19 million and $30 million , respectively, and the fourth quarter contained a decrease of $94 million to our tax valuation allowance. The first quarter of 2016 contained gains from non-operating assets sales (Note 17) of $5 million . (3) EPS is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. The sum of the quarters may not equal the total year amount due to the impact of changes in average quarterly shares outstanding. (4) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16) by quarter for 2015 consisted of the following: ($ in millions) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 14 $ 15 $ 9 $ 4 Management transition 6 1 3 18 Other 2 1 2 9 Total $ 22 $ 17 $ 14 $ 31 (5) The first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2015 contained increases to our tax valuation allowance of $44 million , $46 million , $41 million , and $110 million , respectively. The first, second and third quarters of 2015 contained gains from non-operating assets sales (Note 17) of $2 million , $6 million and $1 million , respectively.

Subsequent Events (Notes)

Subsequent Events (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events On March 17, 2017, the Company finalized its announced plans to close a distribution facility and 138 stores and to relocate and sell a distribution facility in 2017. These strategic decisions will help align the Company's brick-and-mortar presence with its omnichannel network, thereby redirecting capital resources to invest in locations and initiatives that offer the greatest revenue potential. As a result of the store actions, the Company will close a distribution center located in Lakeland, Florida in early June, at which time operations will transfer to the Company's logistics facility in Atlanta as part of a strategic effort to streamline store support services. Also, on March 10, 2017, the Company entered into a contract to sell its supply chain facility in Buena Park, California for approximately $130 million with plans to close on the sale on or before March 31, 2017. In connection with the store closings, the Company expects to incur charges primarily related to lease termination obligation expenses, non-cash asset impairments and transition costs as the store closings are executed in 2017. The Company also initiated a Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) for approximately 6,000 eligible associates. Eligibility for the VERP will generally include home office, stores and supply chain personnel who met certain criteria related to age and years of service as of January 31, 2017. The consideration period for eligible associates to accept the VERP will end on March 31, 2017. Based on the number of eligible associates that irrevocably accept the VERP, the Company will record the related charges in the first quarter of 2017.

Basis of Presentation and Con31

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements present the results of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. and our subsidiaries (the Company or JCPenney). All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. We are 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 direct subsidiaries other than JCP, and has no independent assets or operations. The Company is a co-obligor (or guarantor, as appropriate) regarding the payment of principal and interest on JCP’s outstanding debt securities. We guarantee certain of JCP’s outstanding debt securities fully and unconditionally.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than to calendar years. Fiscal Year Ended Weeks 2016 January 28, 2017 52 2015 January 30, 2016 52 2014 January 31, 2015 52
Use of Estimates and Assumptions	Use of Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), requires us to make assumptions and use estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Significant Accounting Polici32

Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Goods	Total net sales, which exclude sales taxes and are net of estimated returns, are generally recorded when payment is received and the customer takes possession of the merchandise.
Revenue Recognition, Sales of Services	Service revenue is recorded at the time the customer receives the benefit of the service, such as salon, portrait, optical or custom decorating. Commissions earned on sales generated by licensed departments are included as a component of total net sales. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are also included in total net sales with corresponding costs recorded as cost of goods sold. We provide for estimated future returns based primarily on historical return rates and sales levels.
Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards	Gift Card Revenue Recognition At the time gift cards are sold, no revenue is recognized; rather, a liability is established for the face amount of the card. The liability remains recorded until the earlier of redemption, escheatment or 60 months. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized when gift cards are redeemed for merchandise or services. We escheat a portion of unredeemed gift cards according to Delaware escheatment requirements that govern remittance of the cost of the merchandise portion of unredeemed gift cards over five years old. After reflecting the amount escheated, any remaining liability (referred to as breakage) is relieved and recognized as a reduction of SG&A expenses as an offset to the costs of administering the gift card program. Though our gift cards do not expire, it is our historical experience that the likelihood of redemption after 60 months is remote. The liability for gift cards is recorded in other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Customer Loyalty Program	Customer Loyalty Program Customers who spend a certain amount with us using our private label card or registered third party credit cards receive JCP Rewards® certificates, redeemable for merchandise or services in our stores the following two months. In accordance with the incremental cost method, we estimate the net cost of the rewards that will be redeemed and record this as cost of goods sold as rewards points are accumulated. Other administrative costs of the loyalty program are recorded in SG&A expenses as incurred.
Cost of Goods Sold	Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold includes all costs directly related to bringing merchandise to its final selling destination. These costs include the cost of the merchandise (net of discounts or allowances earned), sourcing and procurement costs, buying and brand development costs, including buyers’ salaries and related expenses, royalties and design fees, freight costs, warehouse operating expenses, merchandise examination, inspection and testing, store merchandise distribution center expenses, including rent, and shipping and handling costs incurred on sales via the Internet.
Vendor Allowances	Vendor Allowances We receive vendor support in the form of cash payments or allowances for a variety of reimbursements such as cooperative advertising, markdowns, vendor shipping and packaging compliance, defective merchandise and the purchase of vendor specific fixtures. We have agreements in place with each vendor setting forth the specific conditions for each allowance or payment. Depending on the arrangement, we either recognize the allowance as a reduction of current costs or defer the payment over the period the related merchandise is sold. If the payment is a reimbursement for costs incurred, it is generally offset against those related costs; otherwise, it is treated as a reduction to the cost of merchandise. Markdown reimbursements related to merchandise that has been sold are negotiated and documented by our buying teams and are credited directly to cost of goods sold in the period received. Vendor allowances received prior to merchandise being sold are deferred and recognized as a reduction of inventory and credited to cost of goods sold based on an inventory turnover rate. Vendor compliance credits reimburse us for incremental merchandise handling expenses incurred due to a vendor’s failure to comply with our established shipping or merchandise preparation requirements. Vendor compliance credits are recorded as a reduction of merchandise handling costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses SG&A expenses include the following costs, except as related to merchandise buying, sourcing, warehousing or distribution activities: salaries, marketing costs, occupancy and rent expense, utilities and maintenance, pre-opening expenses, costs related to information technology, administrative costs related to our home office and district and regional operations, real and personal property and other taxes (excluding income taxes) and credit/debit card fees.
Advertising Cost, Expensed	Advertising costs, which include newspaper, television, Internet search marketing, radio and other media advertising, are expensed either as incurred or the first time the advertisement occurs.
Cooperative Advertising Programs	For cooperative advertising programs offered by national brands that require proof of advertising to be provided to the vendor to support the reimbursement of the incurred cost, we offset the allowances against the related advertising expense. Programs that do not require proof of advertising are monitored to ensure that the allowance provided by each vendor is a reimbursement of costs incurred to advertise for that particular vendor’s label.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Earnings/(Loss) per Share	Earnings/(Loss) per Share Basic earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) is computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive shares had been issued. Potentially dilutive shares include stock options, unvested restricted stock units and awards and a warrant outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computations of diluted EPS if their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash short-term investments that are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash short-term investments consist primarily of short-term U.S. Treasury money market funds and a portfolio of highly rated bank deposits and are stated at cost, which approximates fair market value due to the short-term maturity. Cash in banks and in transit also include credit card sales transactions that are settled early in the following period.
Merchandise Inventory	Merchandise Inventory Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out or “FIFO” method) or market. For department stores, regional warehouses and store distribution centers, we value inventories using the retail method. Under the retail method, retail values of merchandise groups are converted to a cost basis by applying the specific average cost-to-retail ratio related to each merchandise grouping. For Internet, we use standard cost, representing average vendor cost, to determine lower of cost or market. Physical inventories are taken on a staggered basis at least once per year at all store and supply chain locations, inventory records are adjusted to reflect actual inventory counts and any resulting shortage (shrinkage) is recognized. Following inventory counts, shrinkage is estimated as a percent of sales, based on the most recent physical inventory, in combination with current events and historical experience. We have loss prevention programs and policies in place that are intended to mitigate shrinkage.
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. We expense routine maintenance and repairs when incurred. We capitalize major replacements and improvements. We remove the cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization from the accounts and include any resulting gain or loss in net income/(loss). We recognize a liability for the fair value of our conditional asset retirement obligations, which are primarily related to asbestos removal, when probable and if the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated.
Capitalized Software Costs	Capitalized Software Costs We capitalize costs associated with the acquisition or development of major software for internal use in other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortize the asset over the expected useful life of the software, generally between three and seven years. We only capitalize subsequent additions, modifications or upgrades to internal-use software to the extent that such changes allow the software to perform a task it previously did not perform. We expense software maintenance and training costs as incurred. Cloud computing arrangements are evaluated to determine whether the arrangement includes a software license or is a service contract. If determined to be a software license, then the arrangement is capitalized as an other asset and amortized over the expected life of software, generally between three to seven years. If determined to be a service contract, then the cost of the arrangement is expensed as the services are provided.
Impairment of Long-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets We evaluate long-lived assets such as store property and equipment and other corporate assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. Factors considered important that could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results and significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or our overall business strategies. Potential impairment exists if the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus any net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset are less than the carrying value of the asset. The amount of the impairment loss represents the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value and is included in Real estate and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We estimate fair value based on either a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate that is considered commensurate with the risk inherent in our current business model or appraised value, as appropriate. We also take other factors into consideration in estimating the fair value of our stores, such as local market conditions, operating environment, mall performance and other trends.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	We assess the recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset may not be fully recoverable. Examples of a change in events or circumstances include, but are not limited to, a decrease in the market price of the asset, a history of cash flow losses related to the use of the asset or a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used. We test our indefinite-lived intangible assets utilizing the relief from royalty method to determine the estimated fair value for each indefinite-lived intangible asset. The relief from royalty method estimates our theoretical royalty savings from ownership of the intangible asset. Key assumptions used in this model include discount rates, royalty rates, growth rates, sales projections and terminal value rates.
Leases	Leases We use a consistent lease term when calculating amortization of leasehold improvements, determining straight-line rent expense under an operating lease and determining classification of leases as either operating or capital. For purposes of recognizing incentives, premiums, rent holidays and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of operating leases, we use the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when we take control of the property. Renewal options determined to be reasonably assured are also included in the lease term. Some leases require additional payments based on sales and the related contingent rent is recorded as rent expense when the payment is probable. Some of our lease agreements contain developer/tenant allowances. Upon receipt of such allowances, we record a deferred rent liability in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The allowances are then amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining terms of the corresponding leases as a reduction of rent expense. Capital leases are recorded as an asset and an obligation at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments during the lease term. Assets subject to an operating lease and the related lease payments are not recorded on our balance sheet. Rent expense related to an operating lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term resulting in periodic deferred rent balances to adjust the cash rent paid. Sale-leasebacks are transactions through which we sell assets and subsequently lease them back. The resulting leases that qualify for sale-leaseback accounting are evaluated and accounted for as operating leases or capital leases. A transaction that does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting as a result of a prohibited form of continuing involvement is accounted for as a financing. For a financing transaction, we retain the "sold" assets within property and equipment and record a financing obligation equal to the amount of cash proceeds received. Rental payments under such transactions are recognized as a reduction of the financing obligation and as interest expense using an effective interest method.
Exit or Disposal Activity Costs	Exit or Disposal Activity Costs Costs associated with exit or disposal activities are recorded at their fair values when a liability has been incurred. Reserves for operating leases are established at the time of closure for the present value of any remaining operating lease obligations (PVOL), net of estimated sublease income. Severance is recorded over the service period required to be rendered in order to receive the termination benefits or, if employees will not be retained to render future service, a reserve is established when communication has occurred to the affected employees. Other exit costs are accrued when incurred.
Retirement-Related Benefits	Retirement-Related Benefits We recognize the funded status – the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the plan’s benefit obligation – of our defined benefit pension and postretirement plans directly on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Each overfunded plan is recognized as an asset and each underfunded plan is recognized as a liability. We adjust other comprehensive income/(loss) to reflect prior service cost or credits and actuarial gain or loss amounts arising during the period and reclassification adjustments for amounts being recognized as components of net periodic pension/postretirement cost, net of tax. Prior service cost or credits are amortized to net income/(loss) over the average remaining service period, a period of about eight years for the primary plan. Pension related actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the fair value of plan assets or the plan's projected benefit obligation (the corridor) are recognized annually in the fourth quarter each year (Mark-to-market (MTM) adjustment), and, if applicable, in any interim period in which an interim remeasurement is triggered. We measure the plan assets and obligations annually at the adopted measurement date of January 31 to determine pension expense for the subsequent year. The factors and assumptions affecting the measurement are the characteristics of the population and salary increases, with the most important being the expected return on plan assets and the discount rate for the pension obligation. We use actuarial calculations for the assumptions, which require significant judgment.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation Stock options are valued primarily using the binomial lattice option pricing model and are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. Time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards are valued using the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. For awards that have market conditions, such as attaining a specified stock price or based on total shareholder return, we use a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the value of the award. Our current plan does not permit awarding stock options below grant-date market value nor does it allow any repricing subsequent to the date of grant. Stock options are valued using the following assumptions: • Valuation Method. We estimate the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using primarily the binomial lattice model. We believe that the binomial lattice model is a more accurate model for valuing employee stock options since it better reflects the impact of stock price changes on option exercise behavior. • Expected Term. Our expected option term represents the average period that we expect stock options to be outstanding and is determined based on our historical experience, giving consideration to contractual terms, vesting schedules, anticipated stock prices and expected future behavior of option holders. • Expected Volatility. Our expected volatility is based on a blend of the historical volatility of JCPenney stock combined with an estimate of the implied volatility derived from exchange traded options. • Risk-Free Interest Rate. Our risk-free interest rate is based on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the date of grant with the same period as the expected option life. • Expected Dividend Yield. The dividend assumption is based on our current expectations about our dividend policy. Employee stock options and time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards typically vest over periods ranging from one to three years and employee stock options have a maximum term of 10 years. Estimates of forfeitures are incorporated at the grant date and are adjusted if actual results are different from initial estimates. For awards that have performance conditions, the probability of achieving the performance condition is evaluated each reporting period, and if the performance condition is expected to be achieved, the related compensation expense is recorded over the service period. In addition, certain performance-based restricted stock awards may be granted where the number of shares may be increased to the maximum or reduced to the minimum threshold based on the results of the performance metrics in accordance with the terms established at the time of the award. In the event that performance conditions are not achieved and the awards do not vest, compensation expense is reversed. For market based awards, we record expense over the service period, regardless of whether or not the market condition is achieved. Awards with graded vesting that only have a time vesting requirement and awards that vest entirely at the end of the vesting requirement are expensed on a straight-line basis for the entire award. Expense for awards with graded vesting that incorporate a market or performance requirement is attributed separately based on the vesting for each tranche.

Significant Accounting Polici33

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Product Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Merchandise Mix [Table Text Block]	Based on how we categorized our divisions in 2016 , our merchandise mix of total net sales over the last three years was as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Women’s apparel 24 % 25 % 26 % Men’s apparel and accessories 22 % 22 % 22 % Home 13 % 12 % 12 % Women’s accessories, including Sephora 13 % 12 % 11 % Children’s apparel 10 % 10 % 10 % Footwear and handbags 8 % 8 % 8 % Jewelry 6 % 6 % 6 % Services and other 4 % 5 % 5 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net	Estimated Useful Lives ($ in millions) (Years) 2016 2015 Land N/A $ 249 $ 272 Buildings 50 4,859 4,877 Furniture and equipment 3-20 1,963 2,064 Leasehold improvements (1) 1,254 1,244 Capital leases (equipment) 3-5 116 116 Accumulated depreciation (3,842 ) (3,757 ) Property and equipment, net $ 4,599 $ 4,816 (1) Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the term of the lease, including renewals determined to be reasonably assured.

Earnings_(Loss) per Share (Tabl

Earnings/(Loss) per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings/(Loss) per Share	Net income/(loss) and shares used to compute basic and diluted EPS are reconciled below: (in millions, except per share data) 2016 2015 2014 Earnings/(loss) Net income/(loss) $ 1 $ (513 ) $ (717 ) Shares Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares) 308.1 305.9 305.2 Adjustment for assumed dilution: Stock options and restricted stock awards 4.9 — — Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares) 313.0 305.9 305.2 EPS Basic $ — $ (1.68 ) $ (2.35 ) Diluted $ — $ (1.68 ) $ (2.35 )
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: (Shares in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Stock options, restricted stock awards and a warrant 17.8 34.1 26.8

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	($ in millions) 2016 2015 Capitalized software, net $ 265 $ 232 Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (1) 275 268 Realty investments (Note 17) 13 31 Revolving credit facility unamortized costs, net 30 42 Other 35 35 Total $ 618 $ 608 (1) Amounts are net of an accumulated impairment loss of $9 million.

Other Accounts Payable and Ac36

Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	($ in millions) 2016 2015 Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus $ 204 $ 326 Customer gift cards 215 222 Taxes other than income taxes 127 110 Occupancy and rent-related 35 40 Interest 78 88 Advertising 82 76 Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability self-insurance 47 55 Restructuring and management transition (Note 16) 29 46 Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 15) 26 46 Capital expenditures 33 13 Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18) 3 3 Other 285 335 Total $ 1,164 $ 1,360

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Liabilities	($ in millions) 2016 2015 Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 15) $ 126 $ 138 Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 131 153 Deferred developer/tenant allowances 143 113 Deferred rent liability 97 91 Primary pension plan (Note 15) 18 40 Interest rate swaps (Notes 8 and 9) 10 28 Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18) 1 4 Restructuring and management transition (Note 16) 2 5 Other 55 46 Total $ 583 $ 618

Derivative Financial Instrume38

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Information regarding the pre-tax changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps is as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Line Item in the Financial Statements Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) $ 5 $ (38 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income Gain/(loss) recognized in net income/(loss) (13 ) (10 ) Interest expense
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	Information regarding the gross amounts of our derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows: Asset Derivatives at Fair Value Liability Derivatives at Fair Value ($ in millions) Balance Sheet Location 2016 2015 Balance Sheet Location 2016 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps N/A $ — $ — Other accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2 $ 2 Interest rate swaps N/A — — Other liabilities 10 28 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ — $ — $ 12 $ 30

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Financial Instruments	Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: As of January 28, 2017 As of January 30, 2016 ($ in millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and notes payable $ 4,665 $ 4,495 $ 4,830 $ 4,248

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	($ in millions) 2016 2015 Issue: 5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (1) $ 400 $ 400 5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018 (1) 265 300 5.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 (1) 500 — 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036 (1) 388 400 6.9% Notes Due 2026 2 2 7.125% Debentures Due 2023 10 10 7.4% Debentures Due 2037 313 326 7.625% Notes Due 2097 500 500 7.65% Debentures Due 2016 — 78 7.95% Debentures Due 2017 220 220 8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019 400 400 2016 Term Loan Facility 1,667 — 2013 Term Loan Facility — 2,194 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and note payable 4,665 4,830 Unamortized debt issuance costs (63 ) (61 ) Total debt, excluding capital leases, financing obligation and note payable 4,602 4,769 Less: current maturities 263 101 Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases, financing obligation and note payable $ 4,339 $ 4,668 Weighted-average interest rate at year end 6.3 % 6.5 % Weighted-average maturity (in years) 15 years (1) These debt issuances contain a change of control provision that would obligate us, at the holders’ option, to repurchase the debt at a price of 101% . These provisions trigger if there were a beneficial ownership change of 50% or more of our common stock.
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	($ in millions) 2017 $ 263 2018 307 2019 442 2020 442 2021 42 Thereafter 3,169 Total $ 4,665

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	($ in millions) Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) Prior Service Credit/(Cost) Foreign Currency Translation Gain/(Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) January 31, 2015 $ (308 ) $ (40 ) $ (2 ) $ — $ (350 ) Current period change (115 ) 2 — (28 ) (141 ) January 30, 2016 $ (423 ) $ (38 ) $ (2 ) $ (28 ) $ (491 ) Current period change 2 5 — 11 18 January 28, 2017 $ (421 ) $ (33 ) $ (2 ) $ (17 ) $ (473 )

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	The components of total stock-based compensation costs are as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Stock awards $ 27 $ 32 $ 20 Stock options 8 12 13 Total stock-based compensation (1) $ 35 $ 44 $ 33 Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements $ — $ — $ — (1) Excludes $0 million , $9 million and $3 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16 ).
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended January 28, 2017 : Shares (in thousands) Weighted - Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions) (1) Outstanding at January 30, 2016 16,096 $ 24 Granted 2,072 11 Exercised (223 ) 8 Forfeited/canceled (3,527 ) 43 Outstanding at January 28, 2017 14,418 18 5.6 $ — Exercisable at January 28, 2017 8,169 25 3.6 $ — (1) The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option at year end.
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards	Cash proceeds, tax benefits and intrinsic value related to total stock options exercised are provided in the following table: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Proceeds from stock options exercised $ 2 $ — $ — Intrinsic value of stock options exercised — — — Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation — — — Excess tax benefits realized on stock-based compensation — — —
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	Our weighted-average fair value of stock options at grant date was $4.89 in 2016 , $3.48 in 2015 and $3.78 in 2014 . We primarily used the binomial lattice valuation model in 2016 and 2015 and the Monte Carlo simulation model in 2014 to determine the fair value of the stock options granted using the following assumptions: 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average expected option term 4.7 years 4.6 years 4.1 years Weighted-average expected volatility 54.22% 51.46% 60.00% Weighted-average risk-free interest rate 1.38% 1.50% 1.60% Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1) —% —% —% Expected dividend yield range (1) —% —% —% (1) Following the May 1, 2012 payment, we discontinued the quarterly $0.20 per share dividend.
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following table summarizes our non-vested stock awards activity during the year ended January 28, 2017 : Time-Based Stock Awards Performance-Based Stock Awards (shares in thousands) Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 30, 2016 7,698 $ 9 2,557 $ 7 Granted 1,501 10 1,071 11 Vested (2,793 ) 9 (418 ) 7 Forfeited/canceled (588 ) 9 (82 ) 8 Non-vested at January 28, 2017 5,818 9 3,128 8

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Rent Expense	Rent expense, net of sublease income, was as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense $ 214 $ 221 $ 233 Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) 7 7 8 Personal property rent expense 31 39 53 Total rent expense $ 252 $ 267 $ 294 Less: sublease income (1) (11 ) (11 ) (13 ) Net rent expense $ 241 $ 256 $ 281 (1) Sublease income is reported in Real estate and other, net.
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	As of January 28, 2017 , future minimum lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases, including lease renewals determined to be reasonably assured and capital leases, including our note payable, were as follows: ($ in millions) 2017 $ 220 2018 193 2019 173 2020 158 2021 143 Thereafter 1,822 Less: sublease income (16 ) Total minimum lease payments $ 2,693
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	($ in millions) 2017 $ 30 2018 21 2019 21 2020 18 2021 19 Thereafter 205 Less: sublease income — Total payments 314 Plus: amount representing residual asset balance 77 Less: amounts representing interest (157 ) Present value of net minimum lease obligations, financing obligation and note payable $ 234

Retirement Benefit Plans (Table

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Types of Retirement and Other Benefits	Retirement and other benefits include: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Primary Pension Plan – funded Supplemental retirement plans – unfunded Other Benefit Plans Postretirement benefits – medical and dental Defined contribution plans: 401(k) savings, profit-sharing and stock ownership plan Deferred compensation plan
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	($ in millions) Primary Pension Plan 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 55 $ 69 $ 61 Interest cost 153 196 211 Expected return on plan assets (215 ) (357 ) (348 ) Actuarial loss/(gain) — 52 — Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 8 8 7 Settlement expense — 180 — Other — 6 — Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits — — 51 Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ 1 $ 154 $ (18 ) Supplemental Pension Plans Service cost $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 7 7 9 Actuarial loss/(gain) 11 1 12 Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) — — — Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits — — (51 ) Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ 18 $ 8 $ (30 ) Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total Service cost $ 55 $ 69 $ 61 Interest cost 160 203 220 Expected return on plan assets (215 ) (357 ) (348 ) Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) 11 53 12 Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 8 8 7 Settlement expense — 180 — Other — 6 — Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits — — — Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ 19 $ 162 $ (48 )
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations	Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in PBO Beginning balance $ 3,327 $ 5,254 $ 176 $ 191 Service cost 55 69 — — Interest cost 153 196 7 7 Amendments — — — — Settlements — (1,555 ) — — Transfer of benefits — — — — Actuarial loss/(gain) 151 (247 ) 10 (3 ) Benefits (paid) (213 ) (390 ) (41 ) (19 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,473 $ 3,327 $ 152 $ 176 Change in fair value of plan assets Beginning balance $ 3,287 $ 5,474 $ — $ — Company contributions — — 41 19 Actual return on assets (1) 381 (242 ) — — Settlements — (1,555 ) — — Benefits (paid) (213 ) (390 ) (41 ) (19 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,455 $ 3,287 $ — $ — Funded status of the plan $ (18 ) (2) $ (40 ) (2) $ (152 ) (3) $ (176 ) (3) (1) Includes plan administrative expenses. (2) $18 million in 2016 and $40 million in 2015 are included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) $26 million in 2016 and $46 million in 2015 were included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the remaining amounts were included in Other liabilities.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss/(gain) $ 318 $ 333 $ 12 $ 13 Prior service cost/(credit) 49 57 (4 ) (4 ) Total $ 367 (1) $ 390 $ 8 $ 9 (1) In 2017 , approximately $8 million for the Primary Pension Plan is expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) into net periodic benefit expense/(income) included in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	Investments at Fair Value at January 28, 2017 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 2 $ — $ — $ 2 Common collective trusts — 88 — 88 Cash and cash equivalents total 2 88 — 90 Common collective trusts – international — 148 — 148 Equity securities – domestic 421 — — 421 Equity securities – international 113 — — 113 Equity securities total 534 148 — 682 Common collective trusts — 864 — 864 Corporate bonds — 919 7 926 Swaps — 934 — 934 Government securities — 185 — 185 Mortgage backed securities — 4 — 4 Other fixed income — 149 — 149 Fixed income total — 3,055 7 3,062 Public REITs 37 — — 37 Private real estate — 15 — 15 Real estate total 37 15 — 52 Total investment assets at fair value $ 573 $ 3,306 $ 7 $ 3,886 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (928 ) $ — $ (928 ) Other fixed income — (6 ) — (6 ) Fixed income total — (934 ) — (934 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ (934 ) $ — $ (934 ) Accounts payable, net (76 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 220 Private real estate 135 Hedge funds 224 Total investments at NAV $ 579 Total net assets $ 3,455 (1) There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 investments. (2) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Investments at Fair Value at January 30, 2016 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 86 $ — $ — $ 86 Common collective trusts — 427 — 427 Cash and cash equivalents total 86 427 — 513 Common collective trusts – international — 166 — 166 Equity securities – domestic 192 — — 192 Equity securities – international 89 — — 89 Equity securities total 281 166 — 447 Common collective trusts — 676 — 676 Corporate bonds — 771 5 776 Swaps — 787 — 787 Government securities — 230 — 230 Mortgage backed securities — 4 — 4 Other fixed income — 155 3 158 Fixed income total — 2,623 8 2,631 Public REITs 34 — — 34 Private real estate — 14 — 14 Real estate total 34 14 — 48 Total investment assets at fair value $ 401 $ 3,230 $ 8 $ 3,639 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (801 ) $ — $ (801 ) Other fixed income — (6 ) — (6 ) Fixed income total — (807 ) — (807 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ (807 ) $ — $ (807 ) Accounts payable, net (158 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 248 Private real estate 151 Hedge funds 214 Total investments at NAV $ 613 Total net assets $ 3,287 (1) There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 investments. (2) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets	2016 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ 3 $ 5 Transfers, net — — Realized gains/(loss) — 3 Unrealized (losses)/gains — (4 ) Purchases and issuances — 15 Sales, maturities and settlements (3 ) (12 ) Balance, end of year $ — $ 7 2015 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ 5 $ 7 Realized gains/(loss) — (3 ) Unrealized (losses)/gains — 2 Purchases and issuances — 1 Sales, maturities and settlements (2 ) (2 ) Balance, end of year $ 3 $ 5
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	($ in millions) Primary Plan Benefits Supplemental Plan Benefits 2017 $ 203 $ 26 2018 205 18 2019 210 16 2020 215 16 2021 221 13 2022-2026 1,160 58
Schedule of Target Allocation Ranges for Defined Benefit Plan Assets	2016 Target Plan Assets Asset Class Allocation Ranges 2016 2015 Equity 20% - 40% 22 % 16 % Fixed income 50% - 65% 60 % 54 % Real estate, cash and other investments 10% - 20% 18 % 30 % Total 100 % 100 %
Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Expense [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Assumptions Used	2016 2015 2014 Expected return on plan assets 6.75 % 6.75 % 7.00 % Discount rate 4.73 % 3.87 % 4.89 % Salary increase 3.9 % 3.5 % 3.5 %
Weighted Average Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine Liability [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Assumptions Used	2016 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.40 % 4.73 % 3.87 % Salary progression rate 3.9 % 3.9 % 3.5 %

Restructuring and Management 45

Restructuring and Management Transition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Current And Cumulative Restructuring And Management Transition Charges	The composition of restructuring and management transition charges was as follows: Cumulative Amount From Program Inception Through ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 Home office and stores $ 8 $ 42 $ 45 $ 297 Management transition 3 28 16 255 Other 15 14 26 178 Total $ 26 $ 84 $ 87 $ 730
Restructuring and Management Transition Charges	Activity for the restructuring and management transition liability for 2016 and 2015 was as follows: ($ in millions) Home Office and Stores Management Transition Other Total January 31, 2015 $ 9 $ — $ 17 $ 26 Charges 42 28 14 84 Cash payments (33 ) (9 ) (7 ) (49 ) Non-cash — (9 ) (1 ) (10 ) January 30, 2016 18 10 23 51 Charges 8 3 15 26 Cash payments (23 ) (13 ) (11 ) (47 ) Non-cash 1 — — 1 January 28, 2017 $ 4 $ — $ 27 $ 31

Real Estate and Other, Net (Tab

Real Estate and Other, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Real Estate and Other, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]	The composition of real estate and other, net was as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Net gain from sale of non-operating assets $ (5 ) $ (9 ) $ (25 ) Investment income from Home Office Land Joint Venture (28 ) (41 ) (53 ) Net gain from sale of operating assets (73 ) (9 ) (92 ) Store and other asset impairments — 20 30 Other (5 ) 42 (8 ) Total expense/(income) $ (111 ) $ 3 $ (148 )

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of our income tax expense/(benefit) were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Current Federal and foreign $ (12 ) $ 5 $ 12 State and local 4 6 8 Total current (8 ) 11 20 Deferred Federal and foreign 9 (1 ) 9 State and local — (1 ) (6 ) Total deferred 9 (2 ) 3 Total $ 1 $ 9 $ 23
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Federal income tax at statutory rate 1 (176 ) (243 ) State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit (2 ) (21 ) (29 ) Increase/(decrease) in valuation allowance (1 ) 185 290 Other, including permanent differences and credits 3 21 5 Total income tax expense/(benefit) 1 9 23
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Assets Merchandise inventory $ 27 $ 39 Accrued vacation pay 17 22 Gift cards 98 90 Stock-based compensation 58 77 Deferred equity adjustment 4 11 State taxes 12 15 Workers’ compensation/general liability 74 85 Accrued rent 39 37 Litigation exposure 16 32 Mirror savings plan 13 15 Pension and other retiree obligations 76 96 Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 931 1,072 Other 73 65 Total deferred tax assets 1,438 1,656 Valuation allowance (993 ) (1,025 ) Total net deferred tax assets 445 631 Liabilities Depreciation and amortization (561 ) (741 ) Tax benefit transfers (53 ) (56 ) Long-lived intangible assets (35 ) (28 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (649 ) (825 ) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (204 ) $ (194 ) Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Other current assets $ 196 $ 231 Other long-term liabilities (400 ) (425 ) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (204 ) $ (194 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 91 $ 62 $ 70 Additions for tax positions of prior years 16 40 10 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (24 ) — — Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities (4 ) (10 ) (16 ) Expirations of statute — (1 ) (2 ) Balance at end of year $ 79 $ 91 $ 62 Unrecognized tax benefits included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: ($ in millions) 2016 2015 Deferred taxes (current assets) $ 75 $ 84 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 6) 3 3 Other liabilities (Note 7) 1 4 Total $ 79 $ 91

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform48

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	($ in millions) 2016 2015 2014 Supplemental cash flow information Income taxes received/(paid), net $ (10 ) $ (5 ) $ (30 ) Interest received/(paid), net (344 ) (369 ) (401 ) Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity Property contributed to joint venture — — 30 Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment and software 20 1 (14 ) Financing costs withheld from proceeds of long-term debt — — 7 Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable 1 1 3

Quarterly Results of Operatio49

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	The following is a summary of our quarterly unaudited consolidated results of operations for 2016 and 2015 : 2016 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,811 $ 2,918 $ 2,857 $ 3,961 Gross margin 1,018 1,084 1,062 1,312 SG&A expenses 872 853 888 925 Restructuring and management transition (1) 6 9 2 9 Net income/(loss) (2) (68 ) (56 ) (67 ) 192 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (3) $ (0.22 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (0.22 ) $ 0.61 2015 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,857 $ 2,875 $ 2,897 $ 3,996 Gross margin 1,041 1,065 1,082 1,363 SG&A expenses 965 901 947 962 Restructuring and management transition (4) 22 17 14 31 Net income/(loss) (5) (150 ) (117 ) (115 ) (131 ) Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (3) $ (0.49 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.43 ) (1) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16) by quarter for 2016 consisted of the following: ($ in million) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 4 $ — $ 2 $ 2 Management transition 2 1 — — Other — 8 — 7 Total $ 6 $ 9 $ 2 $ 9 (2) The first, second and third quarters of 2016 contained increases of $13 million , $19 million and $30 million , respectively, and the fourth quarter contained a decrease of $94 million to our tax valuation allowance. The first quarter of 2016 contained gains from non-operating assets sales (Note 17) of $5 million . (3) EPS is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. The sum of the quarters may not equal the total year amount due to the impact of changes in average quarterly shares outstanding. (4) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16) by quarter for 2015 consisted of the following: ($ in millions) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 14 $ 15 $ 9 $ 4 Management transition 6 1 3 18 Other 2 1 2 9 Total $ 22 $ 17 $ 14 $ 31 (5) The first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2015 contained increases to our tax valuation allowance of $44 million , $46 million , $41 million , and $110 million , respectively. The first, second and third quarters of 2015 contained gains from non-operating assets sales (Note 17) of $2 million , $6 million and $1 million , respectively.

Basis of Presentation and Con50

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation (Nature of Operations) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017statedepartment_store	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Nature of Operations	Our Company was founded by James Cash Penney in 1902 and has grown to be a major national retailer, operating 1,013 department stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, as well as through our Internet website at jcpenney.com. We sell family apparel and footwear, accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, beauty products through Sephora inside JCPenney, and home furnishings. In addition, our department stores provide services, such as styling salon, optical, portrait photography and custom decorating, to customers.
Number of stores | department_store	1,013
Number of states in which entity operates | state	49
State of incorporation	Delaware
Fiscal Period Duration	364 days	364 days	364 days
J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Year incorporated	1,924
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Year incorporated	2,002
Founded by James Cash Penney [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Year incorporated	1,902

Significant Accounting Polici51

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Merchandise and Revenue Recognition) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Women's apparel [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	24.00%	25.00%	26.00%
Men's apparel and accessories [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	22.00%	22.00%	22.00%
Home [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	13.00%	12.00%	12.00%
Women's accessories, including Sephora [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	13.00%	12.00%	11.00%
Children's apparel [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Footwear and handbags [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Jewelry [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
Services and other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of merchandise mix	4.00%	5.00%	5.00%

Significant Accounting Polici52

Significant Accounting Policies (Gift Card) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Gift card liability, maximum term	60 months

Significant Accounting Polici53

Significant Accounting Policies (Advertising) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cooperative advertising vendor reimbursements	$ 26	$ 32	$ 1
Advertising costs	$ 769	$ 792	$ 886

Significant Accounting Polici54

Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation		$ (3,842)	$ (3,757)
Property and equipment, net		4,599	4,816
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		249	272
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 4,859	4,877
Estimated useful lives		50 years
Furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 1,963	2,064
Furniture and equipment | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives		3 years
Furniture and equipment | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives		20 years
Leasehold improvements(1)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	[1]	$ 1,254	1,244
Capital Leases (Equipment) [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 116	$ 116
Capital Leases (Equipment) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives		3 years
Capital Leases (Equipment) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives		5 years
[1]	Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the term of the lease, including renewals determined to be reasonably assured.

Significant Accounting Polici55

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Stock-Based Compensation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Maximum Term	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used	Valuation Method. We estimate the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using primarily the binomial lattice model. We believe that the binomial lattice model is a more accurate model for valuing employee stock options since it better reflects the impact of stock price changes on option exercise behavior.   Expected Term. Our expected option term represents the average period that we expect stock options to be outstanding and is determined based on our historical experience, giving consideration to contractual terms, vesting schedules, anticipated stock prices and expected future behavior of option holders.   Expected Volatility. Our expected volatility is based on a blend of the historical volatility of JCPenney stock combined with an estimate of the implied volatility derived from exchange traded options.   Risk-Free Interest Rate. Our risk-free interest rate is based on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the date of grant with the same period as the expected option life. Expected Dividend Yield. The dividend assumption is based on our current expectations about our dividend policy.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description	Stock options are valued primarily using the binomial lattice option pricing model and are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. Time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards are valued using the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. For awards that have market conditions, such as attaining a specified stock price or based on total shareholder return, we use a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the value of the award. Our current plan does not permit awarding stock options below grant-date market value nor does it allow any repricing subsequent to the date of grant.
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years

Change in Accounting for Retire

Change in Accounting for Retirement-Related Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ 1,354	$ 1,309	$ 1,914	$ 3,087
Pension		19	162	(48)
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)		(3,006)	(3,007)
Income/(loss) before income taxes		2	(504)	(694)
Income tax expense/(benefit)		1	9	23
Net income/(loss)		$ 1	$ (513)	$ (717)
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share		$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share		$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Reclassifications for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss	[1]	$ 1	$ 31	$ 7
Deferred tax valuation allowance		0	(54)	(190)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		18	(141)	(491)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		19	(654)	(1,208)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(473)	(491)
Benefit plans		(39)	127	(78)
Other comprehensive income tax benefits		(12)	0	0
Deferred taxes		9	0	3
Retained Earnings [Member]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		(3,006)	(3,007)	(2,494)	(1,777)
Net income/(loss)			(513)	(717)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		(473)	(491)	(350)	$ 141
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		$ 18	$ (141)	$ (491)
[1]	Net of $(1) million in tax in 2016, $(22) million in tax in 2015 and $(5) million in tax in 2014. Pre-tax amounts of $11 million in 2016, $53 million in 2015 and $12 million in 2014 were recognized in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations

Effect of New Accounting Stan57

Effect of New Accounting Standards (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
ASC Topic 842 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), a replacement of Leases (Topic 840), which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets. While many aspects of lessor accounting would remain the same, the new standard would make some changes, such as eliminating today’s real estate-specific guidance. As a globally converged standard, lessees and lessors would be required to classify most leases using a principle generally consistent with that of International Accounting Standards. The standard also would change what would be considered the initial direct costs of a lease. The standard would be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within that year and must be adopted on a modified retrospective method, with elective reliefs, which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented. We have developed a project team to analyze the impacts of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls and the changes required to be made by our leasing software provider. With almost 70% of our store locations involved in an operating lease, the new standard will have a significant impact on our financial statements due to the recognition of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets that were not required by the current accounting requirements for operating leases. Given the magnitude of the project to implement the new standard, we are still evaluating the effect that the new accounting guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 606 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, a replacement of Revenue Recognition (Topic 605).  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 standard is effective for us beginning in fiscal 2018 and can be adopted by the Company either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.  We are analyzing the impact of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls and the required software changes required to implement the new standard. Although we have not completed all of the required due diligence, we have identified the certain impacts to our revenue recognition policies related to gift card breakage and our customer loyalty programs. Whereas we currently recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, 60 months after the gift card is issued, the new standard will require us to recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, over the redemption pattern of gift cards. Additionally, whereas under current standards we utilize the incremental cost method to account for our customer loyalty programs, the new standard will require us to account for our customer loyalty program as revenue which will require us to defer a portion of our incremental sales to loyalty rewards to be earned by reward members.
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. The new standard will also no longer require allocating valuation allowances between current and noncurrent deferred tax assets because those allowances also will be classified as noncurrent. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods and the Company can adopt the guidance either prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Update 2015-11 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330), Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventory by requiring inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Under current guidance, net realizable value is one of several calculations an entity needs to make to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. However, companies will continue to apply their existing impairment models to inventories that are accounted for using last-in first-out (LIFO) and the retail inventory method (RIM). The guidance, which can be early adopted, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years and the guidance must be applied prospectively after the date of adoption. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Accounting standards update 2016-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09). ASU 2016-09 will change how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. Entities will be required to recognize the income tax effects of awards (windfalls or shortfalls) in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled (i.e., additional paid-in capital or APIC pools will be eliminated). The guidance on employers’ accounting for an employee’s use of shares to satisfy the employer’s statutory income tax withholding obligation and for forfeitures is changing. The ASU also provides a practical expedient for public companies that will allow the use of a simplified method to estimate the expected term for certain awards. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. As a result of ASU 2016-09 requiring all windfalls and shortfalls to be recognized when they arise, excess tax benefits that were not previously recognized because the related tax deduction had not reduced current taxes payable are to be recorded on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period in which the new guidance is adopted. Additionally, the deferred tax assets recognized as a result of this transition guidance will need to be assessed for realizability and any valuation allowance should be recognized as part of the cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings also as a result of this transition guidance. Considering these aspects of transitioning to the new guidance, there will be no impact to retained earnings as a result of a valuation allowance being recorded against the related deferred tax asset recorded as the cumulative adjustment.
Accounting Standards Update 2015-05 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (ASU 2016-05). Under the ASU, the novation of a derivative contract (i.e., a change in the counterparty) in a hedge accounting relationship does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedge accounting relationship. The hedge accounting relationship could continue uninterrupted if all of the other hedge accounting criteria are met, including the expectation that the hedge will be highly effective when the creditworthiness of the new counterparty to the derivative contract is considered. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the guidance prospectively or on a modified retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Update 2015-04 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The guidance also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. Entities should apply the guidance retrospectively, but if it is impracticable to do so for an issue, the amendments related to that issue may be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Earnings_(Loss) per Share (Deta

Earnings/(Loss) per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	[1]	Oct. 29, 2016	[1]	Jul. 30, 2016	[1]	Apr. 30, 2016	[1]	Jan. 30, 2016	[1]	Oct. 31, 2015	[1]	Aug. 01, 2015	[1]	May 02, 2015	[1]	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)																	$ 1	$ (513)	$ (717)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares)																	308.1	305.9	305.2
Stock options and restricted stock awards																	4.9	0	0
Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares)																	313	305.9	305.2
Basic																	$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Diluted	$ 0.61		$ (0.22)		$ (0.18)		$ (0.22)		$ (0.43)		$ (0.38)		$ (0.38)		$ (0.49)		$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Stock options, restricted stock awards and a warrant																	17.8	34.1	26.8
[1]	EPS is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. The sum of the quarters may not equal the total year amount due to the impact of changes in average quarterly shares outstanding

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalized software, net		$ 265	$ 232
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (1)	[1]	275	268
Realty investments (Note 17)		13	31
Revolving credit facility unamortized costs, net		30	42
Other		35	35
Total		$ 618	$ 608
[1]	(1) Amounts are net of an accumulated impairment loss of $9 million.

Other Accounts Payable and Ac60

Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus	$ 204	$ 326
Customer gift cards	215	222
Taxes other than income taxes	127	110
Occupancy and rent-related	35	40
Interest	78	88
Advertising	82	76
Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability self-insurance	47	55
Restructuring and management transition (Note 16)	29	46
Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 15)	26	46
Capital expenditures	33	13
Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18)	3	3
Other	285	335
Total	$ 1,164	$ 1,360

Other Liabilities (Details)

Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 15)	$ 126	$ 138
Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance	131	153
Deferred developer/tenant allowances	143	113
Deferred rent liability	97	91
Primary pension plan (Note 15)	18	40
Interest rate swaps (Notes 8 and 9)	10	28
Unrecognized tax benefits (Note 18)	1	4
Restructuring and management transition (Note 16)	2	5
Other	55	46
Total	$ 583	$ 618

Derivative Financial Instrume62

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	May 07, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss)	[1]	$ 3	$ (23)	$ 0
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 0
Interest rate swaps		$ 10	28
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate					2.04%
Effectiveness of interest rate swaps		100.00%
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		$ 2	2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss)	[1]	5	(38)
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		10	28
Total [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		12	30
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax		(13)	$ (10)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability		$ 12
[1]	Net of $(2) million and $15 million of tax in 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Fair Value Disclosures (Other F

Fair Value Disclosures (Other Financial Instruments) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)department_store	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)department_store
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases and note payable	$ 4,665	$ 4,830
Store assets, Carrying Value	4,599	4,816
Total, Carrying Value	9,314	9,442
Total Gains (Losses)	$ 0	(20)	$ (30)
Number of underperforming department stores | department_store	1,013
Long-term debt, including current maturities, Fair Value	$ 4,495	$ 4,248
Store assets that continued to operate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Store assets, Carrying Value			$ 32
Number of underperforming department stores | department_store			19
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Liability	$ 12
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Store assets that continued to operate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Store assets, Significant Unobservable Inputs			$ 2

Credit Facility (Details)

Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2014 Credit Facility	$ 2,350
Revolving Facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,350	$ 1,850
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount		$ 494
2014 Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Jun. 20, 2019
Current Borrowing Capacity Before Standby And Import Letters Of Credit	$ 2,061
2014 Credit Facility, description	The 2014 Credit Facility 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 is limited to a maximum of 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 lesser of 10% of the borrowing base or $200 million, subject to a minimum threshold requirement of $150 million.
Revolving Facility, total standby and import letters of credit	$ 157
Revolving Facility, commitment fee percentage on unused capacity	0.375%
Revolving Facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 1,904
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Facility, interest rate at period end	2.50%
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Facility, interest rate at period end	1.25%

Long-Term Debt (Debt Issues) (D

Long-Term Debt (Debt Issues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases and note payable			$ 4,665		$ 4,830
Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and note payable			4,602		4,769
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense			(63)		(61)
Less: current maturities			263		101
Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases, financing obligation and note payable			$ 4,339		$ 4,668
Weighted-average interest rate at year end			6.30%		6.50%
Weighted-average maturity (in years)			15 years
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount				$ 60
5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			5.65%		5.65%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	[1]		$ 400		$ 400
5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018 (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			5.75%		5.75%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	[1]		$ 265		$ 300
Senior Secured Notes Five Point Eight Seven Five Percent Due2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			5.875%
Secured Debt	[1]		$ 500
6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036 (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			6.375%		6.375%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	[1]		$ 388		$ 400
6.9% Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			6.90%		6.90%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 2		$ 2
7.125% Debentures Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			7.125%		7.125%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 10		$ 10
7.4% Debentures Due 2037
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			7.40%		7.40%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 313		$ 326
7.625% Notes Due 2097
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			7.625%		7.625%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 500		$ 500
7.65% Debentures Due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			7.65%		7.65%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 0		$ 78
7.95% Debentures Due 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			7.95%		7.95%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 220		$ 220
2013 Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Debt					2,194
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount		$ 2,250
Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and note payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases and note payable			$ 4,665		$ 4,830
Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repurchase provision, percentage of outstanding principal			101.00%
Debt repurchase provision, required beneficial ownership change			50.00%
8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)			8.125%		8.125%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent			$ 400		$ 400
2016 Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Debt			$ 1,667
2016 Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2013 Term Loan Facility, term		7 years
[1]	These debt issuances contain a change of control provision that would obligate us, at the holders’ option, to repurchase the debt at a price of 101%. These provisions trigger if there were a beneficial ownership change of 50% or more of our common stock.

Long-Term Debt (Financial Coven

Long-Term Debt (Financial Covenants) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt Financial Covenant	These debt issuances contain a change of control provision that would obligate us, at the holders’ option, to repurchase the debt at a price of 101%. These provisions trigger if there were a beneficial ownership change of 50% or more of our common stock.

Long-Term Debt (Details)

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jul. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount			$ 60,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt				$ 2,188,000,000	$ 0	$ 893,000,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ 34,000,000	$ (4,000,000)	30,000,000	10,000,000	$ 34,000,000
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount					494,000,000
8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	$ 400,000,000			$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)	8.125%			8.125%	8.125%
Senior Secured Notes Five Point Eight Seven Five Percent Due2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)	5.875%			5.875%
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent		500,000,000
2016 Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2013 Term Loan Facility, basis spread on variable interest rate				4.25%
2016 Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2013 Term Loan Facility, face amount		$ 2,000,000,000
2013 Term Loan Facility, term		7 years
2013 Term Loan Facility, required quarterly principal payment	$ 10,550,000

Long-Term Debt (Annual Principa

Long-Term Debt (Annual Principal Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 263
2,018	307
2,019	442
2,020	442
2,021	42
Thereafter	3,169
Total	$ 4,665	$ 4,830

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of the beginning of the period - as adjusted	$ 1,309	$ 1,914	$ 3,087
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	18	(141)	(491)
Balance as of the end of the period	1,354	1,309	1,914
Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) Prior Service Credit/(Cost),Net of Tax	(421)	(423)	(308)
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits	2	(115)
Prior Service Credit/(Cost) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain/(Loss) Prior Service Credit/(Cost),Net of Tax	(33)	(38)	(40)
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits	5	2
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(2)	(2)	(2)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	11	(28)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	(17)	(28)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of the beginning of the period - as adjusted	(491)	(350)	141
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	18	(141)	(491)
Balance as of the end of the period	$ (473)	$ (491)	$ (350)

Stockholders' Equity Stockholde

Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost (6)	[1]	$ 0	$ 2	$ (1)
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss recognized in net periodic benefit expense/(income) from a settlement, gross amount			180
Other comprehensive income/(loss)		18	(141)	(491)
Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss		11	53	12
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)		8	8	7
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), gross amount		9	0	0
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost		$ (8)	$ (7)	$ (8)
[1]	Net of $- million of tax in 2016, $(1) million of tax in 2015 and $- million of tax in 2014. Pre-tax amounts of $8 million in 2016, $8 million in 2015 and $7 million in 2014 were recognized in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Pre-tax amounts of $(8) million in 2016, $(7) million in 2015 and $(8) million in 2014 were recognized in SG&A in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Stockholders' Equity (Common St

Stockholders' Equity (Common Stock) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 27, 2014
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Common stock Issued, par value per share	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Shares held in 401(k) plan, including ESOP	14
Percent of shares held in 401(k) plan, including ESOP	4.50%

Stockholders' Equity (Preferred

Stockholders' Equity (Preferred Stock) (Details)	Jan. 28, 2017shares
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	25,000,000

Stockholders' Equity (Stock War

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Warrant) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jun. 13, 2011	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Title of security warrants outstanding		On June 13, 2011, prior to his employment, we entered into a warrant purchase agreement with Ronald B. Johnson pursuant to which Mr. Johnson made a personal investment in the Company by purchasing a warrant to acquire approximately 7.3 million shares of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. common stock for a purchase price of approximately $50 million at a mutually determined fair value of $6.89 per share.
Reason for issuing warrants to nonemployees		personal investment in the Company
Warrant purchase agreement, Monte Carlo Simulation, methodology and assumptions		Valuation Method. The fair value of the stock warrant was determined on the date of the warrant purchase agreement using a Monte Carlo simulation method that reflected the impact of the key features of the warrant using different simulations and probability weighting. Expected Term. The expected term was determined based on the maturity determined period that both parties expect the warrant to be outstanding. Expected Volatility. The expected volatility was based on implied volatility. Risk-free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate was based on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the date of the agreement with the same maturity as the expected warrant term. Expected Dividend Yield. The dividend assumption was based on expectations about the Company’s dividend policy.
Warrant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of warrants sold	7.3
Proceeds from sale of stock warrants	$ 50
Sale price of warrants (in dollars per share)	$ 6.89
Warrants, exercise price	$ 29.92
Date warrants are exercisable	Jun. 13, 2017

Stockholders' Equity (Stockhold

Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) (Details)	Jan. 27, 2014right / sharesright$ / shares	Jan. 28, 2017$ / shares
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Line Items]
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Stockholders agreements		As authorized by our Company’s Board of Directors (the Board), on January 27, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Rights Agreement (Amended Rights Agreement) with Computershare Inc., as Rights Agent (Rights Agent), amending, restating and replacing the Rights Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2013 (Original Rights Agreement), between the Company and the Rights Agent. Pursuant to the terms of the Original Rights Agreement, one preferred stock purchase right (a Right) was attached to each outstanding share of Common Stock of $0.50 par value of the Company (Common Stock) held by holders of record as of the close of business on September 3, 2013. The Company has issued one Right in respect of each new share of Common Stock issued since the record date. The Rights, registered on August 23, 2013, trade with and are inseparable from our Common Stock and will not be evidenced by separate certificates unless they become exercisable. The purpose of the Amended Rights Agreement is to diminish the risk that the Company's ability to use its net operating losses and other tax assets to reduce potential future federal income tax obligations would become subject to limitations by reason of the Company's experiencing an "ownership change" as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Ownership changes under Section 382 generally relate to the cumulative change in ownership among stockholders with an ownership interest of 5% or more (as determined under Section 382's rules) over a rolling three year period. The Amended Rights Agreement is intended to reduce the likelihood of an ownership change under Section 382 by deterring any person or group from acquiring beneficial ownership of 4.9% or more of the outstanding Common Stock. The amendments to the Original Rights Agreement also extended the expiration date of the Rights from August 20, 2014 to January 26, 2017 and amended certain other provisions, including the definition of "beneficial ownership" to include terms appropriate for the purpose of preserving tax benefits. We are submitting the Amended Rights Agreement for stockholder approval at our 2014 annual meeting and the Rights will immediately expire if stockholder approval is not received. Each Right entitles its holder to purchase from the Company 1/1000th of a share of a newly authorized series of participating preferred stock at an exercise price of $55.00, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Amended Rights Agreement, once the Rights become exercisable. In general terms, under the Amended Rights Agreement, the Rights become exercisable if any person or group acquires 4.9% or more of the Common Stock or, in the case of any person or group that owned 4.9% or more of the Common Stock as of January 27, 2014, upon the acquisition of any additional shares by such person or group. In addition, the Company, its subsidiaries, employee benefit plans of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and any entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan, are excepted. Upon exercise of the Right in accordance with the Amended Rights Agreement, the holder would be able to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock from the Company having an aggregate market value (as defined in the Amended Rights Agreement) equal to twice the then-current exercise price for an amount in cash equal to the then-current exercise price. The Rights will not prevent an ownership change from occurring under Section 382 of the Code or a takeover of the Company, but may cause substantial dilution to a person that acquires 4.9% or more of our Common Stock.
Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Line Items]
Number of preferred stock purchase rights | right	1
Conversion ratio of right to share of preferred stock | right / shares	0.001
Warrants, exercise price	$ 55
Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Line Items]
Stock purchase right, exercisable upon individual stock ownership percentage	4.90%
Stock purchase right, dilution affecting stockholder ownership (percent)	4.90%

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	May 20, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid	$ 22
Stock options and restricted stock, percent of total outstanding stock	2.70%
Stock options, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 4.89	$ 3.48	$ 3.78
Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan, shares available for future grant	18,400,000
Stock Awards [Member] | Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan, shares reserved for future grants				12,250,000
Stock Option Award [Member] | Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan, shares reserved for future grants				19,600,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 12
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized (years)	2 years

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation(1)	[1]	$ 35	$ 44	$ 33
Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements		0	0	0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation(1)		27	32	20
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation(1)		8	12	13
Management Transition and Home Office and Stores Stock-Based Compensation [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excluded stock-based compensation recorded in restructuring and management transition		$ 0	$ 9	$ 3
[1]	Excludes $0 million, $9 million and $3 million for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16).

Stock-Based Compensation (Sto77

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding stock options, beginning balance | shares	16,096
Stock Options, Granted | shares	2,072
Stock Options, Exercised | shares	(223)
Stock Options, Forfeited/canceled | shares	(3,527)
Outstanding stock options, ending balance | shares	14,418
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 24
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted | $ / shares	11
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised | $ / shares	8
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares	43
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 18
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	5 years 7 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 0	[1]
Stock Options, Exercisable | shares	8,169
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercisable | $ / shares	$ 25
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	3 years 7 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	$ 0
[1]	The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option at year end.

Stock-Based Compensation (Sto78

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options Exercised) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$ 2	$ 0	$ 0
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	0	0	0
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation (Sto79

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option Valuation) (Details) - USD ($)		May 01, 2012	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term			3 years 7 months
Dividends		$ 0.20
Weighted-average expected option term			4 years 8 months	4 years 7 months	4 years 1 month
Weighted-average expected volatility			54.22%	51.46%	60.00%
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate			1.38%	1.50%	1.60%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1)	[1]		0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1)			0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1)			0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
[1]	Following the May 1, 2012 payment, we discontinued the quarterly $0.20 per share dividend.

Stock-Based Compensation (Non-V

Stock-Based Compensation (Non-Vested Stock Awards Activity) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017$ / sharesshares
Time-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested Stock Awards, beginning balance | shares	7,698
Granted, Stock Awards | shares	1,501
Vested, Stock Awards | shares	(2,793)
Forfeited/canceled, Stock Awards | shares	(588)
Non-vested Stock Awards, ending balance | shares	5,818
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 9
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	10
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	9
Forfeited/canceled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	9
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, end of year | $ / shares	$ 9
Performance-Based Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested Stock Awards, beginning balance | shares	2,557
Granted, Stock Awards | shares	1,071
Vested, Stock Awards | shares	(418)
Forfeited/canceled, Stock Awards | shares	(82)
Non-vested Stock Awards, ending balance | shares	3,128
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 7
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	11
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	7
Forfeited/canceled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	8
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, end of year | $ / shares	$ 8

Stock-Based Compensation (Sto81

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Awards) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 03, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards vested in period, aggregate market value		$ 30	$ 16	$ 4
Stock awards, aggregate grant date fair value		28	$ 27	$ 9
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent		$ 10
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	1.8
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Maximum Award Settlement, Per Share	$ 21.68
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Outstanding, Grant Date Fair Value		$ 6.45
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense		$ 38
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized (years)		2 years

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Financing Transaction, Gross Proceeds	$ 273
Net proceeds from financing obligation	$ 216	$ 0	$ 0
Operating leases, description	Almost all leases will expire during the next 20 years; however, most leases will be renewed, primarily through an option exercise, or replaced by leases on other premises.
Financing Transaction, Payment of Closing Costs	$ 7
Financing Transaction, Seller Financing	$ 50
Minimum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Data processing equipment and other personal property [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	5 years

Leases (Rent Expense) (Details)

Leases (Rent Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Total rent expense		$ 252	$ 267	$ 294
Less: sublease income(1)	[1]	(11)	(11)	(13)
Net rent expense		241	256	281
Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Real/personal property, rent expense		214	221	233
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales)		7	7	8
Personal property rent expense [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Real/personal property, rent expense		$ 31	$ 39	$ 53
[1]	Sublease income is reported in Real estate and other, net.

Leases (Future Minimum Lease Pa

Leases (Future Minimum Lease Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2017, Operating	$ 220
2018 Operating	193
2019, Operating	173
2020, Operating	158
2021, Operating	143
Thereafter, Operating	1,822
Less: sublease payments, Operating	(16)
Total minimum lease payments, Operating	2,693
2017, Capital	30
2018, Capital	21
2019, Capital	21
2020, Capital	18
2021, Capital	19
Thereafter, Capital	205
Total minimum lease payments, Capital	314
Amount Representing Residual Asset Balance	77
Less: amounts representing interest	(157)
Present value of net minimum lease obligations, financing obligation and note payable	$ 234

Retirement Benefit Plans (Net P

Retirement Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 07, 2015USD ($)employee	Aug. 03, 2015employee	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015employee	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate			4.73%	4.73%		4.40%	4.73%	3.87%
Defined benefit plan, description of plan amendment						In August 2015, as a result of a plan amendment, we offered approximately 31,000 retirees and beneficiaries in the Primary Pension Plan who commenced their benefit between January 1, 2000 and August 31, 2012 the option to receive a lump-sum settlement payment. In addition, we offered approximately 8,000 participants in the Primary Pension Plan who separated from service and had a deferred vested benefit as of August 31, 2012 the option to receive a lump-sum settlement payment. Approximately 12,000 retirees and beneficiaries elected to receive voluntary lump-sum payments to settle the Primary Pension Plan's obligation to them. In addition, approximately 1,900 former employees having deferred vested benefits elected to receive lump-sums. The lump-sum settlement payments totaling approximately $700 million were made by the Company on November 5, 2015 using assets from the Primary Pension Plan. On December 7, 2015, the Company completed the purchase of a group annuity contract that transferred to The Prudential Insurance Company of America the pension benefit obligation of approximately 18,000 retirees totaling approximately $800 million. Actuarial loss of $180 million was recognized as settlement expense as a result of the lump-sum offer payment and the purchase of the group annuity contract.
Funded status of plan percentage, description						As of the end of 2016, the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan was 99%. The Primary Benefit Obligation (PBO) is the present value of benefits earned to date by plan participants, including the effect of assumed future salary increases. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the funded status of the plan exceeded 100% as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the qualified pension plan’s year end.
Number of employees offered lump sum settlement | employee		31,000
Participants Who Separated From Service | employee		8,000
Number of employees accepted lump sum settlement | employee					12,000
Participants Who Separated From Service and Accepted | employee					1,900
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)						$ 19	$ 162	$ (48)
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Transfer of supplemental pension plan benefits						0	1,555
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets						0	(1,555)
Balance at measurement date			$ 3,327	$ 3,327		3,473	3,327	5,254
Payments for lump sum settlement			717
Number of retirees for which pension obligation transferred | employee	18,000
DefinedBenefitPlansandOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTransferredPensionBenefitObligation	$ 838
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Service cost						55	69	61
Interest cost						153	196	211
Expected return on plan assets						(215)	(357)	(348)
Actuarial loss/(gain)						0	52	0
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)						8	8	7
Settlement expense				(180)		0	180	0
Other						0	6
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits						0	0	51
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)						1	154	(18)
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Transfer of supplemental pension plan benefits						0	0	56
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets						$ 0	0
Employee retirement age						60 years
Termination of company-paid term life insurance, employee age						70 years
Termination of employee-paid term life insurance, employee age						65 years
Balance at measurement date			$ 176	$ 176		$ 152	176	191
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Service cost						0	0	0
Interest cost						7	7	9
Actuarial loss/(gain)						11	1	12
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)						0	0	0
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits						0	0	(51)
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)						$ 18	8	(30)
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age for equal social security benefits						60 years
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age for equal social security benefits						62 years
Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Service cost						$ 55	69	61
Interest cost						160	203	220
Expected return on plan assets						(215)	(357)	(348)
Actuarial loss/(gain)						11	53	12
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)						8	8	7
Settlement expense						0	180	0
Other						0	6	0
Loss/(gain) on transfer of benefits						0	0	0
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)						$ 19	162	(48)
Social Security Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age						62 years
Primary Pension Plan and Benefit Restoration Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age						65 years
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)						$ (17)	$ (7)	$ (8)

Retirement Benefit Plans (Expen

Retirement Benefit Plans (Expense Actuarial Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected return on plan assets	6.80%	6.80%	7.00%
Discount rate	4.73%	3.87%	4.89%
Salary increase	3.90%	3.50%	3.50%
Discount rate	4.40%	4.73%	3.87%
Narrative description of basis used to determine overall expected long-term rate-of-return on asset assumption	The expected return on plan assets is based on the plan’s long-term asset allocation policy, historical returns for plan assets and overall capital market returns, taking into account current and expected market conditions.
Assumptions used in calculations, description	The discount rate used to measure pension expense each year is the rate as of the beginning of the year (i.e., the prior measurement date). The discount rate used, determined by the plan actuary, was based on a hypothetical AA yield curve represented by a series of bonds maturing over the next 30 years, designed to match the corresponding pension benefit cash payments to retirees.
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost, discount rate calculation, bond term	30 years

Retirement Benefit Plans (Oblig

Retirement Benefit Plans (Obligations and Funded Status) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent		$ 18	$ 40
Change in fair value of plan assets
Increase/(Decrease) in funded status of plan		$ (22)
Actual return on plan assets (percent)		12.30%
Cumulative return on plan assets since inception (percent)		8.90%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent		$ 18
Prepaid pension		$ 40
Funded status of the plan (percent)		99.00%
Change in APBO
Beginning balance		$ 3,327	5,254
Service cost		55	69	$ 61
Interest cost		153	196	211
Amendments		0	0
Transfer of benefits		0	(1,555)
Actuarial loss/(gain)		151	(247)
Benefits (paid)		(213)	(390)
Balance at measurement date		3,473	3,327	5,254
Change in fair value of plan assets
Beginning Balance		3,287	5,474
Company contributions		0	0
Actual return on assets	[1]	381	(242)
Benefits (paid)		(213)	(390)
Balance at measurement date		3,455	3,287	5,474
Funded status of the plan	[2]	(18)	(40)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets		0	(1,555)
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Change in APBO
Beginning balance		176	191
Service cost		0	0	0
Interest cost		7	7	9
Amendments		0	0
Transfer of benefits		0	0	(56)
Actuarial loss/(gain)		10	(3)
Benefits (paid)		(41)	(19)
Balance at measurement date		152	176	191
Change in fair value of plan assets
Beginning Balance		0	0
Company contributions		41	19
Actual return on assets		0	0
Benefits (paid)		(41)	(19)
Balance at measurement date		0	0	$ 0
Funded status of the plan	[3]	(152)	(176)
Current portion of pension plan liability accrued		26	46
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets		$ 0	$ 0
Exceeded 100% [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Funded status of the plan (percent)					100.00%
[1]	Includes plan administrative expenses.
[2]	$18 million in 2016 and $40 million in 2015 are included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	$26 million in 2016 and $46 million in 2015 were included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the remaining amounts were included in Other liabilities.

Retirement Benefit Plans (Accum

Retirement Benefit Plans (Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017		Jan. 30, 2016
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net loss/(gain)	$ 12		$ 13
Prior service cost/(credit)	(4)		(4)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, before Tax, Total	8		9
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net loss/(gain)	318		333
Prior service cost/(credit)	49		57
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, before Tax, Total	367	[1]	$ 390
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	$ 8
[1]	(1)In 2017, approximately $8 million for the Primary Pension Plan is expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) into net periodic benefit expense/(income) included in Pension in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Retirement Benefit Plans (Benef

Retirement Benefit Plans (Benefit Obligation Actuarial Assumptions) (Details)	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.40%	4.73%	3.87%
Salary progression rate	3.90%	3.90%	3.50%

Retirement Benefit Plans Retire

Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement Benefit Plans (Accumulated Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 3,200	$ 3,100
Fair value of plan assets	3,455	3,287	$ 5,474
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation	133	153
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement Benefit Plans (Asset

Retirement Benefit Plans (Asset Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Actual plan asset allocations	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Defined benefit plan, investment policies and strategies narrative description		In 2009, we began implementing a liability-driven investment (LDI) strategy to lower the plan’s volatility risk and minimize the impact of interest rate changes on the plan funded status. The implementation of the LDI strategy is phased in over time by reallocating the plan’s assets more towards fixed income investments (i.e., debt securities) that are more closely matched in terms of duration to the plan liability. The plan’s asset portfolio is actively managed and primarily invested in fixed income balanced with investments in equity securities and other asset classes to maintain an efficient risk/return diversification profile. The risk of loss in the plan’s equity portfolio is mitigated by investing in a broad range of equity types. Equity diversification includes large-capitalization and small-capitalization companies, growth-oriented and value-oriented investments and U.S. and non-U.S. securities. Investment types, including high-yield debt securities, illiquid assets such as real estate, the use of derivatives and Company securities are set forth in written guidelines established for each investment manager and monitored by the plan’s management team. The plan’s asset allocation policy is designed to meet the plan’s future pension benefit obligations. Under the policy, asset classes are periodically reviewed and rebalanced as necessary, to ensure that the mix continues to be appropriate relative to established targets and ranges.
Defined benefit plan, risk management practices		We have an internal Benefit Plans Investment Committee (BPIC), which consists of senior executives who have established a review process of asset allocation and investment strategies and oversee risk management practices associated with the management of the plan’s assets. Key risk management practices include having an established and broad decision-making framework in place, focused on long-term plan objectives. This framework consists of the BPIC and various third parties, including investment managers, an investment consultant, an actuary and a trustee/custodian. The funded status of the plan is monitored on a continuous basis, including quarterly reviews with updated market and liability information. Actual asset allocations are monitored monthly and rebalancing actions are executed at least quarterly, if needed. To manage the risk associated with an actively managed portfolio, the plan’s management team reviews each manager’s portfolio on a quarterly basis and has written manager guidelines in place, which are adjusted as necessary to ensure appropriate diversification levels. Also, annual audits of the investment managers are conducted by independent auditors. Finally, to minimize operational risk, we utilize a master custodian for all plan assets, and each investment manager reconciles its account with the custodian at least quarterly.
Equity securities total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target allocation minimum		15.00%
Target allocation maximum		35.00%
Actual plan asset allocations	16.00%	22.00%	16.00%
Fixed income total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target allocation minimum		50.00%
Target allocation maximum		60.00%
Actual plan asset allocations	54.00%	60.00%	54.00%
Real estate, cash and other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Target allocation minimum		20.00%
Target allocation maximum		40.00%
Actual plan asset allocations	30.00%	18.00%	30.00%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements	$ 180	$ 0	$ (180)	$ 0

Retirement Benefit Plans (Inves

Retirement Benefit Plans (Investments at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 28, 2017		Jan. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total investment assets at fair value		$ 3,886		$ 3,639
Total investment liabilities at fair value		(934)
Accounts payable, net		(76)		(158)
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Total Investments at NAV		579	[1]	(613)	[2]
Total net assets		$ 3,455		3,287
Plan assets at fair value, description		Cash – Cash is valued at cost which approximates fair value, and is classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.   Common Collective Trusts – Common collective trusts are pools of investments within cash equivalents, equity and fixed income that are benchmarked relative to a comparable index. They are valued on the basis of the relative interest of each participating investor in the fair value of the underlying assets. The underlying assets are valued at net asset value (NAV) and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.   Equity Securities – Equity securities are common stocks and preferred stocks valued based on the price of the security as listed on an open active exchange and classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, as well as warrants and preferred stock that are valued at a price, which is based on a broker quote in an over-the-counter market, and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.   Private Equity – Private equity is composed of interests in private equity funds valued on the basis of the relative interest of each participating investor in the fair value of the underlying assets and/or common stock of privately held companies. There are no observable market values for private equity funds. The valuations for the funds are derived using a combination of different methodologies including (1) the market approach, which consists of analyzing market transactions for comparable assets, (2) the income approach using the discounted cash flow model, or (3) cost method. Private equity funds also provide audited financial statements. Private equity investments are classified as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Corporate Bonds – Corporate bonds and Corporate loans are valued at a price which is based on observable market information in primary markets or a broker quote in an over-the-counter market, and are classified as level 2 or level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.    Swaps – swap contracts are based on broker quotes in an over-the-counter market and are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.   Government, Municipal Bonds and Mortgaged Backed Securities  – Government and municipal securities are valued at a price based on a broker quote in an over-the-counter market and classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage backed securities are valued at a price based on observable market information or a broker quote in an over-the-counter market and classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.   Other fixed income – non-mortgage asset backed securities, collateral held in short-term investments for derivative contract and derivatives composed of futures contracts, option contracts and other fix income derivatives valued at a price based on observable market information or a broker quote in an over-the-counter market and classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.       Real Estate – Real estate is comprised of public and private real estate investments. Real estate investments through registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are classified as level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments through open end private real estate funds that are valued at the reported NAV are classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Private real estate investments through partnership interests that are valued based on different methodologies including discounted cash flow, direct capitalization and market comparable analysis are classified as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Hedge Fund – Hedge funds exposure is through fund of funds, which are made up of over 30 different hedge fund managers diversified over different hedge strategies. The fair value of the hedge fund is determined by the fund's administrator using valuation provided by the third party administrator for each of the underlying funds.
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	[3]	$ 0
Total investment assets at fair value		573	[3]	401	[4]
Total investment liabilities at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total investment assets at fair value		3,306	[3]	3,230	[4]
Total investment liabilities at fair value		(934)	[3]	(807)	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0
Total investment assets at fair value		7		8
Total investment liabilities at fair value		0		0
Common Collective Trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		88		427
Common Collective Trusts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	[4]			0
Common Collective Trusts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		88	[3]	427	[4]
Common Collective Trusts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value				0
Cash and cash equivalents total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		90		513
Cash and cash equivalents total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		2	[3]	86	[4]
Cash and cash equivalents total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		88	[3]	427	[4]
Cash and cash equivalents total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Cash, benefit plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		2		86
Cash, benefit plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		2	[3]	86	[4]
Cash, benefit plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Cash, benefit plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Equity securities total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		682		447
Equity securities total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		534	[3]	281	[4]
Equity securities total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		148	[3]	166	[4]
Equity securities total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Equity securities held within common collective trusts, international [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		148		166
Equity securities held within common collective trusts, international [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Equity securities held within common collective trusts, international [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		148	[3]	166	[4]
Equity securities held within common collective trusts, international [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Equity securities, domestic [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		421		192
Equity securities, domestic [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		421	[3]	192	[4]
Equity securities, domestic [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Equity securities, domestic [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Equity securities, international [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		113		89
Equity securities, international [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		113	[3]	89	[4]
Equity securities, international [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Equity securities, international [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Fixed income total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		3,062		2,631
Investment liabilities at fair value		(934)		(807)
Total investment liabilities at fair value				(807)
Fixed income total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Fixed income total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		3,055	[3]	2,623	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		(934)	[3]	(807)	[4]
Fixed income total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		7		8
Investment liabilities at fair value		0		0
Debt securities held within common collective trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		864		676
Debt securities held within common collective trusts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Debt securities held within common collective trusts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		864	[3]	676	[4]
Debt securities held within common collective trusts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Corporate bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		926		776
Corporate bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Corporate bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		919	[3]	771	[4]
Corporate bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		7		5
Swaps [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		934		787
Investment liabilities at fair value		(928)		(801)
Swaps [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Swaps [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		934	[3]	787	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		(928)	[3]	(801)	[4]
Swaps [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Investment liabilities at fair value		0		0
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		4		4
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		4	[3]	4	[4]
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Government securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		185		230
Government securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Government securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		185	[3]	230	[4]
Government securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Other fixed income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		149		158
Investment liabilities at fair value		(6)		(6)
Other fixed income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Other fixed income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		149	[3]	155	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		(6)	[3]	(6)	[4]
Other fixed income [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		3
Investment liabilities at fair value		0		0
Real estate total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		52		48
Real estate total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		37	[3]	34	[4]
Real estate total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		15	[3]	14	[4]
Real estate total [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Public REITs [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		37		34
Public REITs [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		37	[3]	34	[4]
Public REITs [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Public REITs [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Private real estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		15		14
Private real estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0	[3]	0	[4]
Private real estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		15	[3]	14	[4]
Private real estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		0		0
Investments at NAV Common Collective Trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Total Investments at NAV		(220)	[1]	(248)	[2]
Investments at NAV Private Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Total Investments at NAV		135	[1]	151	[2]
Investments at NAV Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Total Investments at NAV		$ 224	[1]	$ 214	[2]
[1]	(2)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[2]	(2)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[3]	(1)There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 invest
[4]	There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 investments.

Retirement Benefit Plans (Level

Retirement Benefit Plans (Level 3 Investment Assets) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)manager	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Number of hedge fund managers (more than) | manager	30
Corporate bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 5	$ 7
Transfers, net	0
Realized gains	3	(3)
Unrealized gains/(losses)	(4)	2
Purchases and issuances	15	1
Sales, maturities and settlements	(12)	(2)
Balance, end of year	7	5
Corporate loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	3	5
Transfers, net	0
Realized gains	0	0
Unrealized gains/(losses)	0	0
Purchases and issuances	0	0
Sales, maturities and settlements	(3)	(2)
Balance, end of year	$ 0	$ 3

Retirement Benefits Plans (Esti

Retirement Benefits Plans (Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 203
2,017	205
2,018	210
2,019	215
2,020	221
2021-2025	1,160
Supplemental Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	26
2,017	18
2,018	16
2,019	16
2,020	13
2021-2025	$ 58

Retirement Benefit Plans (Postr

Retirement Benefit Plans (Postretirement Plan (Income)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 07, 2005	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)		$ (19)	$ (162)	$ 48
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Reduction of plan benefits, employee age (post-age)	65 years
Reduction of plan benefits (percent)	45.00%
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)		$ 17	7	$ 8
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation			$ 8

Retirement Benefit Plans (Defin

Retirement Benefit Plans (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 49	$ 56	$ 53
Savings, Profit-Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, required age for employee eligibility	21 years
Defined contribution plan, service term required for matching contributions	1 year
Defined contribution plan, service hours required for matching contributions	1000 hours
Defined contribution plan, employer's matching contribution, percent of employees' contribution subject to plan	50.00%
Defined contribution plan, employee contribution subject to plan, percent of employees' gross pay	6.00%
Defined contribution plan, vesting period for matching contributions	3 years
Savings Plan - Noncontributory Retirement Account [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, service hours required for matching contributions	1000 hours
Defined contribution plan, vesting period for matching contributions	3 years
Defined contribution plan, annual contributions per employee (percent)	2.00%

Restructuring and Management 97

Restructuring and Management Transition Restructuring and Management Transition Summary (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)department_store	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	$ 26	$ 84	$ 87
Cumulative charges incurred to date	$ 730
Number of stores closed | department_store	1,013
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	$ 8	42	45
Cumulative charges incurred to date	297
Management Transition [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	3	28	16
Cumulative charges incurred to date	255
Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	15	$ 14	$ 26
Cumulative charges incurred to date	$ 178

Restructuring and Management 98

Restructuring and Management Transition Cumulative Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	$ 26	$ 84	$ 87
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	18	9
Charges	8	42	45
Cash payments	(23)	(33)
Non-cash	1	0
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	4	18	9
Management Transition [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	10	0
Charges	3	28	16
Cash payments	(13)	(9)
Non-cash	0	(9)
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	0	10	0
Other [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	23	17
Charges	15	14	26
Cash payments	(11)	(7)
Non-cash	0	(1)
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	27	23	17
Total [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	51	26
Charges	26	84
Cash payments	(47)	(49)
Non-cash	1	(10)
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	$ 31	$ 51	$ 26

Real Estate and Other, Net (Det

Real Estate and Other, Net (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	May 02, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)department_store	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	May 03, 2014a
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Net gain on sale or redemption of non-operating assets	$ (5)	$ (1)	$ (6)	$ (2)	$ (5)	$ (9)	$ (25)
Investment income from Home Office Land Joint Venture					(28)	(41)	(53)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment					73	9	92
Net gain from sale of operating assets					62
Store and other asset impairments					0	20	30
Other					(5)	42	(8)
Total expense/(income)					(111)	3	(148)
Area of Land | a								220
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments					$ (2)	(13)	$ (35)
Number of stores | department_store					1,013
Proceeds from sale of operating assets					$ 80
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions					$ 44	36
Litigation Settlement, Expense						$ 50

Income Taxes (Components of Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax (Benefits)/Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal and foreign, Current	$ (12)	$ 5	$ 12
State and local, Current	4	6	8
Total, Current	(8)	11	20
Federal and foreign, Deferred	9	(1)	9
State and local, Deferred	0	(1)	(6)
Total, Deferred	9	(2)	3
Total	$ 1	$ 9	$ 23

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount	$ 1	$ (176)	$ (243)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount	(2)	(21)	(29)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	(1)	185	290
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount	3	21	5
Income tax expense/(benefit)	$ 1	$ 9	$ 23

Income Taxes (Components of Def

Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Merchandise inventory	$ 27	$ 39
Accrued vacation pay	17	22
Gift cards	98	90
Stock-based compensation	58	77
Deferred equity adjustment	4	11
State taxes	12	15
Workers’ compensation/general liability	74	85
Accrued rent	39	37
Litigation exposure	16	32
Mirror savings plan	13	15
Pension and other retiree obligations	76	96
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	931	1,072
Other	73	65
Total deferred tax assets	1,438	1,656
Valuation allowance	(993)	(1,025)
Total net deferred tax assets	445	631
Depreciation and amortization	(561)	(741)
Tax benefit transfers	(53)	(56)
Long-lived intangible assets	(35)	(28)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(649)	(825)
Total net deferred tax liabilities	$ (204)	$ (194)
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have $2.2 billion of gross NOL carryforwards that expire in 2032 through 2034 and $62 million of tax credit carryforwards that expire at various dates through 2034.

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities in Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Other current assets	$ 196	$ 231
Other long-term liabilities	(400)	(425)
Total net deferred tax liabilities	(204)	(194)
Deferred taxes (current assets)	75	84
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 6)	3	3
Other liabilities (Note 7)	1	4
Total	$ 79	$ 91	$ 62	$ 70

Income Taxes (Reconciliation104

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 91	$ 62	$ 70
Additions for tax positions of prior years	16	40	10
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(24)	0	0
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities	(4)	(10)	(16)
Expirations of statute	0	(1)	(2)
Balance at end of year	$ 79	$ 91	$ 62

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 27, 2014	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		$ 993	$ 1,025
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation		12
Net tax expense (benefit)		1	9	$ 23
Tax Credit Carryforward Amount Attributable to Share Based Compensation		28
Tax Credit Carryforward Amount Attributable to Share Based Compensation, Tax		11
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credits, potential offset to future ordinary taxable income		900
Amended rights agreement, stockholder ownership percentage, maximum	4.90%
Amended rights agreement, Minimum stock ownership percentage by which stockholders are prevented from acquiring additional shares	4.90%
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized		32	33	36
Benefit of federal tax deduction of state taxes		11	12	13
Accrued interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits		2	$ 3	$ 3
Federal [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward		2,200
Tax credit carryforwards		$ 62

Supplemental Cash Flow Infor106

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes received/(paid), net	$ (10)	$ (5)	$ (30)
Interest received/(paid), net	(344)	(369)	(401)
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity
Property contributed to joint venture	0	0	30
Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment and software	20	1	(14)
Financing costs withheld from proceeds of long-term debt	0	0	7
Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable	$ 1	$ 1	$ 3

Litigation, Other Contingenc107

Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payments for Legal Settlements	$ 25,000
Recorded Best Estimate	24,000
Store credit issued for litigation settlement	25,000
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Minimum	20,000
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Minimum	26,000
ERISA Class Action Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated Litigation Liability	4,500
Employment Class Action Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated Litigation Liability	$ 6,750

Quarterly Results of Operati108

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017		Oct. 29, 2016		Jul. 30, 2016		Apr. 30, 2016		Jan. 30, 2016		Oct. 31, 2015		Aug. 01, 2015		May 02, 2015		Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 3,961		$ 2,857		$ 2,918		$ 2,811		$ 3,996		$ 2,897		$ 2,875		$ 2,857		$ 12,547	$ 12,625	$ 12,257
Gross margin	1,312		1,062		1,084		1,018		1,363		1,082		1,065		1,041		4,476	4,551	4,261
SG&A expenses	925		888		853		872		962		947		901		965		3,538	3,775	3,993
Restructuring and management transition	9	[1]	2	[1]	9	[1]	6	[1]	31	[2]	14	[2]	17	[2]	22	[2]	$ 26	$ 84	$ 87
Net income/(loss)(2)	$ 192	[3]	$ (67)	[3]	$ (56)	[3]	$ (68)	[3]	$ (131)	[4]	$ (115)	[4]	$ (117)	[4]	$ (150)	[4]
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share(3)	$ 0.61	[5]	$ (0.22)	[5]	$ (0.18)	[5]	$ (0.22)	[5]	$ (0.43)	[5]	$ (0.38)	[5]	$ (0.38)	[5]	$ (0.49)	[5]	$ 0	$ (1.68)	$ (2.35)
Change to income tax valuation allowance	$ 94		$ (30)		$ (19)		$ (13)		$ (110)		$ (41)		$ (46)		$ (44)
Gain from non-operating asset sales							5				1		6		2		$ 5	$ 9	$ 25
Asset impairments																	0	20	30
Income tax expense/(benefit)																	$ 1	$ 9	$ 23
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition	2		2		0		4		4		9		15		14
Management Transition [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition	0		0		1		2		18		3		1		6
Other [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition	$ 7		$ 0		$ 8		$ 0		$ 9		$ 2		$ 1		$ 2
[1]	(1)Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16) by quarter for 2016 consisted of the following:($ in million)First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterHome office and stores$4 $— $2 $2Management transition2 1 — —Other— 8 — 7Total$6 $9 $2 $9
[2]	Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 16) by quarter for 2015 consisted of the following:($ in millions)First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterHome office and stores$14 $15 $9 $4Management transition6 1 3 18Other2 1 2 9Total$22 $17 $14 $31
[3]	The first, second and third quarters of 2016 contained increases of $13 million, $19 million and $30 million, respectively, and the fourth quarter contained a decrease of $94 million to our tax valuation allowance. The first quarter of 2016 contained gains from non-operating assets sales (Note 17) of $5 million.
[4]	The first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2015 contained increases to our tax valuation allowance of $44 million, $46 million, $41 million, and $110 million, respectively. The first, second and third quarters of 2015 contained gains from non-operating assets sales (Note 17) of $2 million, $6 million and $1 million, respectively.
[5]	EPS is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. The sum of the quarters may not equal the total year amount due to the impact of changes in average quarterly shares outstanding

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details)	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 17, 2017	Mar. 10, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event, Description	The Company also initiated a Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) for approximately 6,000 eligible associates. Eligibility for the VERP will generally include home office, stores and supply chain personnel who met certain criteria related to age and years of service as of January 31, 2017. The consideration period for eligible associates to accept the VERP will end on March 31, 2017. Based on the number of eligible associates that irrevocably accept the VERP, the Company will record the related charges in the first quarter of 2017.	On March 17, 2017, the Company finalized its announced plans to close a distribution facility and 138 stores and to relocate and sell a distribution facility in 2017. These strategic decisions will help align the Company's brick-and-mortar presence with its omnichannel network, thereby redirecting capital resources to invest in locations and initiatives that offer the greatest revenue potential. As a result of the store actions, the Company will close a distribution center located in Lakeland, Florida in early June, at which time operations will transfer to the Company's logistics facility in Atlanta as part of a strategic effort to streamline store support services.	Also, on March 10, 2017, the Company entered into a contract to sell its supply chain facility in Buena Park, California for approximately $130 million with plans to close on the sale on or before March 31, 2017. In connection with the store closings, the Company expects to incur charges primarily related to lease termination obligation expenses, non-cash asset impairments and transition costs as the store closings are executed in 2017.