Old COPPER (CPPRQ) 10-K 19 Mar 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Mar. 15, 2019	Aug. 04, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	J C PENNEY CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001166126
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Feb. 2, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		316,351,556
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Trading Symbol	jcp
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 747,082,556

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	[1]	Jan. 28, 2017	[1]
Total net sales	$ 11,664	$ 12,554		$ 12,571
Credit income and other	355	319		347
Total revenues	12,019	12,873		12,918
Costs and expenses/(income):
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	7,870	8,208		8,097
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)	3,596	3,845		3,973
Depreciation and amortization	556	570		609
Real estate and other, net	(19)	(146)		(111)
Restructuring and management transition	22	184		26
Total costs and expenses	12,025	12,661		12,594
Operating income/(loss)	(6)	212		324
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income)	(71)	98		(53)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	23	33		30
Net interest expense	313	325		363
Income/(loss) before income taxes	(271)	(244)		(16)
Income tax expense/(benefit)	(16)	(126)		1
Net income/(loss)	$ (255)	$ (118)		$ (17)
Earnings/(loss) per share:
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share	$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Diluted earnings/loss per common share	$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Weighted average shares – basic	315.7	311.1		308.1
Weighted average shares – diluted	315.7	311.1		308.1
[1]	As Adjusted

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Net income/(loss)		$ (255)	$ (118)	[1]	$ (17)	[1]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period (1)	[2]	38	67	[1]	1	[1]
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period (2)	[3]	0	0	[1]	5	[1]
Reclassification of net actuarial (gain)/loss from a settlement (3)	[4]	4	8	[1]	0	[1]
Reclassification for net actuarial (gain)/loss (4)	[5]	(2)	16	[1]	1	[1]
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost (5)	[6]	4	4	[1]	0	[1]
Reclassification of prior service (credit)/cost from a curtailment (6)	[7]	0	3	[1]	0	[1]
Gain/(loss) on interest rate swaps (7)	[8]	(9)	6	[1]	3	[1]
Reclassification for periodic settlements (8)	[9]	(2)	7	[1]	8	[1]
Unrealized gain/(loss)		(1)	2	[1]	0	[1]
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		32	113	[1]	18	[1]
Total comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		(223)	(5)	[1]	1	[1]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Tax Amount		(3)	(5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax		4	(3)		(2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax		1	(9)		(1)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax		(3)	(3)		0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Pre-tax Amount Due to Curtailment			27
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Reclassification of Prior Service (Credit)/Cost from a Curtailment, Tax			(1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendments, Tax Effect		0	0		(3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax		$ 0	$ (3)		$ (5)
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	Net of $(10) million in tax in 2018, $(36) million in tax in 2017 and $(1) million in tax in 2016. For 2017, the amount includes a $27 million pre-tax gain related to curtailment.
[3]	Net of $0 million in tax in 2018, $0 million in tax in 2017 and $(3) million in tax in 2016.
[4]	Net of $(3) million and $(5) million in tax in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Pre-tax amounts of $7 million and $13 million were recognized in Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in 2018 and 2017, respectively.
[5]	Net of $1 million in tax in 2018, $(9) million in tax in 2017 and $(1) million in tax in 2016. Pre-tax amounts of $(3) million in 2018, $25 million in 2017 and $2 million in 2016 were recognized in Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
[6]	Net of $(3) million of tax in 2018, $(3) million of tax in 2017 and $0 million of tax in 2016. Pre-tax amounts of $7 million in 2018, $7 million in 2017 and $0 million in 2016 were recognized in Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
[7]	Net of $(1) million in tax in 2017. Pre-tax prior service cost of $5 million related to the curtailment is included in Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in 2017.
[8]	Net of $4 million, $(3) million and $(2) million of tax in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
[9]	Net of $0 million, $(3) million and $(5) million of tax in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Pre-tax amounts of $(2) million in 2018, $10 million in 2017 and $13 million in 2016 were recognized in Net interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, tax	$ 10	$ 36	$ 1
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, tax	0	0	(3)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Tax Amount	(3)	(5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax	1	(9)	(1)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax	(3)	(3)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	4	(3)	(2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax	0	(3)	(5)
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement cost/(income) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Settlement Adjustment In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Gross Amount	7	13
Reclassification for amortization of net actuarial (gain)/loss included in net periodic benefit expense/(income), gross amount	3	(25)	(2)
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost	7	7	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax		5
Interest Expense [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	$ (2)	$ 10	$ 13

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	[1]
Current assets:
Cash in banks and in transit		$ 109	$ 116
Cash short-term investments		224	342
Cash and cash equivalents		333	458
Merchandise inventory		2,437	2,803
Prepaid expenses and other		189	190
Total current assets		2,959	3,451
Property and equipment		3,938	4,281
Prepaid pension		147	61
Other assets		677	661
Total Assets		7,721	8,454
Current liabilities:
Merchandise accounts payable		847	973
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses		995	1,156
Current portion of capital leases, financing obligation and note payable		8	8
Current maturities of long-term debt		92	232
Total current liabilities		1,942	2,369
Long-term capital leases, financing obligation and note payable		204	212
Long-term debt		3,716	3,780
Deferred taxes		131	143
Other liabilities		558	567
Total Liabilities		6,551	7,071
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock (1)	[2]	158	156
Additional paid-in capital		4,713	4,705
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)		(3,373)	(3,118)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		(328)	(360)
Total Stockholders’ Equity		1,170	1,383
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$ 7,721	$ 8,454
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	1.25 billion shares of common stock are authorized with a par value of $0.50 per share. The total shares issued and outstanding were 316.1 million and 312.0 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, authorized	1,250,000,000
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.5
Common stock, issued and outstanding	316,100,000	312,000,000

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 at Jan. 30, 2016	[1]	$ 1,333		$ 153	$ 4,654	$ (2,983)	$ (491)
Shares balance as of the beginning of the period at Jan. 30, 2016	[1]			306.1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)		(17)	[1]			(17)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)		18	[1]				18
Stock-based compensation and other		26		$ 1	25
Stock-based compensation, shares				2.2
Balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 28, 2017	[1]	1,360		$ 154	4,679	(3,000)	(473)
Shares balance as of the end of the period at Jan. 28, 2017	[1]			308.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)		(118)	[1]			(118)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)		113	[1]				113
Stock-based compensation and other		28		$ 2	26
Stock-based compensation, shares				3.7
Balance as of the end of the period at Feb. 03, 2018	[1]	1,383		$ 156	4,705	(3,118)	(360)
Shares balance as of the end of the period at Feb. 03, 2018	[1]			312
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)		(255)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)		32					32
Stock-based compensation and other		10		$ 2	8
Stock-based compensation, shares				4.1
Balance as of the end of the period at Feb. 02, 2019		$ 1,170		$ 158	$ 4,713	$ (3,373)	$ (328)
Shares balance as of the end of the period at Feb. 02, 2019				316.1
[1]	As Adjusted

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income/(loss)		$ (255)	$ (118)	[1]	$ (17)	[1]
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Restructuring and management transition		(3)	74	[1]	(1)	[1]
Asset impairments and other charges		56	6	[1]	3	[1]
Net gain on sale of non-operating assets		0	0	[1]	(5)	[1]
Net gain from sale of operating assets		(67)	(119)	[1]	(73)	[1]
Loss on extinguishment of debt		23	33	[1]	30	[1]
Depreciation and amortization		556	570	[1]	609	[1]
Benefit plans		(65)	106	[1]	(39)	[1]
Stock-based compensation	[2]	10	25	[1]	35	[1]
Other comprehensive income tax benefits		(11)	(60)	[1]	(12)	[1]
Deferred taxes		(13)	(63)	[1]	9	[1]
Change in cash from:
Inventory		366	93	[1]	(141)	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1	(15)	[1]	11	[1]
Merchandise accounts payable		(126)	(4)	[1]	52	[1]
Income taxes		0	(12)	[1]	(6)	[1]
Accrued expenses and other		(113)	(62)	[1]	(121)	[1]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities		359	454	[1]	334	[1]
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(392)	(395)	[1]	(427)	[1]
Proceeds from sale of non-operating assets		0	0	[1]	2	[1]
Proceeds from sale of operating assets		144	154	[1]	96	[1]
Joint venture return of investment		3	9	[1]	13	[1]
Insurance proceeds received for damage to property and equipment		1	3	[1]	0	[1]
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities		(244)	(229)	[1]	(316)	[1]
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		400	0	[1]	2,188	[1]
Proceeds from borrowings under the credit facility		3,895	804	[1]	667	[1]
Payments of borrowings under the credit facility		(3,895)	(804)	[1]	(667)	[1]
Net proceeds from financing obligation		0	0	[1]	216	[1]
Premium on early retirement of debt		(20)	(30)	[1]	0	[1]
Payments of capital leases, financing obligation and note payable		(6)	(16)	[1]	(29)	[1]
Payments of long-term debt		(607)	(599)	[1]	(2,349)	[1]
Financing costs		(7)	(9)	[1]	(49)	[1]
Proceeds from stock issued under stock plans		3	5	[1]	2	[1]
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		0	0		0
Tax withholding payments for vested restricted stock		(3)	(5)	[1]	(10)	[1]
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities		(240)	(654)	[1]	(31)	[1]
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(125)	(429)	[1]	(13)	[1]
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	[1]	458			$ 887
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$ 333	$ 458	[1]
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	Excludes $0 million, $2 million and $0 million for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17).

Basis of Presentation and Conso

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 864 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 2018 February 2, 2019 52 2017 February 3, 2018 53 2016 January 28, 2017 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Our contracts with customers primarily consist of sales of merchandise and services at the point of sale, sales of gift cards to a customer for a future purchase, customer loyalty rewards that provide discount rewards to customers based on purchase activity, and certain licensing and profit sharing arrangements involving the use of our intellectual property by others. Revenue includes Total net sales and Credit income and other. Net sales are categorized by merchandise and service sale groupings as we believe it best depicts the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flow. The following table provides the components of Net sales for 2018, 2017 and 2016: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Women’s apparel $ 2,579 22 % $ 2,747 22 % $ 2,933 23 % Men’s apparel and accessories 2,431 21 % 2,596 21 % 2,700 21 % Home 1,606 14 % 1,892 15 % 1,634 13 % Women’s accessories, including Sephora 1,506 13 % 1,637 13 % 1,634 13 % Children’s, including toys 1,070 9 % 1,145 9 % 1,222 10 % Footwear and handbags 954 8 % 1,053 8 % 1,055 8 % Jewelry 799 7 % 764 6 % 722 6 % Services and other 719 6 % 720 6 % 671 6 % Total net sales $ 11,664 100 % $ 12,554 100 % $ 12,571 100 % Credit income and other encompasses the revenue earned from the agreement with Synchrony Financial (Synchrony) associated with our private label credit card and co-branded MasterCard® programs. Merchandise and Service Sales Total net sales, which exclude sales taxes, are generally recorded when payment is received and the customer takes control 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. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are also included in total net sales with corresponding costs recorded as cost of goods sold. Net sales are not recognized for estimated future returns which are estimated based primarily on historical return rates and sales levels. Gift Card Revenue At the time gift cards are sold a performance obligation is created and no revenue is recognized; rather, a contract liability is established for our obligation to provide a merchandise or service sale to the customer for the face value of the card. The contract liability is relieved and a net sale is recognized when gift cards are redeemed for merchandise or services. We recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, over the redemption pattern of gift cards. Breakage is estimated based on historical redemption patterns and the estimates can vary based on changes in the usage patterns of our customers. Customer Loyalty Rewards Customers who spend a certain amount with us using our private label card or registered loyalty card receive points that can accumulate towards earning JCPenney Rewards certificates, which are redeemable for a discount on future purchases. Points earned by a loyalty customer do not expire but any certificates earned expire two months from the date of issuance. We account for our customer loyalty rewards by deferring a portion of our sales to loyalty points expected to be earned towards a reward certificate, and then recognize the reward certificate as a net sale when used by the customer in connection with a merchandise or service sale. The points earned toward a future reward are valued at their relative standalone selling price by applying fair value based on historical redemption patterns. The liabilities related to our gift cards and our customer loyalty program are included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and constitute our contract liability. The balance of these liabilities were as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Gift cards $ 140 $ 144 Loyalty rewards 60 73 Total contract liability $ 200 $ 217 Contract liability includes consideration received for gift card and loyalty related performance obligations which have not been satisfied as of a given date. A rollforward of the amounts included in contract liability for 2018 and 2017 are as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 217 $ 228 Current period gift cards sold and loyalty reward points earned 422 500 Net sales from amounts included in contract liability opening balances (80 ) (94 ) Net sales from current period usage (359 ) (417 ) Ending balance $ 200 $ 217 Licensing Agreements Our private label credit card and co-branded MasterCard® programs are owned and serviced by Synchrony. Under our agreement, we receive periodic cash payments from Synchrony based upon the consumer's usage of co-branded card and the performance of the credit card portfolio. We participate in the programs by providing marketing promotions designed to increase the use of each card, including enhanced marketing offers for cardholders. Additionally, we accept payments in our stores from cardholders who prefer to pay in person when they are shopping in our locations. Revenue related to this agreement is recognized over the time we have fulfilled our deliverables and is reflected in Credit income and other. Principal Versus Agent We assess principal versus agent considerations depending on our control of the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. When we are the principal and have control of the specified good or service, we include as a net sale the gross amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled for that specified good or service in revenue. In contrast, when we are the agent and do not have control of the specified good or service, we include as a net sale the fee or commission to which we expect to be entitled for the agency service. In certain instances, the fee or commission might be the net amount retained after paying the supplier. Cost of Goods Sold (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization) Cost of goods sold includes 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 , $27 million and $26 million for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were $698 million , $714 million and $769 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 using the retail method (RIM). Under RIM, 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. In 2017, we changed our method of accounting for merchandise inventories for our Internet operations from the lower of standard cost (representing average vendor costs) or net realizable value to the lower of cost or market using RIM. Along with this change, we retired certain legacy systems and implemented a new module of our enterprise resource planning system to account for merchandise inventories. Shrinkage accruals are estimated as a percent of sales for a given period based on physical inventories or cycle count activities. Physical inventory counts for stores are taken at least annually and cycle count activities for distribution centers and regional warehouses are executed on a daily basis. Inventory records and shrinkage accruals are adjusted appropriately based on the actual results from physical inventories and cycle counts. The shrinkage rate from the most recent physical inventory and cycle count activity, in combination with current events and historical experience, is used as the standard for the shrinkage accrual rate for the next inventory cycle or cycle count activity. Historically, our actual physical inventory and cycle counts results have shown our estimates to be reliable. Property and Equipment, Net Estimated Useful Lives ($ in millions) (Years) 2018 2017 Land N/A $ 236 $ 245 Buildings 50 4,608 4,750 Furniture and equipment 3-20 1,343 1,603 Leasehold improvements (1) 1,070 1,068 Capital leases (equipment) 3-5 106 115 Accumulated depreciation (3,425 ) (3,500 ) Property and equipment, net $ 3,938 $ 4,281 (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, loss or impairment 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. Assets or asset groups that trigger an impairment review are tested for recoverability by comparing the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus any net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset to the carrying value of the asset. If the asset or asset group is not recoverable on a undiscounted cash flow basis, the amount of the impairment loss is measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its fair value and and depending on the transaction any loss is included in Restructuring and management transition or 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 transaction. 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. • 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 remaining 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.

Changes in Accounting for Reven

Changes in Accounting for Revenue Recognition and Retirement-Related Benefits (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Accounting Changes [Text Block]	Changes in Accounting for Revenue Recognition and Retirement-Related Benefits In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606 (ASC 606), Revenue from Contracts with Customers . 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. We have adopted the new standard using the full retrospective approach on February 4, 2018, and with such adoption our revenue recognition policies related to gift card breakage, customer loyalty programs, credit card income and principal versus agent considerations were changed. Whereas we previously recognized gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, 60 months after the gift card was issued, we now recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, over the redemption pattern of gift cards. Additionally, whereas we utilized the incremental cost method to account for our customer loyalty programs, we now account for our customer loyalty programs as revenue and are required to defer a portion of our sales to loyalty rewards to be earned by reward members for a future discount on a future sale. We also changed the classification of profit sharing income earned in connection with our private label credit card and co-branded MasterCard® programs owned and serviced by Synchrony. Under our agreement, we receive cash payments from Synchrony based upon the performance of the credit card portfolios. Previously, the income we earned under our agreement with Synchrony was included as an offset to SG&A expenses. In connection with the adoption of the new standard, we changed our presentation to include such income in a separate line item described as Credit income and other. Further, we adjusted our principal versus agent considerations for certain contracts and where we previously considered ourselves to be the agent (report net sales) under these contracts based on the risk and rewards of the arrangement, we now consider ourselves to be the principal (report gross sales) based on our control of the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. Lastly, we changed our balance sheet presentation of our sales return liability and where we previously reflected the balance as a net liability, we now recognize a gross refund liability for the sales amounts expected to be refunded to customers and an asset for the recoverable cost of the merchandise expected to be returned by customers. In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost . ASU 2017-07 requires companies to present the service cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost in the same line items in which they report compensation cost. Companies will present all other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost outside of operating income, if this subtotal is presented. As required by the standard, we retrospectively adopted ASU 2017-07 on February 4, 2018, and we changed the presentation of our Consolidated Statement of Operations to exclude the Pension line item and to reflect the service cost component of our pension and postretirement benefit expense/(income) in SG&A and to reflect all other components in a new separate line item below operating income/(loss) described as Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income). These changes have been reported through retrospective application of the new policies to all periods presented. The impacts of all adjustments made to the financial statements are summarized below: Consolidated Statements of Operations 2017 2016 ($ in millions, except per share data) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Total net sales $ 12,506 $ 12,554 $ 48 $ 12,547 $ 12,571 $ 24 Credit income and other — 319 319 — 347 347 Total revenues 12,506 12,873 367 12,547 12,918 371 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) 8,174 8,208 34 8,071 8,097 26 Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) 3,468 3,845 377 3,538 3,973 435 Pension 21 — (21 ) 19 — (19 ) Restructuring and management transition 303 184 (119 ) 26 26 — Operating income/(loss) 116 212 96 395 324 (71 ) Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) — 98 98 — (53 ) (53 ) Income/(loss) before income taxes (242 ) (244 ) (2 ) 2 (16 ) (18 ) Net income/(loss) $ (116 ) $ (118 ) $ (2 ) $ 1 $ (17 ) $ (18 ) Basic earnings/(loss) per common share $ (0.37 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ (0.06 ) Diluted earnings/loss per common share $ (0.37 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ (0.06 ) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) 2017 2016 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Net income/(loss) $ (116 ) $ (118 ) $ (2 ) $ 1 $ (17 ) $ (18 ) Consolidated Balance Sheet 2017 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Merchandise inventory $ 2,762 $ 2,803 $ 41 Other accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,119 1,156 37 Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit) (3,122 ) (3,118 ) 4 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 2017 2016 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit) Beginning balance $ (3,006 ) $ (3,000 ) $ 6 $ (3,007 ) $ (2,983 ) $ 24 Net income/(loss) (116 ) (118 ) (2 ) 1 (17 ) (18 ) Ending balance $ (3,122 ) $ (3,118 ) $ 4 $ (3,006 ) $ (3,000 ) $ 6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 2017 2016 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Cash flows from operating activities: Net income/(loss) $ (116 ) $ (118 ) $ (2 ) $ 1 $ (17 ) $ (18 ) Inventory 92 93 1 (133 ) (141 ) (8 ) Accrued expenses and other (63 ) (62 ) 1 (147 ) (121 ) 26

Effect of New Accounting Standa

Effect of New Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Effect of New Accounting Standards	Effect of New Accounting Standards In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income . This standard focuses on a targeted improvement to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) enacted on December 22, 2017 from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to Retained earnings/accumulated deficit. The amount of the reclassification would be the difference between the amount initially charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income at the previously enacted U.S. federal corporate income tax rate that remains in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the amount that would have been charged or credited directly to Other comprehensive income/(loss) using the newly enacted U.S. federal corporate income tax rate, excluding the effect of any valuation allowance previously charged to Net income/(loss). ASU 2018-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the new accounting guidance will have on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), a replacement of Leases (Topic 840) and updated by various targeted improvements , which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets. While many aspects of lessor accounting remain the same, the new standard makes some changes, such as eliminating today’s real estate-specific guidance. As a globally converged standard, lessees and lessors are required to classify most leases using a principle generally consistent with that of International Accounting Standards. The standard also changes what are considered the initial direct costs of a lease. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within that year and must be adopted by a modified retrospective method, or by an optional transition method, which allows for the application of current legacy guidance, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company has chosen to use the optional transition method when adopting the new standard and has chosen the package of practical expedients to not reassess whether a contract contains a lease, lease classification and accounting for initial direct costs. We have analyzed the impacts of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls and are in the process of completing our testing and optimization of our third-party leasing software that will manage our lease accounting. With almost two-thirds of our store locations involved in an operating lease, the most significant impact of the new standard will be the recognition of both right-of-use assets (ROU) and lease liabilities of $1.0-$1.4 billion on our balance sheet. Included in the range of ROUs and lease liabilities to be recognized is the operating lease ROU and lease liability related to the required new accounting for the failed sale-leaseback of our Home Office. Per the transition guidance of the new standard, the failed sale-leaseback will be considered a valid sale and leaseback that will result in the removal of the related real estate assets and financing obligation, and the recognition of the gain on sale recorded in Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit) and the new operating lease ROU and lease liability in the balance sheet. 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. 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 adopted ASU 2016-15 on February 4, 2018 and it did not have a significant impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.

Earnings_(Loss) per Share

Earnings/(Loss) per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Earnings/(loss) Net income/(loss) $ (255 ) $ (118 ) $ (17 ) Shares Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares) 315.7 311.1 308.1 Adjustment for assumed dilution: Stock options and restricted stock awards — — — Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares) 315.7 311.1 308.1 EPS Basic $ (0.81 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.06 ) Diluted $ (0.81 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.06 ) 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) 2018 2017 2016 Stock options, restricted stock awards and a warrant 24.8 31.5 17.8

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Capitalized software, net $ 334 $ 300 Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (1) 275 275 Revolving credit facility unamortized costs, net 22 28 Interest rate swaps (Notes 8, 9 and 10) 10 9 Realty investments (Note 18) 1 5 Other 35 44 Total $ 677 $ 661 (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 2018, 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus $ 154 $ 193 Customer gift cards 140 144 Taxes other than income taxes 85 102 Loyalty rewards 60 73 Interest 71 67 Advertising 78 77 Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability self-insurance 45 44 Restructuring and management transition (Note 17) 9 26 Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 16) 30 29 Capital expenditures 43 58 Occupancy and rent-related 28 28 Other 252 315 Total $ 995 $ 1,156

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	Other Liabilities ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 16) $ 116 $ 153 Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 107 121 Deferred developer/tenant allowances 144 139 Deferred rent liability 103 97 Interest rate swaps (Notes 6, 9 and 10) 15 — Restructuring and management transition (Note 17) 9 15 Other 64 42 Total $ 558 $ 567

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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. On September 4, 2018, we entered into additional interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $750 million to fix a portion of our variable LIBOR-based interest payments. The interest rate swap agreements have a weighted-average fixed rate of 3.135% , have an effective date from May 7, 2020 to May 7, 2025 and have been designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an asset or a liability (see Note 10). The effective portion of the interest rate swaps' changes in fair values is reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (see Note 13), and the ineffective portion is reported in Net income/(loss). Amounts in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are reclassified into Net income/(loss) when the related interest payments affect earnings. For the periods presented, all of the interest rate swaps were 100% effective. Information regarding the pre-tax changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps is as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Line Item in the Financial Statements Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) $ (13 ) $ 9 Accumulated other comprehensive income Gain/(loss) recognized in net income/(loss) 2 (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 2018 2017 Balance Sheet Location 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps N/A $ — $ — Other accounts payable and accrued expenses $ — $ 1 Interest rate swaps Other assets 10 9 Other liabilities 15 — Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ 10 $ 9 $ 15 $ 1

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 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 connection with the Company announcing its plan to close underperforming department stores in 2017, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying value of $86 million were written down to their fair value of $9 million , resulting in asset impairment charges of $77 million in 2017. The fair value was determined based on comparable market values of similar properties or on a rental income approach and the significant inputs related to valuing the store related assets are classified as Level 2 in the fair value measurement hierarchy. Other Financial Instruments Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: As of February 2, 2019 As of February 3, 2018 ($ in millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and notes payable $ 3,856 $ 2,579 $ 4,063 $ 3,607 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 February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Credit Facility	Credit Facility The Company has a $2,350 million senior secured asset-based credit facility (2017 Credit Facility), comprised of a $2,350 million revolving line of credit (Revolving Facility). During the second quarter of 2017, we amended the Revolving Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to June 20, 2022 and to lower the interest rate spread by 75 basis points. All borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility accrue interest at a rate equal to, at the Company's option, a base rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a spread. The 2017 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 2017 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 2018 , we had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility. In addition, as of the end of 2018 , we had $1,685 million available for borrowing, of which $155 million was reserved for outstanding standby and import letters of credit, none of which have been drawn on, leaving $1,530 million for future borrowings. The applicable rate for standby and import letters of credit was 1.75% and 0.875% , 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Issue: 5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018 (1) $ — $ 190 8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019 50 175 5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (1) 110 360 2016 Term Loan Facility (Matures in 2023) 1,583 1,625 5.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 (1) 500 500 7.125% Debentures Due 2023 10 10 8.625% Senior Secured Second Priority Notes Due 2025 (1) 400 — 6.9% Notes Due 2026 2 2 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036 (1) 388 388 7.4% Debentures Due 2037 313 313 7.625% Notes Due 2097 500 500 Total debt 3,856 4,063 Unamortized debt issuance costs (48 ) (51 ) Less: current maturities (92 ) (232 ) Total long-term debt $ 3,716 $ 3,780 Weighted-average interest rate at year end 6.3 % 6.1 % Weighted-average maturity (in years) 16 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 2018, JCP issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured second priority notes with a 8.625% interest rate (Senior Secured Second Priority Notes). The Senior Secured Second Priority Notes are due in 2025 and are guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of JCP that guarantee the Company's 2016 Term Loan Facility (defined below) and existing Senior Secured First Priority Notes (defined below). The net proceeds from the Senior Secured Second Priority Notes were used for the tender consideration for JCP's contemporaneous cash tender offers for $125 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019 (2019 Notes) and $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (collectively, with the 2019 Notes, the Securities). In doing so, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $23 million which includes the premium paid over the face value of the accepted Securities of $20 million , reacquisition costs of $1 million and the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2 million . During the second quarter of 2017, we settled cash tender offers with respect to portions of our outstanding 5.75% Senior Notes due 2018 (2018 Notes) and the 2019 Notes, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $34 million , and amended our $2.35 billion senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (Revolving Credit Facility), which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1 million . During the fourth quarter of 2017, we repurchased and retired $40 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding debt resulting in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $2 million . The Company's amended and restated senior secured term loan credit facility (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 $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (Senior Secured First Priority Notes) were used to repay the entire outstanding principal balance of the $2.25 billion five-year senior secured term loan facility entered into in 2013. The 2016 Term Loan Facility and the Senior Secured First Priority Notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of JCP and are secured by mortgages on certain real estate of JCP and the guarantors. Scheduled Annual Principal Payments on Long-Term Debt, Excluding Capital Leases Financing Obligation and Note Payable ($ in millions) 2019 $ 92 2020 152 2021 42 2022 42 2023 1,925 Thereafter 1,603 Total $ 3,856

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 2018 and 2017 : ($ 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 28, 2017 $ (421 ) $ (33 ) $ (2 ) $ (17 ) $ (473 ) Current period change 91 7 2 13 113 February 3, 2018 $ (330 ) $ (26 ) $ — $ (4 ) $ (360 ) Current period change 40 4 (1 ) (11 ) 32 February 2, 2019 $ (290 ) $ (22 ) $ (1 ) $ (15 ) $ (328 ) 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 February 2, 2019 . Under the 2016 Term Loan Facility, 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 February 2, 2019 or February 3, 2018 . 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. After various amendments to the Original Rights Agreement, expiration date of the Rights were extended to January 26, 2020 and certain other provisions were amended including the definition of "beneficial ownership" to include terms appropriate for the purpose of preserving tax benefits. 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 25, 2018, our stockholders approved the J. C. Penney Company, Inc. 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2018 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 1.63 shares issued, except for stock awards issued from February 3, 2018 to May 25, 2018, the effective date of the 2018 Plan, in which each stock award counted as 1.60 shares issued. The 2018 Plan reserved 17.2 million shares of common stock or 28.1 million options for future grants and will terminate on May 31, 2023. In addition, shares underlying any outstanding stock award or stock option grant canceled prior to vesting or exercise become available for use under the 2018 Plan. Under the terms of the 2018 Plan, all grants made after February 3, 2018 reduce the shares available for grant under the 2018 Plan. As of February 2, 2019 , a maximum of 26.5 million options were available for future grant under the 2018 Plan. Our stock option and restricted stock award grants have averaged about 2.8% 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) 2018 2017 2016 Stock awards $ 7 $ 18 $ 27 Stock options 3 7 8 Total stock-based compensation (1) $ 10 $ 25 $ 35 Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements $ — $ — $ — (1) Excludes $0 million , $2 million and $0 million for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17 ). Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended February 2, 2019 : Shares (in thousands) Weighted - Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions) (1) Outstanding at February 3, 2018 14,275 $ 14 Granted 87 1 Exercised — — Forfeited/canceled (5,689 ) 12 Outstanding at February 2, 2019 8,673 14 4.0 $ — Exercisable at February 2, 2019 7,231 16 3.2 $ — (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) 2018 2017 2016 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 February 2, 2019 , we had $2 million of unrecognized 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 one year. Our weighted-average fair value of stock options at grant date was $0.86 in 2018 , $2.91 in 2017 and $4.89 in 2016 . We primarily used the binomial lattice valuation model to determine the fair value of the stock options granted using the following assumptions: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average expected option term 4.6 years 4.6 years 4.7 years Weighted-average expected volatility 93.70% 57.90% 54.22% Weighted-average risk-free interest rate 2.95% 2.02% 1.38% Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1) —% —% —% Expected dividend yield range (1) —% —% —% (1) Following the May 1, 2012 payment, we discontinued paying dividends. Stock Awards The following table summarizes our non-vested stock awards activity during the year ended February 2, 2019 : 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 February 3, 2018 4,448 $ 7 3,934 $ 7 Granted 11,202 2 2,646 4 Vested (2,173 ) 6 (1,742 ) 7 Forfeited/canceled (2,407 ) 5 (3,431 ) 6 Non-vested at February 2, 2019 11,070 3 1,407 5 As of February 2, 2019 , we had $20 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 was $11 million , $17 million and $30 million , respectively, compared to an aggregate grant date fair value of $25 million , $27 million and $28 million , respectively. Stock awards granted include approximately 620,000 fully vested RSUs to directors during 2018 with a fair value of $2.42 per RSU award. In addition to the grants above, on March 7, 2018, we granted approximately 2.3 million phantom units as part of our management incentive compensation plan, which are similar to RSUs in that the number of units granted was based on the price of our stock, but the units will be settled in cash based on the value of our stock on the vesting date, limited to $7.18 per phantom unit. The fair value of the awards is remeasured at each reporting period and was $1.32 per share as of February 2, 2019 . Compensation expense, which is variable, is recognized over the vesting period with a corresponding liability, which is recorded in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses and Other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The phantom units have a liability of $4 million as of February 2, 2019 . Cash of $5 million was paid during 2018 for previously granted phantom units.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense $ 125 $ 177 $ 214 Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) 6 8 7 Personal property rent expense 38 29 31 Total rent expense $ 169 $ 214 $ 252 Less: sublease income (1) (10 ) (11 ) (11 ) Net rent expense $ 159 $ 203 $ 241 (1) Sublease income is reported in Real estate and other, net. As of February 2, 2019 , 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) 2019 $ 190 2020 178 2021 163 2022 148 2023 135 Thereafter 1,626 Less: sublease income (43 ) Total minimum lease payments $ 2,397 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 $50 million , that is due to the Company in four years along with interest at an annual rate of 5% . The seller-financing portion of the transaction created a form of continuing involvement which precludes sale-leaseback accounting until the related note is paid in full. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the sale-leaseback as a financing transaction with the Home Office remaining on our books at its then carrying value, the net cash proceeds received being reflected as a financing obligation, and the future rental payments to the landlord being treated as debt service and applied to interest and principal over the initial 15 year term. As of February 2, 2019 , future minimum lease payments for capital leases and payments related to our financing obligation and note payable were as follows: ($ in millions) 2019 $ 21 2020 19 2021 19 2022 19 2023 19 Thereafter 167 Total payments 264 Plus: amount representing residual asset balance 77 Less: amounts representing interest (129 ) Present value of net minimum lease obligations, financing obligation and note payable $ 212

Retirement Benefit Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Retirement Benefits [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). Voluntary Early Retirement Program In 2017, the Company initiated a Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) for approximately 6,000 eligible associates. Eligibility for the VERP included 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 ended on March 31, 2017. Based on the approximately 2,800 associates who elected to accept the VERP, we incurred a total charge of $112 million for special retirement benefits. The special retirement benefits increased the projected benefit obligation (PBO) of the Primary Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plans by $88 million and $24 million , respectively. In addition, we incurred curtailment charges of $7 million related to our Primary Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plans as a result of the reduction in the expected years of future service related to these plans. We also recognized settlement expense of $13 million in 2017 due to higher lump-sum payment activity to retirees primarily as a result of the VERP executed earlier in the year. Pension Expense/(Income) for Defined Benefit Pension Plans The components of net periodic benefit expense/(income) for our non-contributory qualified defined benefit pension plan and supplemental pension plans are as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 38 $ 42 $ 55 Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income): Interest cost 141 150 160 Expected return on plan assets (223 ) (216 ) (215 ) Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) (3 ) 25 11 Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 7 7 8 Settlement expense 7 13 — Curtailment (gain)/loss recognized — 7 — Special termination benefit recognized — 112 — (71 ) 98 (36 ) Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ (33 ) $ 140 $ 19 Service cost is included in SG&A in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Assumptions The weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine expense were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Expected return on plan assets 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.75 % Discount rate 3.98 % 4.40 % (1) 4.73 % Salary increase 3.8 % 3.9 % 3.9 % (1) As of January 31, 2017. The Primary Pension Plan was remeasured as of March 31, 2017 using a discount rate of 4.34% and as of October 31, 2017 using a discount rate of 3.94%. 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 2018 , the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan was 105% . 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, 2018 and 2017 , 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) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Change in PBO Beginning balance $ 3,467 $ 3,473 $ 182 $ 152 Service cost 37 42 1 — Interest cost 133 143 8 7 Special termination benefits — 88 — 24 Settlements (174 ) (217 ) — — Curtailments — (27 ) — 3 Actuarial loss/(gain) (289 ) 126 (12 ) 31 Benefits (paid) (158 ) (161 ) (33 ) (35 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,016 $ 3,467 $ 146 $ 182 Change in fair value of plan assets Beginning balance $ 3,528 $ 3,455 $ — $ — Company contributions — — 33 35 Actual return on assets (1) (33 ) 451 — — Settlements (174 ) (217 ) — — Benefits (paid) (158 ) (161 ) (33 ) (35 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,163 $ 3,528 $ — $ — Funded status of the plan $ 147 (2) $ 61 (2) $ (146 ) (3) $ (182 ) (3) (1) Includes plan administrative expenses. (2) $147 million in 2018 and $61 million in 2017 were included in Prepaid pension in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) $30 million in 2018 and $29 million in 2017 were included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the remaining amounts were included in Other liabilities. In 2018 , the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan increased by $86 million primarily due to higher interest rates and growth assets outperforming hedging assets. The plan size declined during the year due to benefits paid and the small benefit annuity transaction, which also positively impacted funded status. The actual one-year return on pension plan assets at the measurement date was (0.2)% in 2018 , bringing the annualized return since inception of the plan to 8.8% . The following pre-tax amounts were recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the end of 2018 and 2017 : Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net actuarial loss/(gain) $ 129 $ 169 $ 9 $ 18 Prior service cost/(credit) 30 37 (3 ) (3 ) Total $ 159 (1) $ 206 $ 6 $ 15 (1) In 2019 , approximately $7 million for the Primary Pension Plan is expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and into 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: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.33 % 3.98 % 4.40 % Salary progression rate 2.8 % 3.8 % 3.9 % 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 $2.9 billion as of the end of 2018 and $3.2 billion as of the end of 2017 . At the end of 2018 , plan assets of $3.2 billion for the Primary Pension Plan were above the ABO. The ABO for our unfunded supplemental pension plans was $141 million and $167 million as of the end of 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Primary Pension Plan Asset Allocation The target allocation ranges for each asset class as of the end of 2018 and the fair value of each asset class as a percent of the total fair value of pension plan assets were as follows: 2018 Target Plan Assets Asset Class Allocation Ranges 2018 2017 Equity 10% - 30% 18 % 23 % Fixed income 60% - 70% 68 % 62 % Real estate, cash and other investments 0% - 20% 14 % 15 % 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. In 2018, we shifted 5% of the plan's target allocation from equities into fixed income. 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 2018 and 2017 , by major class of asset. Investments at Fair Value at February 2, 2019 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 9 $ — $ — $ 9 Common collective trusts — 60 — 60 Cash and cash equivalents total 9 60 — 69 Common collective trusts – international — 55 — 55 Equity securities – domestic 326 — — 326 Equity securities – international 146 — — 146 Equity securities total 472 55 — 527 Common collective trusts — 897 — 897 Corporate bonds — 985 4 989 Swaps — 647 — 647 Government securities — 200 — 200 Mortgage backed securities — 5 — 5 Other fixed income — 107 6 113 Fixed income total — 2,841 10 2,851 Public REITs 41 — — 41 Real estate total 41 — — 41 Total investment assets at fair value $ 522 $ 2,956 $ 10 $ 3,488 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (642 ) $ — $ (642 ) Other fixed income (7 ) (2 ) — (9 ) Fixed income total (7 ) (644 ) — (651 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ (7 ) $ (644 ) $ — $ (651 ) Accounts payable, net (26 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 164 Private real estate 55 Hedge funds 133 Total investments at NAV $ 352 Total net assets $ 3,163 (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 February 3, 2018 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 Common collective trusts — 100 — 100 Cash and cash equivalents total 18 100 — 118 Common collective trusts – international — 155 — 155 Equity securities – domestic 426 — — 426 Equity securities – international 160 — — 160 Equity securities total 586 155 — 741 Common collective trusts — 904 — 904 Corporate bonds — 982 10 992 Swaps — 848 — 848 Government securities — 187 — 187 Mortgage backed securities — 6 — 6 Other fixed income — 143 4 147 Fixed income total — 3,070 14 3,084 Public REITs 38 — — 38 Real estate total 38 — — 38 Total investment assets at fair value $ 642 $ 3,325 $ 14 $ 3,981 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (837 ) $ — $ (837 ) Other fixed income — (5 ) — (5 ) Fixed income total — (842 ) — (842 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ (842 ) $ — $ (842 ) Accounts payable, net (47 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 191 Private real estate 62 Hedge funds 183 Total investments at NAV $ 436 Total net assets $ 3,528 (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, depending on the type of investment, are valued at the reported NAV as fair value or 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: 2018 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ 4 $ 10 Purchases and issuances 3 — Sales, maturities and settlements (1 ) (6 ) Balance, end of year $ 6 $ 4 2017 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ — $ 7 Realized gains/(loss) — (7 ) Unrealized (losses)/gains — 6 Purchases and issuances 4 6 Sales, maturities and settlements — (2 ) Balance, end of year $ 4 $ 10 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 2019 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 2019 are anticipated to be approximately $30 million . Benefits are paid in the form of five equal annual installments to participants and no election as to the form of benefit is provided for in the unfunded plans. The following sets forth our estimated future benefit payments: ($ in millions) Primary Plan Benefits Supplemental Plan Benefits 2019 $ 236 $ 30 2020 233 27 2021 235 21 2022 230 8 2023 227 8 2024-2028 1,079 38 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 is included in Other components of pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The postretirement medical and dental plan was terminated effective December 31, 2016. 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 $43 million in 2018 , $46 million in 2017 and $49 million in 2016 .

Restructuring and Management Tr

Restructuring and Management Transition	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Management Transition	Restructuring and Management Transition On March 17, 2017, the Company finalized its plans to close 138 stores to 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. The store closures resulted in a $77 million asset impairment charge for store assets with limited future use and a $14 million severance charge for the expected displacement of store associates. During 2017, $52 million in store related closing and other costs such as certain lease obligations were recorded as a result of each respective store ceasing operations. The components of Restructuring and management transition include: • Home office and stores -- charges for actions to reduce our store and home office expenses including employee termination benefits, store lease termination and impairment charges; • Management transition -- charges related to implementing changes within our management leadership team for both incoming and outgoing members of management; and • Other -- charges related primarily to contract termination costs and costs related to the closure of certain supply chain locations. The composition of restructuring and management transition charges was as follows: Cumulative Amount From Program Inception Through ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 2018 Home office and stores $ 13 $ 176 $ 8 $ 486 Management transition 9 — 3 264 Other — 8 15 186 Total $ 22 $ 184 $ 26 $ 936 Activity for the restructuring and management transition liability for 2018 and 2017 was as follows: ($ in millions) Home Office and Stores Management Transition Other Total January 28, 2017 $ 4 $ — $ 27 $ 31 Charges 102 — 5 107 Cash payments (72 ) — (25 ) (97 ) February 3, 2018 34 — 7 41 Charges 16 9 — 25 Cash payments (34 ) (9 ) (5 ) (48 ) February 2, 2019 $ 16 $ — $ 2 $ 18

Real Estate and Other, Net

Real Estate and Other, Net	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 is recorded in Real estate and other, net. During the third quarter of 2018, we sold our interest to the other partner and are no longer a member of the joint venture. The composition of real estate and other, net was as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Net gain from sale of non-operating assets $ — $ — $ (5 ) Investment income from Home Office Land Joint Venture (4 ) (31 ) (28 ) Net gain from sale of operating assets (67 ) (119 ) (73 ) Impairments 52 — — Other — 4 (5 ) Total expense/(income) $ (19 ) $ (146 ) $ (111 ) Investment Income from Joint Ventures In 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the Company had $4 million , $31 million and $28 million , respectively, in income related to its proportional share of the net income in the Home Office Land Joint Venture and received aggregate cash distributions of $4 million , $40 million and $44 million , respectively. Net Gain from Sale of Operating Assets In 2018, we completed the sale-leasebacks of our Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Manchester, Connecticut distribution facilities for net sales prices of $30 million and $68 million , respectively and recognized net gains of $12 million and $38 million , respectively. In 2017, we completed the sale of our Buena Park, California distribution facility for a net sale price of $131 million and recorded a net gain of $111 million . In 2016, the Company sold excess land adjacent to its home office for approximately $80 million and recognized an approximate $62 million gain. Impairments During 2018, we recorded an impairment charge of $52 million related to management's decision to sell three airplanes. Two of the airplanes were sold during the second quarter of 2018 at their fair value of $12 million and the third airplane was sold during the third quarter of 2018 at its fair value of $8 million .

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The components of our income tax expense/(benefit) were as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Current Federal and foreign $ (5 ) $ (60 ) $ (12 ) State and local 1 1 4 Total current (4 ) (59 ) (8 ) Deferred Federal and foreign (17 ) (63 ) 9 State and local 5 (4 ) — Total deferred (12 ) (67 ) 9 Total income tax expense/(benefit) $ (16 ) $ (126 ) $ 1 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) 2018 2017 2016 Federal income tax at statutory rate $ (57 ) $ (82 ) $ 1 State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit (17 ) (12 ) (2 ) Increase/(decrease) in valuation allowance 47 33 (1 ) Effect of U.S. tax reform — (75 ) — Other, including permanent differences and credits 11 10 3 Total income tax expense/(benefit) $ (16 ) $ (126 ) $ 1 Our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Assets Merchandise inventory $ 4 $ — Accrued vacation pay 8 8 Gift cards 35 42 Stock-based compensation 19 30 State taxes 3 5 Workers’ compensation/general liability 41 44 Accrued rent 27 26 Litigation exposure 2 3 Interest expense limitation 48 — Mirror savings plan 7 8 Pension and other retiree obligations 1 34 Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 719 723 Other 40 68 Total deferred tax assets 954 991 Valuation allowance (802 ) (766 ) Total net deferred tax assets 152 225 Liabilities Depreciation and amortization (223 ) (310 ) Tax benefit transfers (29 ) (31 ) Long-lived intangible assets (31 ) (27 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (283 ) (368 ) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (131 ) $ (143 ) The Tax Act, enacted in December 2017, significantly changed the U.S. corporate income tax laws. In connection with the enactment, we recorded a net benefit of $75 million during the fourth quarter of 2017, which is primarily due to the revaluation of net deferred tax liabilities based on the new lower corporate income tax rate. As of February 2, 2019 , a valuation allowance of $802 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. We are required to allocate a portion of our tax provision between operating losses and Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss). In 2018, we experienced a loss in continuing operations and income in 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 $802 million noted above. The Company has federal net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of $2.1 billion and $69 million of federal tax credit carryforwards as of February 2, 2019 that expire in 2032 through 2034. These NOL carryforwards arose prior to December 31, 2017 and are available to offset future taxable income. The Company may recognize additional NOLs in the future which, under the Tax Act, would not expire but would only be available to offset up to 80% of the Company’s future taxable income. The Company has $200 million of federal unused interest deductions that do not expire but can be used in the future only to the extent the Company has interest limitation (explained below) in excess of its interest expense. Additionally, the Company has state NOLs that are subject to various limitations and expiration dates beginning in 2019 through 2039 and are offset fully by valuation allowances. The NOL and credit carryforwards have a potential to be used to offset future taxable income and reduce future cash tax liabilities by approximately $719 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. Interest Limitation: The Tax Act limits the Company’s interest deduction to 30% of tax earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization beginning in 2018 through 2021. Thereafter, the interest deduction is limited to 30% of tax earnings before interest and taxes. Any disallowed interest in a year becomes a separate deferred tax asset with an indefinite carryforward period that can be utilized by the Company in a future tax year by an amount equal to its interest limitation in excess of its interest expense for that year. In 2018, the Company had net interest expense of $200 million disallowed which became a $48 million deferred tax asset on which a full valuation allowance was recorded. The Company’s ability to utilize NOL and credit carryforwards and unused interest deductions could be further limited if it were to experience an “ownership change,” as defined in Section 382 of the Code and similar state provisions. An ownership change can occur whenever there is a cumulative shift in the ownership of a company by more than 50 percentage points by one or more “5% stockholders” within a three-year period. The occurrence of such a change generally limits the amount of carryforwards a company could utilize in a given year to the aggregate fair market value of the company’s common stock immediately prior to the ownership change, multiplied by the long-term tax-exempt interest rate in effect for the month of the ownership change. As discussed in Note 13, on January 27, 2014, the Board adopted the Amended Rights Agreement to help prevent acquisitions of the Company’s common stock that could result in an ownership change under Section 382 which helps preserve the Company’s ability to use its NOL and tax credit carryforwards. The Amended Rights Agreement was ratified by the shareholder vote on May 16, 2014. On May 19, 2017, stockholders approved the extension of the term of the agreement to January 26, 2020. The Amended Rights Agreement is designed to prevent acquisitions of the Company’s common stock that would result in a stockholder owning 4.9% or more of the Company’s common stock (as calculated under Section 382), or any existing holder of 4.9% or more of the Company’s common stock acquiring additional shares, by substantially diluting the ownership interest of any such stockholder unless the stockholder obtains an exemption from the Board. A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ 35 $ 79 $ 91 Additions for tax positions of prior years 3 4 16 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (1 ) (45 ) (24 ) Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities (2 ) (3 ) (4 ) Balance at end of year $ 35 $ 35 $ 79 Unrecognized tax benefits included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) $ 32 $ 32 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 7) 2 2 Other liabilities (Note 8) 1 1 Total $ 35 $ 35 As of the end of 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the unrecognized tax benefits balance included $32 million , that, if recognized, would be a benefit in the income tax provision after giving consideration to the offsetting effect of $7 million , $7 million and $11 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 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were $1 million , $1 million and $2 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 2016. 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Information ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Supplemental cash flow information Income taxes received/(paid), net $ (8 ) $ (9 ) $ (10 ) Interest received/(paid), net (293 ) (302 ) (344 ) Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment and software (15 ) 25 20 Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable — — 1

Litigation, Other Contingencies

Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees [Abstract]
Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees	Litigation and Other Contingencies Litigation Shareholder Derivative Litigation On October 19, 2018, a shareholder of the Company, Juan Rojas, filed a shareholder derivative action against certain present and former members of the Company’s Board of Directors in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The Company is named as a nominal defendant. The lawsuit asserts claims for breaches of fiduciary duties based on alleged failures to prevent the Company from engaging in allegedly unlawful promotional pricing practices. 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. 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, 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 February 2, 2019 , we have an estimated accrual of $19 million related to potential environmental liabilities that is recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. This estimate covered potential liabilities primarily related to underground storage tanks and remediation of environmental conditions involving our former drugstore locations. 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 estimated amount, 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
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 2018 and 2017 : 2018 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,584 $ 2,762 $ 2,653 $ 3,665 Credit income and other 87 67 80 121 Total revenues 2,671 2,829 2,733 3,786 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 1,712 1,831 1,808 2,519 SG&A expenses 826 880 883 1,007 Restructuring and management transition (1) 7 2 11 2 Net income/(loss) (78 ) (101 ) (151 ) 75 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (2) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.48 ) $ 0.24 2017 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,701 $ 2,985 $ 2,817 $ 4,051 Credit income and other 83 83 69 84 Total revenues 2,784 3,068 2,886 4,135 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 1,725 1,932 1,859 2,692 SG&A expenses 938 935 920 1,052 Restructuring and management transition (3) 100 23 52 9 Net income/(loss) (187 ) (48 ) (125 ) 242 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (2) $ (0.60 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.40 ) $ 0.77 (1) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2018 consisted of the following: ($ in million) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 7 $ 2 $ 2 $ 2 Management transition — — 9 — Total $ 7 $ 2 $ 11 $ 2 (2) 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. (3) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2017 consisted of the following: ($ in millions) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 98 $ 23 $ 52 $ 3 Other 2 — — 6 Total $ 100 $ 23 $ 52 $ 9

Basis of Presentation and Con_2

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 2018 February 2, 2019 52 2017 February 3, 2018 53 2016 January 28, 2017 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 Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue	Revenue Our contracts with customers primarily consist of sales of merchandise and services at the point of sale, sales of gift cards to a customer for a future purchase, customer loyalty rewards that provide discount rewards to customers based on purchase activity, and certain licensing and profit sharing arrangements involving the use of our intellectual property by others. Revenue includes Total net sales and Credit income and other. Net sales are categorized by merchandise and service sale groupings as we believe it best depicts the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flow. The following table provides the components of Net sales for 2018, 2017 and 2016: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Women’s apparel $ 2,579 22 % $ 2,747 22 % $ 2,933 23 % Men’s apparel and accessories 2,431 21 % 2,596 21 % 2,700 21 % Home 1,606 14 % 1,892 15 % 1,634 13 % Women’s accessories, including Sephora 1,506 13 % 1,637 13 % 1,634 13 % Children’s, including toys 1,070 9 % 1,145 9 % 1,222 10 % Footwear and handbags 954 8 % 1,053 8 % 1,055 8 % Jewelry 799 7 % 764 6 % 722 6 % Services and other 719 6 % 720 6 % 671 6 % Total net sales $ 11,664 100 % $ 12,554 100 % $ 12,571 100 % Credit income and other encompasses the revenue earned from the agreement with Synchrony Financial (Synchrony) associated with our private label credit card and co-branded MasterCard® programs. Merchandise and Service Sales Total net sales, which exclude sales taxes, are generally recorded when payment is received and the customer takes control 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. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are also included in total net sales with corresponding costs recorded as cost of goods sold. Net sales are not recognized for estimated future returns which are estimated based primarily on historical return rates and sales levels. Gift Card Revenue At the time gift cards are sold a performance obligation is created and no revenue is recognized; rather, a contract liability is established for our obligation to provide a merchandise or service sale to the customer for the face value of the card. The contract liability is relieved and a net sale is recognized when gift cards are redeemed for merchandise or services. We recognize gift card breakage, net of required escheatment, over the redemption pattern of gift cards. Breakage is estimated based on historical redemption patterns and the estimates can vary based on changes in the usage patterns of our customers. Customer Loyalty Rewards Customers who spend a certain amount with us using our private label card or registered loyalty card receive points that can accumulate towards earning JCPenney Rewards certificates, which are redeemable for a discount on future purchases. Points earned by a loyalty customer do not expire but any certificates earned expire two months from the date of issuance. We account for our customer loyalty rewards by deferring a portion of our sales to loyalty points expected to be earned towards a reward certificate, and then recognize the reward certificate as a net sale when used by the customer in connection with a merchandise or service sale. The points earned toward a future reward are valued at their relative standalone selling price by applying fair value based on historical redemption patterns. The liabilities related to our gift cards and our customer loyalty program are included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and constitute our contract liability. The balance of these liabilities were as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Gift cards $ 140 $ 144 Loyalty rewards 60 73 Total contract liability $ 200 $ 217 Contract liability includes consideration received for gift card and loyalty related performance obligations which have not been satisfied as of a given date. A rollforward of the amounts included in contract liability for 2018 and 2017 are as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 217 $ 228 Current period gift cards sold and loyalty reward points earned 422 500 Net sales from amounts included in contract liability opening balances (80 ) (94 ) Net sales from current period usage (359 ) (417 ) Ending balance $ 200 $ 217 Licensing Agreements Our private label credit card and co-branded MasterCard® programs are owned and serviced by Synchrony. Under our agreement, we receive periodic cash payments from Synchrony based upon the consumer's usage of co-branded card and the performance of the credit card portfolio. We participate in the programs by providing marketing promotions designed to increase the use of each card, including enhanced marketing offers for cardholders. Additionally, we accept payments in our stores from cardholders who prefer to pay in person when they are shopping in our locations. Revenue related to this agreement is recognized over the time we have fulfilled our deliverables and is reflected in Credit income and other. Principal Versus Agent We assess principal versus agent considerations depending on our control of the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. When we are the principal and have control of the specified good or service, we include as a net sale the gross amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled for that specified good or service in revenue. In contrast, when we are the agent and do not have control of the specified good or service, we include as a net sale the fee or commission to which we expect to be entitled for the agency service. In certain instances, the fee or commission might be the net amount retained after paying the supplier.
Cost of Goods Sold (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization)	Cost of Goods Sold (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization) Cost of goods sold includes 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 using the retail method (RIM). Under RIM, 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. In 2017, we changed our method of accounting for merchandise inventories for our Internet operations from the lower of standard cost (representing average vendor costs) or net realizable value to the lower of cost or market using RIM. Along with this change, we retired certain legacy systems and implemented a new module of our enterprise resource planning system to account for merchandise inventories. Shrinkage accruals are estimated as a percent of sales for a given period based on physical inventories or cycle count activities. Physical inventory counts for stores are taken at least annually and cycle count activities for distribution centers and regional warehouses are executed on a daily basis. Inventory records and shrinkage accruals are adjusted appropriately based on the actual results from physical inventories and cycle counts. The shrinkage rate from the most recent physical inventory and cycle count activity, in combination with current events and historical experience, is used as the standard for the shrinkage accrual rate for the next inventory cycle or cycle count activity. Historically, our actual physical inventory and cycle counts results have shown our estimates to be reliable.
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, loss or impairment 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. Assets or asset groups that trigger an impairment review are tested for recoverability by comparing the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus any net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset to the carrying value of the asset. If the asset or asset group is not recoverable on a undiscounted cash flow basis, the amount of the impairment loss is measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its fair value and and depending on the transaction any loss is included in Restructuring and management transition or 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 transaction. 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. • 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 remaining 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 Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table provides the components of Net sales for 2018, 2017 and 2016: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Women’s apparel $ 2,579 22 % $ 2,747 22 % $ 2,933 23 % Men’s apparel and accessories 2,431 21 % 2,596 21 % 2,700 21 % Home 1,606 14 % 1,892 15 % 1,634 13 % Women’s accessories, including Sephora 1,506 13 % 1,637 13 % 1,634 13 % Children’s, including toys 1,070 9 % 1,145 9 % 1,222 10 % Footwear and handbags 954 8 % 1,053 8 % 1,055 8 % Jewelry 799 7 % 764 6 % 722 6 % Services and other 719 6 % 720 6 % 671 6 % Total net sales $ 11,664 100 % $ 12,554 100 % $ 12,571 100 %
Contract with Customer, Liability	The liabilities related to our gift cards and our customer loyalty program are included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and constitute our contract liability. The balance of these liabilities were as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Gift cards $ 140 $ 144 Loyalty rewards 60 73 Total contract liability $ 200 $ 217
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability Rollforward	Customer Loyalty Rewards Customers who spend a certain amount with us using our private label card or registered loyalty card receive points that can accumulate towards earning JCPenney Rewards certificates, which are redeemable for a discount on future purchases. Points earned by a loyalty customer do not expire but any certificates earned expire two months from the date of issuance. We account for our customer loyalty rewards by deferring a portion of our sales to loyalty points expected to be earned towards a reward certificate, and then recognize the reward certificate as a net sale when used by the customer in connection with a merchandise or service sale. The points earned toward a future reward are valued at their relative standalone selling price by applying fair value based on historical redemption patterns. The liabilities related to our gift cards and our customer loyalty program are included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and constitute our contract liability. The balance of these liabilities were as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Gift cards $ 140 $ 144 Loyalty rewards 60 73 Total contract liability $ 200 $ 217 Contract liability includes consideration received for gift card and loyalty related performance obligations which have not been satisfied as of a given date. A rollforward of the amounts included in contract liability for 2018 and 2017 are as follows: (in millions) 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 217 $ 228 Current period gift cards sold and loyalty reward points earned 422 500 Net sales from amounts included in contract liability opening balances (80 ) (94 ) Net sales from current period usage (359 ) (417 ) Ending balance $ 200 $ 217
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net	Estimated Useful Lives ($ in millions) (Years) 2018 2017 Land N/A $ 236 $ 245 Buildings 50 4,608 4,750 Furniture and equipment 3-20 1,343 1,603 Leasehold improvements (1) 1,070 1,068 Capital leases (equipment) 3-5 106 115 Accumulated depreciation (3,425 ) (3,500 ) Property and equipment, net $ 3,938 $ 4,281 (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.

Changes in Accounting for Rev_2

Changes in Accounting for Revenue Recognition and Retirement-Related Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Schedule of Prior Period Adjustments Made to Consolidated Statements of Operations [Table Text Block]	Consolidated Statements of Operations 2017 2016 ($ in millions, except per share data) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Total net sales $ 12,506 $ 12,554 $ 48 $ 12,547 $ 12,571 $ 24 Credit income and other — 319 319 — 347 347 Total revenues 12,506 12,873 367 12,547 12,918 371 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) 8,174 8,208 34 8,071 8,097 26 Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) 3,468 3,845 377 3,538 3,973 435 Pension 21 — (21 ) 19 — (19 ) Restructuring and management transition 303 184 (119 ) 26 26 — Operating income/(loss) 116 212 96 395 324 (71 ) Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) — 98 98 — (53 ) (53 ) Income/(loss) before income taxes (242 ) (244 ) (2 ) 2 (16 ) (18 ) Net income/(loss) $ (116 ) $ (118 ) $ (2 ) $ 1 $ (17 ) $ (18 ) Basic earnings/(loss) per common share $ (0.37 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ (0.06 ) Diluted earnings/loss per common share $ (0.37 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.00 $ (0.06 ) $ (0.06 )
Schedule of Prior Period Adjustments Made to Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) 2017 2016 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Net income/(loss) $ (116 ) $ (118 ) $ (2 ) $ 1 $ (17 ) $ (18 )
Schedule of Prior Period Adjustments Made to Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Consolidated Balance Sheet 2017 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Merchandise inventory $ 2,762 $ 2,803 $ 41 Other accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,119 1,156 37 Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit) (3,122 ) (3,118 ) 4
Schedule of Prior Period Adjustments Made to Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity [Table Text Block]	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 2017 2016 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit) Beginning balance $ (3,006 ) $ (3,000 ) $ 6 $ (3,007 ) $ (2,983 ) $ 24 Net income/(loss) (116 ) (118 ) (2 ) 1 (17 ) (18 ) Ending balance $ (3,122 ) $ (3,118 ) $ 4 $ (3,006 ) $ (3,000 ) $ 6
Schedule of Prior Period Adjustments Made to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 2017 2016 ($ in millions) Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Previously Reported As Adjusted Effect of Change Cash flows from operating activities: Net income/(loss) $ (116 ) $ (118 ) $ (2 ) $ 1 $ (17 ) $ (18 ) Inventory 92 93 1 (133 ) (141 ) (8 ) Accrued expenses and other (63 ) (62 ) 1 (147 ) (121 ) 26

Earnings_(Loss) per Share (Tabl

Earnings/(Loss) per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Earnings/(loss) Net income/(loss) $ (255 ) $ (118 ) $ (17 ) Shares Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares) 315.7 311.1 308.1 Adjustment for assumed dilution: Stock options and restricted stock awards — — — Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares) 315.7 311.1 308.1 EPS Basic $ (0.81 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.06 ) Diluted $ (0.81 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.06 )
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) 2018 2017 2016 Stock options, restricted stock awards and a warrant 24.8 31.5 17.8

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	($ in millions) 2018 2017 Capitalized software, net $ 334 $ 300 Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (1) 275 275 Revolving credit facility unamortized costs, net 22 28 Interest rate swaps (Notes 8, 9 and 10) 10 9 Realty investments (Note 18) 1 5 Other 35 44 Total $ 677 $ 661 (1) Amounts are net of an accumulated impairment loss of $9 million.

Other Accounts Payable and Ac_2

Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	($ in millions) 2018 2017 Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus $ 154 $ 193 Customer gift cards 140 144 Taxes other than income taxes 85 102 Loyalty rewards 60 73 Interest 71 67 Advertising 78 77 Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability self-insurance 45 44 Restructuring and management transition (Note 17) 9 26 Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 16) 30 29 Capital expenditures 43 58 Occupancy and rent-related 28 28 Other 252 315 Total $ 995 $ 1,156

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Liabilities	($ in millions) 2018 2017 Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 16) $ 116 $ 153 Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 107 121 Deferred developer/tenant allowances 144 139 Deferred rent liability 103 97 Interest rate swaps (Notes 6, 9 and 10) 15 — Restructuring and management transition (Note 17) 9 15 Other 64 42 Total $ 558 $ 567

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 Line Item in the Financial Statements Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) $ (13 ) $ 9 Accumulated other comprehensive income Gain/(loss) recognized in net income/(loss) 2 (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 2018 2017 Balance Sheet Location 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps N/A $ — $ — Other accounts payable and accrued expenses $ — $ 1 Interest rate swaps Other assets 10 9 Other liabilities 15 — Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ 10 $ 9 $ 15 $ 1

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 February 2, 2019 As of February 3, 2018 ($ in millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, capital leases, financing obligation and notes payable $ 3,856 $ 2,579 $ 4,063 $ 3,607

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	($ in millions) 2018 2017 Issue: 5.75% Senior Notes Due 2018 (1) $ — $ 190 8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019 50 175 5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (1) 110 360 2016 Term Loan Facility (Matures in 2023) 1,583 1,625 5.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 (1) 500 500 7.125% Debentures Due 2023 10 10 8.625% Senior Secured Second Priority Notes Due 2025 (1) 400 — 6.9% Notes Due 2026 2 2 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2036 (1) 388 388 7.4% Debentures Due 2037 313 313 7.625% Notes Due 2097 500 500 Total debt 3,856 4,063 Unamortized debt issuance costs (48 ) (51 ) Less: current maturities (92 ) (232 ) Total long-term debt $ 3,716 $ 3,780 Weighted-average interest rate at year end 6.3 % 6.1 % Weighted-average maturity (in years) 16 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) 2019 $ 92 2020 152 2021 42 2022 42 2023 1,925 Thereafter 1,603 Total $ 3,856

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 28, 2017 $ (421 ) $ (33 ) $ (2 ) $ (17 ) $ (473 ) Current period change 91 7 2 13 113 February 3, 2018 $ (330 ) $ (26 ) $ — $ (4 ) $ (360 ) Current period change 40 4 (1 ) (11 ) 32 February 2, 2019 $ (290 ) $ (22 ) $ (1 ) $ (15 ) $ (328 )

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Stock awards $ 7 $ 18 $ 27 Stock options 3 7 8 Total stock-based compensation (1) $ 10 $ 25 $ 35 Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements $ — $ — $ — (1) Excludes $0 million , $2 million and $0 million for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17 ).
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended February 2, 2019 : Shares (in thousands) Weighted - Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($ in millions) (1) Outstanding at February 3, 2018 14,275 $ 14 Granted 87 1 Exercised — — Forfeited/canceled (5,689 ) 12 Outstanding at February 2, 2019 8,673 14 4.0 $ — Exercisable at February 2, 2019 7,231 16 3.2 $ — (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) 2018 2017 2016 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 $0.86 in 2018 , $2.91 in 2017 and $4.89 in 2016 . We primarily used the binomial lattice valuation model to determine the fair value of the stock options granted using the following assumptions: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted-average expected option term 4.6 years 4.6 years 4.7 years Weighted-average expected volatility 93.70% 57.90% 54.22% Weighted-average risk-free interest rate 2.95% 2.02% 1.38% Weighted-average expected dividend yield (1) —% —% —% Expected dividend yield range (1) —% —% —% (1) Following the May 1, 2012 payment, we discontinued paying dividends.
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following table summarizes our non-vested stock awards activity during the year ended February 2, 2019 : 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 February 3, 2018 4,448 $ 7 3,934 $ 7 Granted 11,202 2 2,646 4 Vested (2,173 ) 6 (1,742 ) 7 Forfeited/canceled (2,407 ) 5 (3,431 ) 6 Non-vested at February 2, 2019 11,070 3 1,407 5

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Rent Expense	Rent expense, net of sublease income, was as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense $ 125 $ 177 $ 214 Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) 6 8 7 Personal property rent expense 38 29 31 Total rent expense $ 169 $ 214 $ 252 Less: sublease income (1) (10 ) (11 ) (11 ) Net rent expense $ 159 $ 203 $ 241 (1) Sublease income is reported in Real estate and other, net.
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	As of February 2, 2019 , 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) 2019 $ 190 2020 178 2021 163 2022 148 2023 135 Thereafter 1,626 Less: sublease income (43 ) Total minimum lease payments $ 2,397
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	($ in millions) 2019 $ 21 2020 19 2021 19 2022 19 2023 19 Thereafter 167 Total payments 264 Plus: amount representing residual asset balance 77 Less: amounts representing interest (129 ) Present value of net minimum lease obligations, financing obligation and note payable $ 212

Retirement Benefit Plans (Table

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Service cost $ 38 $ 42 $ 55 Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income): Interest cost 141 150 160 Expected return on plan assets (223 ) (216 ) (215 ) Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) (3 ) 25 11 Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 7 7 8 Settlement expense 7 13 — Curtailment (gain)/loss recognized — 7 — Special termination benefit recognized — 112 — (71 ) 98 (36 ) Net periodic benefit expense/(income) $ (33 ) $ 140 $ 19
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations	Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Change in PBO Beginning balance $ 3,467 $ 3,473 $ 182 $ 152 Service cost 37 42 1 — Interest cost 133 143 8 7 Special termination benefits — 88 — 24 Settlements (174 ) (217 ) — — Curtailments — (27 ) — 3 Actuarial loss/(gain) (289 ) 126 (12 ) 31 Benefits (paid) (158 ) (161 ) (33 ) (35 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,016 $ 3,467 $ 146 $ 182 Change in fair value of plan assets Beginning balance $ 3,528 $ 3,455 $ — $ — Company contributions — — 33 35 Actual return on assets (1) (33 ) 451 — — Settlements (174 ) (217 ) — — Benefits (paid) (158 ) (161 ) (33 ) (35 ) Balance at measurement date $ 3,163 $ 3,528 $ — $ — Funded status of the plan $ 147 (2) $ 61 (2) $ (146 ) (3) $ (182 ) (3) (1) Includes plan administrative expenses. (2) $147 million in 2018 and $61 million in 2017 were included in Prepaid pension in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) $30 million in 2018 and $29 million in 2017 were included in Other accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the remaining amounts were included in Other liabilities.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Primary Pension Plan Supplemental Plans ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net actuarial loss/(gain) $ 129 $ 169 $ 9 $ 18 Prior service cost/(credit) 30 37 (3 ) (3 ) Total $ 159 (1) $ 206 $ 6 $ 15 (1) In 2019 , approximately $7 million for the Primary Pension Plan is expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and into the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	Investments at Fair Value at February 2, 2019 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 9 $ — $ — $ 9 Common collective trusts — 60 — 60 Cash and cash equivalents total 9 60 — 69 Common collective trusts – international — 55 — 55 Equity securities – domestic 326 — — 326 Equity securities – international 146 — — 146 Equity securities total 472 55 — 527 Common collective trusts — 897 — 897 Corporate bonds — 985 4 989 Swaps — 647 — 647 Government securities — 200 — 200 Mortgage backed securities — 5 — 5 Other fixed income — 107 6 113 Fixed income total — 2,841 10 2,851 Public REITs 41 — — 41 Real estate total 41 — — 41 Total investment assets at fair value $ 522 $ 2,956 $ 10 $ 3,488 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (642 ) $ — $ (642 ) Other fixed income (7 ) (2 ) — (9 ) Fixed income total (7 ) (644 ) — (651 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ (7 ) $ (644 ) $ — $ (651 ) Accounts payable, net (26 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 164 Private real estate 55 Hedge funds 133 Total investments at NAV $ 352 Total net assets $ 3,163 (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 February 3, 2018 ($ in millions) Level 1 (1) Level 2 (1) Level 3 Total Assets Cash $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 Common collective trusts — 100 — 100 Cash and cash equivalents total 18 100 — 118 Common collective trusts – international — 155 — 155 Equity securities – domestic 426 — — 426 Equity securities – international 160 — — 160 Equity securities total 586 155 — 741 Common collective trusts — 904 — 904 Corporate bonds — 982 10 992 Swaps — 848 — 848 Government securities — 187 — 187 Mortgage backed securities — 6 — 6 Other fixed income — 143 4 147 Fixed income total — 3,070 14 3,084 Public REITs 38 — — 38 Real estate total 38 — — 38 Total investment assets at fair value $ 642 $ 3,325 $ 14 $ 3,981 Liabilities Swaps $ — $ (837 ) $ — $ (837 ) Other fixed income — (5 ) — (5 ) Fixed income total — (842 ) — (842 ) Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ (842 ) $ — $ (842 ) Accounts payable, net (47 ) Investments at Net Asset Value (NAV) (2) Private equity $ 191 Private real estate 62 Hedge funds 183 Total investments at NAV $ 436 Total net assets $ 3,528 (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	2018 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ 4 $ 10 Purchases and issuances 3 — Sales, maturities and settlements (1 ) (6 ) Balance, end of year $ 6 $ 4 2017 ($ in millions) Corporate Loans Corporate Bonds Balance, beginning of year $ — $ 7 Realized gains/(loss) — (7 ) Unrealized (losses)/gains — 6 Purchases and issuances 4 6 Sales, maturities and settlements — (2 ) Balance, end of year $ 4 $ 10
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	($ in millions) Primary Plan Benefits Supplemental Plan Benefits 2019 $ 236 $ 30 2020 233 27 2021 235 21 2022 230 8 2023 227 8 2024-2028 1,079 38
Schedule of Target Allocation Ranges for Defined Benefit Plan Assets	2018 Target Plan Assets Asset Class Allocation Ranges 2018 2017 Equity 10% - 30% 18 % 23 % Fixed income 60% - 70% 68 % 62 % Real estate, cash and other investments 0% - 20% 14 % 15 % Total 100 % 100 %
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	2018 2017 2016 Discount rate 4.33 % 3.98 % 4.40 % Salary progression rate 2.8 % 3.8 % 3.9 %
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	2018 2017 2016 Expected return on plan assets 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.75 % Discount rate 3.98 % 4.40 % (1) 4.73 % Salary increase 3.8 % 3.9 % 3.9 % (1) As of January 31, 2017. The Primary Pension Plan was remeasured as of March 31, 2017 using a discount rate of 4.34% and as of October 31, 2017 using a discount rate of 3.94%.

Restructuring and Management _2

Restructuring and Management Transition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 2018 Home office and stores $ 13 $ 176 $ 8 $ 486 Management transition 9 — 3 264 Other — 8 15 186 Total $ 22 $ 184 $ 26 $ 936
Restructuring and Management Transition Charges	Activity for the restructuring and management transition liability for 2018 and 2017 was as follows: ($ in millions) Home Office and Stores Management Transition Other Total January 28, 2017 $ 4 $ — $ 27 $ 31 Charges 102 — 5 107 Cash payments (72 ) — (25 ) (97 ) February 3, 2018 34 — 7 41 Charges 16 9 — 25 Cash payments (34 ) (9 ) (5 ) (48 ) February 2, 2019 $ 16 $ — $ 2 $ 18

Real Estate and Other, Net (Tab

Real Estate and Other, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Net gain from sale of non-operating assets $ — $ — $ (5 ) Investment income from Home Office Land Joint Venture (4 ) (31 ) (28 ) Net gain from sale of operating assets (67 ) (119 ) (73 ) Impairments 52 — — Other — 4 (5 ) Total expense/(income) $ (19 ) $ (146 ) $ (111 )

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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) 2018 2017 2016 Current Federal and foreign $ (5 ) $ (60 ) $ (12 ) State and local 1 1 4 Total current (4 ) (59 ) (8 ) Deferred Federal and foreign (17 ) (63 ) 9 State and local 5 (4 ) — Total deferred (12 ) (67 ) 9 Total income tax expense/(benefit) $ (16 ) $ (126 ) $ 1
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	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) 2018 2017 2016 Federal income tax at statutory rate $ (57 ) $ (82 ) $ 1 State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit (17 ) (12 ) (2 ) Increase/(decrease) in valuation allowance 47 33 (1 ) Effect of U.S. tax reform — (75 ) — Other, including permanent differences and credits 11 10 3 Total income tax expense/(benefit) $ (16 ) $ (126 ) $ 1
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Assets Merchandise inventory $ 4 $ — Accrued vacation pay 8 8 Gift cards 35 42 Stock-based compensation 19 30 State taxes 3 5 Workers’ compensation/general liability 41 44 Accrued rent 27 26 Litigation exposure 2 3 Interest expense limitation 48 — Mirror savings plan 7 8 Pension and other retiree obligations 1 34 Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 719 723 Other 40 68 Total deferred tax assets 954 991 Valuation allowance (802 ) (766 ) Total net deferred tax assets 152 225 Liabilities Depreciation and amortization (223 ) (310 ) Tax benefit transfers (29 ) (31 ) Long-lived intangible assets (31 ) (27 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (283 ) (368 ) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (131 ) $ (143 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ 35 $ 79 $ 91 Additions for tax positions of prior years 3 4 16 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (1 ) (45 ) (24 ) Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities (2 ) (3 ) (4 ) Balance at end of year $ 35 $ 35 $ 79 Unrecognized tax benefits included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: ($ in millions) 2018 2017 Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) $ 32 $ 32 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 7) 2 2 Other liabilities (Note 8) 1 1 Total $ 35 $ 35

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	($ in millions) 2018 2017 2016 Supplemental cash flow information Income taxes received/(paid), net $ (8 ) $ (9 ) $ (10 ) Interest received/(paid), net (293 ) (302 ) (344 ) Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment and software (15 ) 25 20 Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable — — 1

Quarterly Results of Operatio_2

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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 2018 and 2017 : 2018 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,584 $ 2,762 $ 2,653 $ 3,665 Credit income and other 87 67 80 121 Total revenues 2,671 2,829 2,733 3,786 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 1,712 1,831 1,808 2,519 SG&A expenses 826 880 883 1,007 Restructuring and management transition (1) 7 2 11 2 Net income/(loss) (78 ) (101 ) (151 ) 75 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (2) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.48 ) $ 0.24 2017 ($ in millions, except EPS) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total net sales $ 2,701 $ 2,985 $ 2,817 $ 4,051 Credit income and other 83 83 69 84 Total revenues 2,784 3,068 2,886 4,135 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 1,725 1,932 1,859 2,692 SG&A expenses 938 935 920 1,052 Restructuring and management transition (3) 100 23 52 9 Net income/(loss) (187 ) (48 ) (125 ) 242 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (2) $ (0.60 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.40 ) $ 0.77 (1) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2018 consisted of the following: ($ in million) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 7 $ 2 $ 2 $ 2 Management transition — — 9 — Total $ 7 $ 2 $ 11 $ 2 (2) 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. (3) Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2017 consisted of the following: ($ in millions) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Home office and stores $ 98 $ 23 $ 52 $ 3 Other 2 — — 6 Total $ 100 $ 23 $ 52 $ 9

Basis of Presentation and Con_3

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation (Nature of Operations) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019statedepartment_store	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
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 872 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	864
Number of states in which entity operates | state	49
State of incorporation	Delaware
Fiscal Period Duration	364 days	371 days	364 days
J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Year incorporated	1924
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Year incorporated	2002
Founded by James Cash Penney [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Year incorporated	1902

Significant Accounting Polici_4

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 3,665	$ 2,653	$ 2,762	$ 2,584	$ 4,051	$ 2,817	$ 2,985	$ 2,701	$ 11,664	$ 12,554	[1]	$ 12,571	[1]
Women's apparel [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 2,579	$ 2,747		$ 2,933
Percentage of merchandise mix									22.00%	22.00%		23.00%
Men's apparel and accessories [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 2,431	$ 2,596		$ 2,700
Percentage of merchandise mix									21.00%	21.00%		21.00%
Home [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 1,606	$ 1,892		$ 1,634
Percentage of merchandise mix									14.00%	15.00%		13.00%
Women's accessories, including Sephora [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 1,506	$ 1,637		$ 1,634
Percentage of merchandise mix									13.00%	13.00%		13.00%
Children's, including toys [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 1,070	$ 1,145		$ 1,222
Percentage of merchandise mix									9.00%	9.00%		10.00%
Footwear and handbags [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 954	$ 1,053		$ 1,055
Percentage of merchandise mix									8.00%	8.00%		8.00%
Jewelry [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 799	$ 764		$ 722
Percentage of merchandise mix									7.00%	6.00%		6.00%
Services and other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 719	$ 720		$ 671
Percentage of merchandise mix									6.00%	6.00%		6.00%
Total [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales									$ 11,664	$ 12,554		$ 12,571
Percentage of merchandise mix									100.00%	100.00%		100.00%
[1]	As Adjusted

Significant Accounting Polici_5

Significant Accounting Policies Contract with Customer Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Contract with Customer Liability [Line Items]
Gift cards			$ 140	$ 144
Loyalty rewards			60	73
Total contract liability	$ 217	$ 228	200	217
Contract with Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	217	228
Current period gift cards sold and loyalty reward points earned	422	500
Net sales from amounts included in contract liability opening balances	(80)	(94)
Net sales from current period usage	(359)	(417)
Ending balance	200	217
Total [Member]
Contract with Customer Liability [Line Items]
Total contract liability	217	217	$ 200	$ 217
Contract with Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	217
Ending balance	$ 200	$ 217

Significant Accounting Polici_6

Significant Accounting Policies (Advertising) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cooperative advertising vendor reimbursements	$ 26	$ 27	$ 26
Advertising costs	$ 698	$ 714	$ 769

Significant Accounting Polici_7

Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation		$ (3,425)	$ (3,500)
Property and equipment, net		3,938	4,281	[1]
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		236	245
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 4,608	4,750
Estimated useful lives		50 years
Furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 1,343	1,603
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	[2]	$ 1,070	1,068
Capital Leases (Equipment) [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 106	$ 115
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]	As Adjusted
[2]	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 Polici_8

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Stock-Based Compensation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
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.   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

Changes in Accounting for Rev_3

Changes in Accounting for Revenue Recognition and Retirement-Related Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Nov. 03, 2018		Aug. 04, 2018		May 05, 2018		Feb. 03, 2018		Oct. 28, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017		Apr. 29, 2017		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017		Jan. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Merchandise inventory	$ 2,437								$ 2,803	[1]							$ 2,437	$ 2,803	[1]
Total net sales	3,665		$ 2,653		$ 2,762		$ 2,584		4,051		$ 2,817		$ 2,985		$ 2,701		11,664	12,554	[1]	$ 12,571	[1]
Credit income and other	121		80		67		87		84		69		83		83		355	319	[1]	347	[1]
Total revenues	3,786		2,733		2,829		2,671		4,135		2,886		3,068		2,784		12,019	12,873	[1]	12,918	[1]
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	2,519		1,808		1,831		1,712		2,692		1,859		1,932		1,725		7,870	8,208	[1]	8,097	[1]
SG&A expenses	1,007		883		880		826		1,052		920		935		938		3,596	3,845	[1]	3,973	[1]
Restructuring and management transition	2	[2]	$ 11	[2]	$ 2	[2]	$ 7	[2]	9	[3]	52	[3]	$ 23	[3]	$ 100	[3]	22	184	[1]	26	[1]
Operating income/(loss)																	(6)	212	[1]	324	[1]
Income/(loss) before income taxes																	(271)	(244)	[1]	(16)	[1]
Net income/(loss)																	$ (255)	$ (118)	[1]	$ (17)	[1]
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share																	$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)	[1]	$ (0.06)	[1]
Diluted earnings/loss per common share																	$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)	[1]	$ (0.06)	[1]
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses	995								1,156	[1]							$ 995	$ 1,156	[1]
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)	$ (3,373)								(3,118)	[1]							(3,373)	(3,118)	[1]
Inventory																	366	93	[1]	$ (141)	[1]
Accrued expenses and other																	$ (113)	(62)	[1]	(121)	[1]
Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Merchandise inventory									2,762									2,762
Total net sales																		12,506		12,547
Credit income and other																		0		0
Total revenues																		12,506		12,547
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)																		8,174		8,071
SG&A expenses																		3,468		3,538
Pension																		21		19
Restructuring and management transition																		303		26
Operating income/(loss)																		116		395
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income)																		0		0
Income/(loss) before income taxes																		(242)		2
Net income/(loss)																		$ (116)		$ 1
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share																		$ (0.37)		$ 0
Diluted earnings/loss per common share																		$ (0.37)		$ 0
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses											1,119
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)									(3,122)		(3,122)							$ (3,122)		$ (3,006)		$ (3,007)
Inventory																		(92)		133
Accrued expenses and other																		(63)		(147)
As Adjusted [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Merchandise inventory									2,803									2,803
Total net sales																		12,554		12,571
Credit income and other																		319		347
Total revenues																		12,873		12,918
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)																		8,208		8,097
SG&A expenses																		3,845		3,973
Pension																		0		0
Restructuring and management transition																		184		26
Operating income/(loss)																		212		324
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income)																		98		(53)
Income/(loss) before income taxes																		(244)		(16)
Net income/(loss)																		$ (118)		$ (17)
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share																		$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Diluted earnings/loss per common share																		$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses											1,156
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)									(3,118)		(3,118)							$ (3,118)		$ (3,000)		(2,983)
Inventory																		93		(141)
Accrued expenses and other																		(62)		(121)
Effect of Change [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Merchandise inventory									41									41
Total net sales																		48		24
Credit income and other																		319		347
Total revenues																		367		371
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)																		34		26
SG&A expenses																		377		435
Pension																		(21)		(19)
Restructuring and management transition																		(119)		0
Operating income/(loss)																		96		(71)
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income)																		98		(53)
Income/(loss) before income taxes																		(2)		(18)
Net income/(loss)																		$ (2)		$ (18)
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share																		$ (0.01)		$ (0.06)
Diluted earnings/loss per common share																		$ (0.01)		$ (0.06)
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses											37
Reinvested earnings/(accumulated deficit)									$ 4		$ 4							$ 4		$ 6		$ 24
Inventory																		(1)		8
Accrued expenses and other																		$ 1		$ 26
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2018 consisted of the following:($ in million)First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterHome office and stores$7 $2 $2 $2Management transition— — 9 —Total$7 $2 $11 $2
[3]	Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2017 consisted of the following:($ in millions)First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterHome office and stores$98 $23 $52 $3Other2 — — 6Total$100 $23 $52 $9

Effect of New Accounting Stan_2

Effect of New Accounting Standards (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This standard focuses on a targeted improvement to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) enacted on December 22, 2017 from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to Retained earnings/accumulated deficit. The amount of the reclassification would be the difference between the amount initially charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income at the previously enacted U.S. federal corporate income tax rate that remains in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the amount that would have been charged or credited directly to Other comprehensive income/(loss) using the newly enacted U.S. federal corporate income tax rate, excluding the effect of any valuation allowance previously charged to Net income/(loss). ASU 2018-02 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the new accounting guidance will have on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [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) and updated by various targeted improvements, which requires 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 makes some changes, such as eliminating today’s real estate-specific guidance. As a globally converged standard, lessees and lessors are required to classify most leases using a principle generally consistent with that of International Accounting Standards. The standard also changes 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 by a modified retrospective method, with elective reliefs, which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented, or by an optional transition method, which would allow the application of current legacy guidance, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company has chosen to use the optional transition method when adopting the new standard and has chosen the package of practical expedients to not reassess whether a contract contains a lease, lease classification and accounting for initial direct costs. We have analyzed the impacts of the new standard on our current accounting policies and internal controls and are in the process of completing our testing and optimization of our third-party leasing software that will manage our lease accounting. With almost two-thirds of our store locations involved in an operating lease, the most significant impact of the new standard will be the recognition of both right-of-use assets (ROU) and lease liabilities of $1.0-$1.4 billion on our balance sheet. Included in the range of ROUs and lease liabilities to be recognized is the operating lease ROU and lease liability related to the required new accounting for the failed sale-leaseback of our Home office. Per the transition guidance of the new standard, the failed sale-leaseback will be considered a valid sale and leaseback that will result in the removal of the related real estate assets and financing obligation, and the recognition of the gain on sale recorded in Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit) and the new operating lease ROU and lease liability in the balance sheet.
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 [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. 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 adopted ASU 2016-15 on February 4, 2018 and it did not have a significant impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.

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
	Feb. 02, 2019	[2]	Nov. 03, 2018	[2]	Aug. 04, 2018	[2]	May 05, 2018	[2]	Feb. 03, 2018	[2]	Oct. 28, 2017	[2]	Jul. 29, 2017	[2]	Apr. 29, 2017	[2]	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)																	$ (255)	$ (118)	[1]	$ (17)	[1]
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic shares)																	315.7	311.1	[1]	308.1	[1]
Stock options and restricted stock awards																	0	0		0
Weighted average shares assuming dilution (diluted shares)																	315.7	311.1	[1]	308.1	[1]
Basic																	$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Diluted	$ 0.24		$ (0.48)		$ (0.32)		$ (0.25)		$ 0.77		$ (0.40)		$ (0.15)		$ (0.60)		$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Stock options, restricted stock awards and a warrant																	24.8	31.5		17.8
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	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		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalized software, net		$ 334	$ 300
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net (1)	[1]	275	275
Revolving credit facility unamortized costs, net		22	28
Interest rate swaps (Notes 8, 9 and 10)		10	9
Realty investments (Note 18)		1	5
Other		35	44
Total		$ 677	$ 661	[2]
[1]	(1) Amounts are net of an accumulated impairment loss of $9 million.
[2]	As Adjusted

Other Accounts Payable and Ac_3

Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued salaries, vacation and bonus	$ 154	$ 193
Customer gift cards	140	144
Taxes other than income taxes	85	102
Loyalty rewards	60	73
Interest	71	67
Advertising	78	77
Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability self-insurance	45	44
Restructuring and management transition (Note 17)	9	26
Current portion of retirement plan liabilities (Note 16)	30	29
Capital expenditures	43	58
Occupancy and rent-related	28	28
Other	252	315
Total	$ 995	$ 1,156	[1]
[1]	As Adjusted

Other Liabilities (Details)

Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Supplemental pension and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities (Note 16)	$ 116	$ 153
Long-term portion of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance	107	121
Deferred developer/tenant allowances	144	139
Deferred rent liability	103	97
Interest rate swaps (Notes 6, 9 and 10)	15	0
Restructuring and management transition (Note 17)	9	15
Other	64	42
Total	$ 558	$ 567	[1]
[1]	As Adjusted

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017	[2]	Sep. 04, 2018	May 07, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss)	[1]	$ (9)	$ 6	[2]	$ 3
Derivative, Notional Amount							$ 750	$ 1,250
Interest rate swaps		15	0
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		$ 10	9
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate							3.135%	2.04%
Effectiveness of interest rate swaps		100.00%
Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		$ 0	1
Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		10	9
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss)	[1]	(13)	9
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		15	0
Total [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps		15	1
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value		10	9
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax		$ 2	$ (10)
[1]	Net of $4 million, $(3) million and $(2) million of tax in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
[2]	As Adjusted

Fair Value Disclosures (Other F

Fair Value Disclosures (Other Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
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	$ 3,856	$ 4,063
Asset impairments	52	0	$ 0
Long-term debt, including current maturities, Fair Value	2,579	3,607
Carrying value of long-lived assets impaired, fair value disclosure	86
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring (Deprecated 2018-01-31)	9
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset impairments	$ 77	$ 77

Credit Facility (Details)

Credit Facility (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2017 Credit Facility			$ 2,350
Revolving Facility, maximum borrowing capacity			2,350
2017 Credit Facility, interest rate spread lowered, basis points		75
Current Borrowing Capacity Before Standby And Import Letters Of Credit			$ 1,685
2017 Credit Facility, description			The 2017 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 2017 Credit Facility are guaranteed by J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
2017 Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Jun. 20, 2022
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			$ 155
Revolving Facility, commitment fee percentage on unused capacity			0.375%
Revolving Facility, remaining borrowing capacity			$ 1,530
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Facility, interest rate at period end			1.75%
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving Facility, interest rate at period end			0.875%

Long-Term Debt (Debt Issues) (D

Long-Term Debt (Debt Issues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		$ 3,856	$ 4,063
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(48)	(51)
Total long-term debt		$ 3,716	$ 3,780	[1]
Weighted-average interest rate at year end		6.30%	6.10%
Weighted-average maturity (in years)		16 years
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount		$ 40
Less: current maturities		$ (92)	$ (232)	[1]
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	[2]	$ 0	$ 190
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		$ 50	$ 175
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	[2]	$ 110	$ 360
2016 Term Loan Facility (Matures in 2023)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Debt		$ 1,583	$ 1,625
5.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)		5.875%	5.875%
Secured Debt	[2]	$ 500	$ 500
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
Senior Secured Second Priority Notes 8.625% due 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)		8.625%	8.625%
8.625% Senior Secured Second Priority Notes Due 2025 (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Debt	[2]	$ 400	$ 0
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
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	[2]	$ 388	$ 388
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	$ 313
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
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	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
	Feb. 02, 2019
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.
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Repurchase Provision, Percentage of Outstanding Principal	101.00%
Debt Repurchase Provision, Required Beneficial Ownership Change	50.00%

Long-Term Debt (Details)

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017	[1]	Jul. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount	$ 40,000,000				$ 40,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					400,000,000	$ 0	[1]	$ 2,188,000,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ (2,000,000)				23,000,000	33,000,000	[1]	30,000,000
2016 Term Loan Facility, face amount		$ 400,000,000								$ 500,000,000
Premium On Early Retirement Of Long Term Debt		20,000,000			$ 20,000,000	$ 30,000,000	[1]	$ 0
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost		1,000,000
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost		2,000,000
8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (percent)	8.125%		8.125%		8.125%	8.125%
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	$ 50,000,000		$ 175,000,000		$ 50,000,000	$ 175,000,000
2016 Term Loan Facility (Matures in 2023)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2016 Term Loan Facility, basis spread on variable interest rate					4.25%
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%		5.875%	5.875%
5.65% Senior Notes Due 2020 (1)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repurchase, aggregate consideration paid		250,000,000
Portions of Senior Notes due 2019 and Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(23,000,000)
8.125% Senior Notes Due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repurchase, aggregate consideration paid		$ 125,000,000
Portions of Senior Notes due 2018 and Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt				$ 34,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt				$ 1,000,000
2016 Term Loan Facility (Matures in 2023)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2016 Term Loan Facility, required quarterly principal payment			$ 10,550,000
[1]	As Adjusted

Long-Term Debt (Annual Principa

Long-Term Debt (Annual Principal Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2019	$ 92
2020	152
2021	42
2022	42
2023	1,925
Thereafter	1,603
Total	$ 3,856	$ 4,063

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of the beginning of the period	[1]	$ 1,383	$ 1,360		$ 1,333
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		32	113	[1]	18	[1]
Balance as of the end of the period		1,170	1,383	[1]	1,360	[1]
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		(290)	(330)		(421)
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits		40	91
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		(22)	(26)		(33)
Current period change, pension and postretirement benefits		4	7
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		(1)	2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax		(1)	0		(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)	13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax		(15)	(4)		(17)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance as of the beginning of the period	[1]	(360)	(473)		(491)
Current period change, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)		32	113		18
Balance as of the end of the period		$ (328)	$ (360)	[1]	$ (473)	[1]
[1]	As Adjusted

Stockholders' Equity Stockholde

Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	[2]	Jan. 28, 2017	[2]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification for amortization of prior service (credit)/cost (5)	[1]	$ 4	$ 4		$ 0
Other comprehensive income/(loss)		$ 32	$ 113		$ 18
[1]	Net of $(3) million of tax in 2018, $(3) million of tax in 2017 and $0 million of tax in 2016. Pre-tax amounts of $7 million in 2018, $7 million in 2017 and $0 million in 2016 were recognized in Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
[2]	As Adjusted

Stockholders' Equity (Common St

Stockholders' Equity (Common Stock) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Jan. 27, 2014
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Common stock Issued, par value per share	$ 0.5	$ 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)	Feb. 02, 2019shares
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	25,000,000

Stockholders' Equity (Stockhold

Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) (Details)	Jan. 27, 2014right / sharesright$ / shares	Feb. 02, 2019$ / shares
Stockholders' Equity (Stockholders Agreements) [Line Items]
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.50	$ 0.5
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 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. After various amendments to the Original Rights Agreement, expiration date of the Rights were extended to January 26, 2020 and certain other provisions were amended including the definition of "beneficial ownership" to include terms appropriate for the purpose of preserving tax benefits.   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
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	May 25, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options and restricted stock, percent of total outstanding stock	2.80%
Stock options, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 0.86	$ 2.91	$ 4.89
Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan, shares available for future grant	26,500,000
Stock Awards [Member] | Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan, shares reserved for future grants				17,200,000
Stock Option Award [Member] | Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Long-term incentive plan, shares reserved for future grants				28,100,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 2
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized (years)	1 year

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation (1)	[1]	$ 10	$ 25	[2]	$ 35	[2]
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)		7	18		27
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation (1)		3	7		8
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	$ 2		$ 0
[1]	Excludes $0 million, $2 million and $0 million for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, of stock-based compensation costs reported in restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17).
[2]	As Adjusted

Stock-Based Compensation (Sto_2

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding stock options, beginning balance	14,275
Stock Options, Granted	87
Stock Options, Exercised	0
Stock Options, Forfeited/canceled	(5,689)
Outstanding stock options, ending balance	8,673
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted | $ / shares	$ 1
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised | $ / shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited/canceled | $ / shares	12
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 14
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	4 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 0	[1]
Stock Options, Exercisable	7,231
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercisable | $ / shares	$ 16
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	3 years 2 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 (Sto_3

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options Exercised) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2
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 (Sto_4

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option Valuation) (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		3 years 2 months
Weighted-average expected option term		4 years 7 months	4 years 7 months	4 years 8 months
Weighted-average expected volatility		93.70%	57.90%	54.22%
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate		2.95%	2.02%	1.38%
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 paying dividends.

Stock-Based Compensation (Non-V

Stock-Based Compensation (Non-Vested Stock Awards Activity) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019$ / 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	4,448
Granted, Stock Awards | shares	11,202
Vested, Stock Awards | shares	(2,173)
Forfeited/canceled, Stock Awards | shares	(2,407)
Non-vested Stock Awards, ending balance | shares	11,070
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	2
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	6
Forfeited/canceled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	5
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, end of year | $ / shares	$ 3
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	3,934
Granted, Stock Awards | shares	2,646
Vested, Stock Awards | shares	(1,742)
Forfeited/canceled, Stock Awards | shares	(3,431)
Non-vested Stock Awards, ending balance | shares	1,407
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	4
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	7
Forfeited/canceled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	6
Non-vested Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, end of year | $ / shares	$ 5

Stock-Based Compensation (Sto_5

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Awards) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 06, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards vested in period, aggregate market value		$ 11	$ 17	$ 30
Stock awards, aggregate grant date fair value		25	$ 27	$ 28
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent		$ 4
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	2.3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Maximum Award Settlement, Per Share	$ 7.18
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Outstanding, Grant Date Fair Value		$ 1.32
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense		$ 20
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
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	[1]	Jan. 28, 2017
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Financing Transaction, Gross Proceeds				$ 273
Net proceeds from financing obligation	$ 0	$ 0		216	[1]
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
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Data processing equipment and other personal property [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Data processing equipment and other personal property [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	3 years
[1]	As Adjusted

Leases (Rent Expense) (Details)

Leases (Rent Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Total rent expense		$ 169	$ 214	$ 252
Less: sublease income (1)	[1]	(10)	(11)	(11)
Net rent expense		159	203	241
Real property base rent and straight-lined step rent expense [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Real/personal property, rent expense		125	177	214
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales) [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Real property contingent rent expense (based on sales)		6	8	7
Personal property rent expense [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense [Line Items]
Real/personal property, rent expense		$ 38	$ 29	$ 31
[1]	Sublease income is reported in Real estate and other, net.

Leases (Future Minimum Lease Pa

Leases (Future Minimum Lease Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019, Operating	$ 190
2020, Operating	178
2021, Operating	163
2022, Operating	148
2023, Operating	135
Thereafter, Operating	1,626
Less: sublease payments, Operating	(43)
Total minimum lease payments, Operating	2,397
2019, Capital	21
2020, Capital	19
2021, Capital	19
2022, Capital	19
2023, Capital	19
Thereafter, Capital	167
Total minimum lease payments, Capital	264
Amount Representing Residual Asset Balance	77
Less: amounts representing interest	(129)
Present value of net minimum lease obligations, financing obligation and note payable	$ 212

Retirement Benefit Plans (Net P

Retirement Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2017USD ($)employee	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)		Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate		4.33%	3.98%		4.40%
Defined benefit plan, description of plan amendment		In 2017, the Company initiated a Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) for approximately 6,000 eligible associates. Eligibility for the VERP included 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 ended on March 31, 2017. Based on the approximately 2,800 associates who elected to accept the VERP, we incurred a total charge of $112 million for special retirement benefits. The special retirement benefits increased the projected benefit obligation (PBO) of the Primary Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plans by $88 million and $24 million, respectively. In addition, we incurred curtailment charges of $7 million related to our Primary Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plans as a result of the reduction in the expected years of future service related to these plans. We also recognized settlement expense of $13 million in 2017 due to higher lump-sum payment activity to retirees primarily as a result of the VERP executed earlier in the year.
Funded status of plan percentage, description		As of the end of 2018, the funded status of the Primary Pension Plan was 105%. 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, 2018 and 2017, the qualified pension plan’s year end.
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Curtailment (gain)/loss recognized	$ (7)
Special termination benefit recognized	$ (112)
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income)		$ (71)	$ 98	[1]	$ (53)	[1]
Number of employees eligible for VERP | employee	6,000
Number of employees accepted VERP | employee	2,800
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
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months		$ 30
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter		38
Settlements		$ 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		$ 146	182		152
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Service cost		1	0
Interest cost		8	7
Special termination benefit recognized		0	(24)
Defined benefit plan increase (decrease) due to enhanced retirement benefits	$ 24
Curtailments		0	3
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months		236
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter		1,079
Settlements		174	217
Balance at measurement date		3,016	3,467		3,473
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Service cost		37	42
Interest cost		133	143
Settlement expense			13
Special termination benefit recognized		0	(88)
Defined benefit plan increase (decrease) due to enhanced retirement benefits	$ 88
Curtailments		0	(27)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)					(17)
Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Expense/(Income) [Abstract]
Service cost		38	42		55
Interest cost		141	150		160
Expected return on plan assets		(223)	(216)		(215)
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain)		(3)	25		11
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)		(7)	(7)		(8)
Settlement expense		7	13		0
Curtailment (gain)/loss recognized		0	7		0
Special termination benefit recognized		0	112		0
Other components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost/(income)		(71)	98		(36)
Net periodic benefit expense/(income)		$ (33)	$ 140		$ 19
Social Security Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age		62 years
Minimum [Member] | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age for equal social security benefits		60 years
Maximum [Member] | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employee retirement age for equal social security benefits		62 years
[1]	As Adjusted

Retirement Benefit Plans (Expen

Retirement Benefit Plans (Expense Actuarial Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected return on plan assets	6.50%		6.50%	6.75%
Discount rate	3.98%	[1]	4.40%	4.73%
Salary increase	3.80%		3.90%	3.90%
Discount rate	4.33%		3.98%	4.40%
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
[1]	As of January 31, 2017. The Primary Pension Plan was remeasured as of March 31, 2017 using a discount rate of 4.34% and as of October 31, 2017 using a discount rate of 3.94%.

Retirement Benefit Plans (Oblig

Retirement Benefit Plans (Obligations and Funded Status) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prepaid pension			$ 147	$ 61	[1]
Change in APBO
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits		$ 112
Change in fair value of plan assets
Increase/(Decrease) in funded status of plan			$ (86)
Actual return on plan assets (percent)			(0.20%)
Cumulative return on plan assets since inception (percent)			8.80%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prepaid pension			$ 147	61
Funded status of the plan (percent)			105.00%
Change in APBO
Beginning balance		3,473	$ 3,467	3,473
Service cost			37	42
Interest cost			133	143
Actuarial loss/(gain)			(289)	126
Balance at measurement date			3,016	3,467
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits			0	88
Change in fair value of plan assets
Beginning Balance		3,455	3,528	3,455
Company contributions			0	0
Actual return on assets	[2]		(33)	451
Balance at measurement date			3,163	3,528
Funded status of the plan	[3]		147	61
Settlements			(174)	(217)
Curtailments			0	(27)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid			158	161
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Change in APBO
Beginning balance		152	182	152
Service cost			1	0
Interest cost			8	7
Actuarial loss/(gain)			(12)	31
Balance at measurement date			146	182
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits			0	24
Change in fair value of plan assets
Beginning Balance		$ 0	0	0
Company contributions			33	35
Actual return on assets			0	0
Balance at measurement date			0	0
Funded status of the plan	[4]		(146)	(182)
Settlements			0	0
Curtailments			0	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid			33	35
Current Portion of Pension Plan Liability Accrued			$ 30	$ 29
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	Includes plan administrative expenses.
[3]	$147 million in 2018 and $61 million in 2017 were included in Prepaid pension in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[4]	$30 million in 2018 and $29 million in 2017 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	Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net loss/(gain)	$ 9		$ 18
Prior service cost/(credit)	(3)		(3)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, before Tax, Total	6		15
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net loss/(gain)	129		169
Prior service cost/(credit)	30		37
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, before Tax, Total	159	[1]	$ 206
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	$ 7
[1]	In 2019, approximately $7 million for the Primary Pension Plan is expected to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and into the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Retirement Benefit Plans (Benef

Retirement Benefit Plans (Benefit Obligation Actuarial Assumptions) (Details)	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.33%	3.98%	4.40%
Salary progression rate	2.80%	3.80%	3.90%

Retirement Benefit Plans Retire

Retirement Benefit Plans Retirement Benefit Plans (Accumulated Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement	$ 174	$ 217
Accumulated benefit obligation	2,900	3,200
Fair value of plan assets	3,163	3,528	$ 3,455
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current Portion of Pension Plan Liability Accrued	30	29
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement	0	0
Accumulated benefit obligation	141	167
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement Benefit Plans (Asset

Retirement Benefit Plans (Asset Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, risk management practices	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. In 2018, we shifted 5% of the plan's target allocation from equities into fixed income. 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.
Actual plan asset allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, risk management practices	10% - 30%
Actual plan asset allocations	18.00%	23.00%
Fixed income total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, risk management practices	60% - 70%
Actual plan asset allocations	68.00%	62.00%
Real estate, cash and other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, risk management practices	0% - 20%
Actual plan asset allocations	14.00%	15.00%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement		$ (13)

Retirement Benefit Plans (Inves

Retirement Benefit Plans (Investments at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2019		Feb. 03, 2018
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total investment assets at fair value		$ 3,488		$ 3,981
Total investment liabilities at fair value		(651)
Accounts payable, net		(26)		(47)
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Total Investments at NAV		352	[1]	(436)	[2]
Total net assets		3,163		3,528
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		522	[3]	642	[4]
Total investment liabilities at fair value		(7)	[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		2,956	[3]	3,325	[4]
Total investment liabilities at fair value		(644)	[3]	(842)	[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		10		14
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		60		100
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		60	[3]	100	[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		69		118
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		9	[3]	18	[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		60	[3]	100	[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		9		18
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		9	[3]	18	[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		527		741
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		472	[3]	586	[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		55	[3]	155	[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		55		155
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		55	[3]	155	[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		326		426
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		326	[3]	426	[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		146		160
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		146	[3]	160	[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		2,851		3,084
Investment liabilities at fair value		(651)		(842)
Total investment liabilities at fair value				(842)
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		(7)	[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		2,841	[3]	3,070	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		(644)	[3]	(842)	[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		10		14
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		897		904
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		897	[3]	904	[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		989		992
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		985	[3]	982	[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		4		10
Swaps [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Investments at fair value		647		848
Investment liabilities at fair value		(642)		(837)
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		647	[3]	848	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		(642)	[3]	(837)	[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		5		6
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		5	[3]	6	[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		200		187
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		200	[3]	187	[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		113		147
Investment liabilities at fair value		(9)		(5)
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		(7)	[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		107	[3]	143	[4]
Investment liabilities at fair value		(2)	[3]	(5)	[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		6		4
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		41		38
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		41	[3]	38	[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		0	[3]	0	[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		41		38
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		41	[3]	38	[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
Investments at NAV Private Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans Fair Value Total Investments at NAV		(164)	[1]	191	[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		55	[1]	62	[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		$ 133	[1]	$ 183	[2]
[1]	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]	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]	There were no significant transfers in or out of level 1 or 2 investments.
[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
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)manager	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
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	$ 10	$ 7
Realized gains		(7)
Unrealized gains/(losses)		6
Purchases and issuances	0	6
Sales, maturities and settlements	(6)	(2)
Balance, end of year	4	10
Corporate loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	4	0
Realized gains		0
Unrealized gains/(losses)		0
Purchases and issuances	3	4
Sales, maturities and settlements	(1)	0
Balance, end of year	$ 6	$ 4

Retirement Benefits Plans (Esti

Retirement Benefits Plans (Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Primary and Supplemental Pension Plans Total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	$ 7	$ 7	$ 8
Pension	(33)	140	19
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	38	42	55
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	(141)	(150)	(160)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement	7	13	0
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	37	42
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	(133)	(143)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
2018	236
2019	233
2020	235
2021	230
2022	227
2023-2027	1,079
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement		13
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	1	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	(8)	$ (7)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
2018	30
2019	27
2020	21
2021	8
2022	8
2023-2027	$ 38
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Pension			$ (17)

Retirement Benefit Plans (Postr

Retirement Benefit Plans (Postretirement Plan (Income)) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 07, 2005	Jan. 28, 2017
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

Retirement Benefit Plans (Defin

Retirement Benefit Plans (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 43	$ 46	$ 49
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, 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 _3

Restructuring and Management Transition Restructuring and Management Transition Summary (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2017stores
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	$ 22	$ 184	$ 26
Cumulative charges incurred to date	936
Asset impairments	52	0	0
Severance Costs		14
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores announced closing | stores				138
Restructuring and management transition charges		52
Asset impairments	77	77
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	13	176	8
Cumulative charges incurred to date	486
Management Transition [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	9	0	3
Cumulative charges incurred to date	264
Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition charges	0	$ 8	$ 15
Cumulative charges incurred to date	$ 186

Restructuring and Management _4

Restructuring and Management Transition Cumulative Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$ 16	$ 102
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	34	4
Cash payments	(34)	(72)
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	16	34
Management Transition [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	9	0
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	0	0
Cash payments	(9)	0
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	0	0
Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	0	5
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	7	27
Cash payments	(5)	(25)
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	2	7
Total [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	25	107
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and management transition liability, beginning balance	41	31
Cash payments	(48)	(97)
Restructuring and management transition liability, ending balance	$ 18	$ 41

Real Estate and Other, Net (Det

Real Estate and Other, Net (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)department_store	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)		Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)		Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)	May 03, 2014a
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Fair value of third airplane sold						$ 8
Net gain on sale of non-operating assets	$ 0	$ 0	[1]	$ (5)	[1]
Investment income from Home Office Land Joint Venture	(4)	(31)		(28)
Net gain from sale of operating assets	67	119	[1]	73	[1]
Net gain from sale of operating assets				62
Impairments	52	0		0
Fair value of two airplanes sold							$ 12
Other	0	4		(5)
Total expense/(income)	(19)	(146)	[1]	(111)	[1]
Area of Land | a								220
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments	$ 0	0	[1]	(2)	[1]
Number of stores | department_store	864
Proceeds from sale of operating assets				80
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution	$ 4	40		$ 44
Net sale price of Milwaukee WI distribution facility	30
Net sale price of Manchester CT distribution facility	68
Net gain on sale of Milwaukee WI distribution facility	12
Net gain on sale of Manchester CT distribution facility	$ 38
Net sale price of Buena Park CA distribution facility		131
Net gain on sale of Buena Park CA distribution facility		$ 111
[1]	As Adjusted

Income Taxes (Components of Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax (Benefits)/Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, U. S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Amount	$ 0	$ (75)		$ 0
Federal and foreign, Current	(5)	(60)		(12)
State and local, Current	1	1		4
Total, Current	(4)	(59)		(8)
Federal and foreign, Deferred	(17)	(63)		9
State and local, Deferred	5	(4)		0
Total, Deferred	(12)	(67)		9
Total income tax expense/(benefit)	$ (16)	$ (126)	[1]	$ 1	[1]
[1]	As Adjusted

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income tax at statutory rate	$ (57)	$ (82)		$ 1
State and local income tax, less federal income tax benefit	(17)	(12)		(2)
Increase/(decrease) in valuation allowance	47	33		(1)
Effect of U.S. tax reform	0	(75)		0
Other, including permanent differences and credits	11	10		3
Total income tax expense/(benefit)	$ 16	$ 126	[1]	$ (1)	[1]
[1]	As Adjusted

Income Taxes (Components of Def

Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Merchandise inventory	$ 4	$ 0
Accrued vacation pay	8	8
Gift cards	35	42
Stock-based compensation	19	30
State taxes	3	5
Workers’ compensation/general liability	41	44
Accrued rent	27	26
Litigation exposure	2	3
Deferred Tax Assets, Interest Expense Limitation	48	0
Mirror savings plan	7	8
Pension and other retiree obligations	1	34
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	719	723
Other	40	68
Total deferred tax assets	954	991
Valuation allowance	(802)	(766)
Total net deferred tax assets	152	225
Depreciation and amortization	(223)	(310)
Tax benefit transfers	(29)	(31)
Long-lived intangible assets	(31)	(27)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(283)	(368)
Total net deferred tax liabilities	$ (131)	(143)
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	The Company has federal net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of $2.1 billion and $69 million of federal tax credit carryforwards as of February 2, 2019 that expire in 2032 through 2034. These NOL carryforwards arose prior to December 31, 2017 and are available to offset future taxable income. The Company may recognize additional NOLs in the future which, under the Tax Act, would not expire but would only be available to offset up to 80% of the Company’s future taxable income.
Interest Limitation	Interest Limitation: The Tax Act limits the Company’s interest deduction to 30% of tax earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization beginning in 2018 through 2021. Thereafter, the interest deduction is limited to 30% of tax earnings before interest and taxes. Any disallowed interest in a year becomes a separate deferred tax asset with an indefinite carryforward period that can be utilized by the Company in a future tax year by an amount equal to its interest limitation in excess of its interest expense for that year. In 2018, the Company had net interest expense of $200 million disallowed which became a $48 million deferred tax asset on which a full valuation allowance was recorded.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 32	$ 32	$ 32

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities in Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Total net deferred tax liabilities	$ (131)	$ (143)
Deferred taxes (current assets)	32	32
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 7)	2	2
Other liabilities (Note 8)	1	1
Total	$ 35	$ 35	$ 79	$ 91

Income Taxes (Reconciliation _2

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 35	$ 79	$ 91
Additions for tax positions of prior years	3	4	16
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(1)	(45)	(24)
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities	(2)	(3)	(4)
Balance at end of year	$ 35	$ 35	$ 79

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 27, 2014	Feb. 03, 2018	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net tax benefit recorded in connection with U. S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act		$ 75
Valuation allowance		766	$ 802	$ 766
Net tax expense (benefit)			(16)	(126)	[1]	$ 1	[1]
Federal unused interest deductions that do not expire subject to interest limitation			200
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credits, potential offset to future ordinary taxable income			719
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	32	32		32
Benefit of federal tax deduction of state taxes			7	7		11
Accrued interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits		$ 1	1	$ 1		$ 2
Interest expense disallowed			200
Federal [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward			2,100
Tax credit carryforwards			$ 69
[1]	As Adjusted

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes received/(paid), net	$ (8)	$ (9)	$ (10)
Interest received/(paid), net	(293)	(302)	(344)
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activity
Increase/(decrease) in other accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment and software	(15)	25	20
Purchase of property and equipment and software through capital leases and a note payable	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1

Litigation, Other Contingenci_2

Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Recorded Best Estimate	$ 19

Quarterly Results of Operatio_3

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019		Nov. 03, 2018		Aug. 04, 2018		May 05, 2018		Feb. 03, 2018		Oct. 28, 2017		Jul. 29, 2017		Apr. 29, 2017		Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018		Jan. 28, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 3,665		$ 2,653		$ 2,762		$ 2,584		$ 4,051		$ 2,817		$ 2,985		$ 2,701		$ 11,664	$ 12,554	[1]	$ 12,571	[1]
Credit income and other	121		80		67		87		84		69		83		83		355	319	[1]	347	[1]
Total revenues	3,786		2,733		2,829		2,671		4,135		2,886		3,068		2,784		12,019	12,873	[1]	12,918	[1]
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	2,519		1,808		1,831		1,712		2,692		1,859		1,932		1,725		7,870	8,208	[1]	8,097	[1]
SG&A expenses	1,007		883		880		826		1,052		920		935		938		3,596	3,845	[1]	3,973	[1]
Restructuring and management transition	2	[2]	11	[2]	2	[2]	7	[2]	9	[3]	52	[3]	23	[3]	100	[3]	$ 22	$ 184	[1]	$ 26	[1]
Net income/(loss)	$ 75		$ (151)		$ (101)		$ (78)		$ 242		$ (125)		$ (48)		$ (187)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (2)	$ 0.24	[4]	$ (0.48)	[4]	$ (0.32)	[4]	$ (0.25)	[4]	$ 0.77	[4]	$ (0.40)	[4]	$ (0.15)	[4]	$ (0.60)	[4]	$ (0.81)	$ (0.38)		$ (0.06)
Home Office And Stores [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition	$ 2		$ 2		$ 2		$ 7		$ 3		$ 52		$ 23		$ 98
Management Transition [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition	$ 0		$ 9		$ 0		$ 0
Other [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring and management transition									$ 6		$ 0		$ 0		$ 2
[1]	As Adjusted
[2]	Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2018 consisted of the following:($ in million)First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterHome office and stores$7 $2 $2 $2Management transition— — 9 —Total$7 $2 $11 $2
[3]	Restructuring and management transition charges (Note 17) by quarter for 2017 consisted of the following:($ in millions)First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterHome office and stores$98 $23 $52 $3Other2 — — 6Total$100 $23 $52 $9
[4]	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