The Gap, Inc. (GAP) 10-Q 8 Dec 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 27, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	GPS
Entity Registrant Name	GAP INC
Entity Central Index Key	39,911
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		401,902,135

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,042	$ 1,515	$ 954
Merchandise inventory	2,498	1,889	2,553
Other current assets	821	913	816
Total current assets	4,361	4,317	4,323
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,673, $5,532, and $5,555	2,814	2,773	2,777
Other long-term assets	631	600	719
Total assets	7,806	7,690	7,819
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of debt	421	21	22
Accounts payable	1,327	1,173	1,477
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	997	1,020	1,011
Income taxes payable	23	20	12
Total current liabilities	2,768	2,234	2,522
Long-term liabilities:
Total long-term debt, less current portion	1,331	1,332	1,358
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	1,098	1,141	1,084
Total long-term liabilities	$ 2,429	$ 2,473	$ 2,442
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Authorized 2,300 shares for all periods presented; Issued and Outstanding 404, 421, and 424 shares	$ 20	$ 21	$ 21
Retained earnings	2,484	2,797	2,680
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	105	165	154
Total stockholders' equity	2,609	2,983	2,855
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 7,806	$ 7,690	$ 7,819

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 5,673	$ 5,532	$ 5,555
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.05
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,300	2,300	2,300
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	404	421	424
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	404	421	424

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Net sales	$ 3,857	$ 3,972	$ 11,412	$ 11,727
Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses	2,417	2,376	7,132	7,096
Gross profit	1,440	1,596	4,280	4,631
Operating expenses	1,026	1,042	3,111	3,067
Operating income	414	554	1,169	1,564
Interest expense	19	19	41	55
Interest income	(1)	(1)	(3)	(2)
Income before income taxes	396	536	1,131	1,511
Income taxes	148	185	425	568
Net income	$ 248	$ 351	$ 706	$ 943
Weighted-average number of shares - basic (in shares)	406	432	415	439
Weighted-average number of shares - diluted (in shares)	408	437	417	444
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.61	$ 0.81	$ 1.70	$ 2.15
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	0.61	0.80	1.69	2.12
Cash dividends declared and paid per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.23	$ 0.22	$ 0.69	$ 0.66

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Net income	$ 248	$ 351	$ 706	$ 943
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(2)	(22)	(9)	(13)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax (tax benefit) of $(4), $27, $9, and $24	(4)	59	22	51
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on derivative financial instruments, net of tax of $(14), $(6), $(31), and $(11)	(33)	(12)	(73)	(19)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(39)	25	(60)	19
Comprehensive income	$ 209	$ 376	$ 646	$ 962

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments, tax (tax benefit)	$ (4)	$ 27	$ 9	$ 24
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on derivative financial instruments, tax benefit (tax)	$ (14)	$ (6)	$ (31)	$ (11)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 706	$ 943
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	438	412
Amortization of lease incentives	(48)	(47)
Share-based compensation	58	76
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	22	34
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	(24)	(35)
Non-cash and other items	(45)	(52)
Deferred income taxes	(6)	(29)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventory	(615)	(644)
Other current assets and other long-term assets	30	174
Accounts payable	149	244
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(24)	(99)
Income taxes payable, net of prepaid and other tax-related items	69	(8)
Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities	24	145
Net cash provided by operating activities	734	1,114
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(505)	(508)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	121
Other	(4)	(1)
Net cash used for investing activities	(509)	(388)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt	400	0
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans	60	76
Withholding tax payments related to vesting of stock units	(68)	(51)
Repurchases of common stock	(822)	(1,046)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of stock units	24	35
Cash dividends paid	(285)	(290)
Other	(1)	0
Net cash used for financing activities	(692)	(1,276)
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	(6)	(6)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(473)	(556)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,515	1,510
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,042	954
Non-cash investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment not yet paid at end of period	85	93
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest during the period	76	77
Cash paid for income taxes during the period, net of refunds	$ 338	$ 570

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 , the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 , and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 have been prepared by The Gap, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” and “our”). In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 and for all periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2015 has been derived from our audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been omitted from these interim financial statements. We suggest that you read these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015 . The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the 52-week period ending January 30, 2016 .

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles of recognizing revenue and create common revenue recognition guidance between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. As a result, the ASU No. 2014-09 is effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. We are currently assessing the potential impact of the ASU on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The ASU is effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires an entity to measure in scope inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes: Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which changes how deferred taxes are classified on the balance sheet. The ASU eliminates the current requirement for organizations to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Instead, organizations will be required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently assessing the potential impact of the ASU on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Debt and Credit Facilities

Debt and Credit Facilities	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Credit Facilities	Debt and Credit Facilities Total long-term debt, less current portion, is as follows: ($ in millions) October 31, January 31, November 1, Notes $ 1,248 $ 1,247 $ 1,247 Japan Term Loan 104 106 133 Total long-term debt 1,352 1,353 1,380 Less: Current portion (21 ) (21 ) (22 ) Total long-term debt, less current portion $ 1,331 $ 1,332 $ 1,358 As of October 31, 2015 , January 31, 2015 , and November 1, 2014 , the estimated fair value of our $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.95 percent notes (the "Notes”) due April 2021 was $1.33 billion , $1.44 billion , and $1.41 billion , respectively, and was based on the quoted market price of the Notes (level 1 inputs) as of the last business day of the respective fiscal quarter. The aggregate principal amount of the Notes is recorded in long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of the unamortized discount. As of October 31, 2015 , January 31, 2015 , and November 1, 2014 , the carrying amount of our 15 billion Japanese yen, four -year, unsecured term loan ("Japan Term Loan") approximated its fair value, as the interest rate varies depending on quoted market rates (level 1 inputs). Repayments of 2.5 billion Japanese yen ( $21 million as of October 31, 2015 ) are payable on January 15 of each year, and commenced on January 15, 2015 , with a final repayment of 7.5 billion Japanese yen ( $62 million as of October 31, 2015 ) due on January 15, 2018 . Interest is payable at least quarterly based on an interest rate equal to the Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate plus a fixed margin. In October 2015, we entered into a $400 million unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan matures and is payable in full on October 15, 2016 , but may be extended until October 15, 2017 . As of October 31, 2015, the carrying amount of our $400 million Term Loan approximated its fair value due to the short-term nature of the loan. Interest is payable at least quarterly based on an interest rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate plus a fixed margin. The Term Loan is included in current maturities of debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We have a $500 million , five -year, unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), which was set to expire in May 2018 . On May 20, 2015, the Facility was amended under substantially similar terms to extend the expiration date to May 2020 and improve the pricing structure. There were no borrowings and no material outstanding standby letters of credit under the Facility as of October 31, 2015 . We maintain multiple agreements with third parties that make unsecured revolving credit facilities available for our operations in foreign locations (the “Foreign Facilities”). These Foreign Facilities are uncommitted and are generally available for borrowings, overdraft borrowings, and the issuance of bank guarantees. The total capacity of the Foreign Facilities was $49 million as of October 31, 2015 . As of October 31, 2015 , there were no borrowings under the Foreign Facilities. There were $12 million in bank guarantees issued and outstanding primarily related to store leases under the Foreign Facilities as of October 31, 2015 . We have bilateral unsecured standby letter of credit agreements that are uncommitted and do not have expiration dates. As of October 31, 2015 , we had $21 million in standby letters of credit issued under these agreements. We also have a $50 million , two -year, unsecured committed letter of credit agreement, which expires in September 2016 . We had no trade letters of credit issued under this letter of credit agreement as of October 31, 2015 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements There were no purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements related to recurring level 3 measurements during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 or November 1, 2014 . There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities into or out of level 1 and level 2 during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 or November 1, 2014 . Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and cash equivalents are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) October 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 174 $ 62 $ 112 $ — Derivative financial instruments 84 — 84 — Deferred compensation plan assets 41 41 — — Total $ 299 $ 103 $ 196 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 8 $ — $ 8 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) January 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 429 $ 88 $ 341 $ — Derivative financial instruments 157 — 157 — Deferred compensation plan assets 40 40 — — Total $ 626 $ 128 $ 498 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) November 1, 2014 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 241 $ 29 $ 212 $ — Derivative financial instruments 98 — 98 — Deferred compensation plan assets 40 40 — — Total $ 379 $ 69 $ 310 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ — We have highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents, which are placed primarily in time deposits and money market funds. These investments are classified as held-to-maturity based on our positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. We value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate. Derivative financial instruments primarily include foreign exchange forward contracts. The principal currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar are British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euro, and Japanese yen. The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments is determined using pricing models based on current market rates. Derivative financial instruments in an asset position are recorded in other current assets or other long-term assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative financial instruments in a liability position are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities or lease incentives and other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We maintain the Gap Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (“DCP”), which allows eligible employees to defer compensation up to a maximum amount. Plan investments are recorded at market value and are designated for the DCP. The fair value of the Company’s DCP assets is determined based on quoted market prices, and the assets are recorded in other long-term assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Nonfinancial Assets We review the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. There were no impairment charges recorded for goodwill for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 . We review the carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In June 2015, the Company announced a series of strategic actions to position Gap brand for improved business performance in the future, including its plan to close about 175 Gap brand specialty stores in North America and a limited number of European stores over the next few years. In addition, the Company now expects to close a limited number of stores in Asia. As a result of the strategic actions, in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we recorded an impairment charge of $5 million related to an indefinite-lived intangible asset and $2 million related to long-lived assets. We also recorded an impairment charge of $4 million for long-lived assets that were unrelated to the Gap brand strategic actions. The impairment charges were recorded in operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income and reduced the then carrying amount of the applicable indefinite-lived intangible asset of $6 million to its fair value of $1 million and the applicable long-lived assets of $6 million to their fair value of zero during the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015. We recorded a charge for the impairment of long-lived assets of $43 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015, which reduced the then carrying amount of the applicable long-lived assets of $49 million to their fair value of $6 million . The fair value of the long-lived assets was determined using level 3 inputs and based on discounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group using a discount rate commensurate with the risk. The asset group is defined as the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available and largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for our retail stores is primarily at the store level. There were no material impairment charges recorded for goodwill, other indefinite-lived intangible assets, or other long-lived assets for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We operate in foreign countries, which exposes us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Consistent with our risk management guidelines, we hedge a portion of our transactions related to merchandise purchases for foreign operations and certain intercompany transactions using foreign exchange forward contracts. These contracts are entered into with large, reputable financial institutions that are monitored for counterparty risk. The principal currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar are British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euro, and Japanese yen. We do not enter into derivative financial contracts for trading purposes. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash Flow Hedges We designate the following foreign exchange forward contracts as cash flow hedges: (1) forward contracts used to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs denominated in U.S. dollars made by our international subsidiaries whose functional currencies are their local currencies; (2) forward contracts used to hedge forecasted intercompany royalty payments denominated in foreign currencies received by entities whose functional currencies are U.S. dollars; and (3) forward contracts used to hedge forecasted intercompany revenue transactions related to merchandise sold from our regional purchasing entities, whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar, to certain international subsidiaries in their local currencies. The foreign exchange forward contracts entered into to hedge forecasted merchandise purchases and related costs, intercompany royalty payments, and intercompany revenue transactions generally have terms of up to 24 months. There were no material amounts recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 or November 1, 2014 as a result of hedge ineffectiveness, hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, or the discontinuance of cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable. Net Investment Hedges We also use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the net assets of international subsidiaries to offset the foreign currency translation and economic exposures related to our investment in the subsidiaries. There were no material amounts recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 or November 1, 2014 as a result of hedge ineffectiveness, hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, or the discontinuance of net investment hedges. Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge our market risk exposure associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for certain intercompany balances denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity with the intercompany balance. The gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments, as well as the remeasurement impact of the underlying intercompany balances, is recorded in operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the same period and generally offset. Outstanding Notional Amounts We had foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding in the following notional amounts: (notional amounts in millions) October 31, January 31, November 1, U.S. dollars (1) $ 1,731 $ 1,395 $ 1,615 Canadian dollars C$ 45 C$ 14 C$ 14 Euro € 2 € 1 € 1 Japanese Yen ¥ 850 ¥ — ¥ — __________ (1) The principal currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar were British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euro, and Japanese yen. Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Financial Instruments The fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts are as follows: ($ in millions) October 31, January 31, November 1, Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Other current assets $ 56 $ 115 $ 59 Other long-term assets $ 12 $ 23 $ 23 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 3 $ — $ 1 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ 3 $ — $ — Derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Other current assets $ — $ 1 $ — Other long-term assets $ — $ — $ — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ — $ — $ — Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ — $ — $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Other current assets $ 16 $ 18 $ 16 Other long-term assets $ — $ — $ — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2 $ 1 $ 1 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ — $ — $ — Total derivatives in an asset position $ 84 $ 157 $ 98 Total derivatives in a liability position $ 8 $ 1 $ 2 The majority of the unrealized gains and losses from designated cash flow hedges as of October 31, 2015 will be recognized in income within the next 12 months at the then-current values, which may differ from the fair values as of October 31, 2015 shown above. Our foreign exchange forward contracts are subject to master netting arrangements with each of our counterparties and such arrangements are enforceable in the event of default or early termination of the contract. We do not elect to offset the fair values of our derivative financial instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and as such, the fair values shown above represent gross amounts. The amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangements are $5 million , $1 million , and $2 million as of October 31, 2015 , January 31, 2015 , and November 1, 2014 , respectively. If we did elect to offset, the net amounts of our derivative financial instruments in an asset position would be $79 million , $156 million , and $96 million and the net amounts of the derivative financial instruments in a liability position would be $3 million as of October 31, 2015 , and zero as of January 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 . See Note 4 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures on the fair value measurements of our derivative financial instruments. The effective portion of gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recorded in other comprehensive income and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis, are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income $ (8 ) $ 86 $ 31 $ 75 Gain reclassified into cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses $ 45 $ 16 $ 99 $ 26 Gain reclassified into operating expenses $ 2 $ 2 $ 5 $ 4 Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ 2 $ 1 $ 2 For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 , there were no amounts of gain or loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income for derivative financial instruments in net investment hedging relationships, as we did not sell or liquidate (or substantially liquidate) any of our hedged subsidiaries during the periods. Gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis, are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Gain (loss) recognized in operating expenses $ — $ 8 $ — $ 6

Share Repurchases

Share Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Disclosure Share Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Share Repurchases	Share Repurchases Share repurchase activity is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ and shares in millions except average per share cost) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Number of shares repurchased 6.2 11.4 21.8 26.0 Total cost $ 200 $ 433 $ 807 $ 1,016 Average per share cost including commissions $ 32.17 $ 37.95 $ 36.93 $ 39.15 Between November 2013 and February 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a total of $2.5 billion for share repurchases, of which $495 million was remaining as of October 31, 2015 . All of the share repurchases were paid for as of October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 . All except $15 million of total share repurchases were paid for as of January 31, 2015 . All common stock repurchased is immediately retired.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, primarily in operating expenses, is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Stock units $ 12 $ 18 $ 46 $ 64 Stock options 2 3 8 8 Employee stock purchase plan 1 2 4 4 Share-based compensation expense 15 23 58 76 Less: Income tax benefit (6 ) (8 ) (22 ) (29 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 9 $ 15 $ 36 $ 47

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, are as follows: ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 60 $ 105 $ 165 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015: Foreign currency translation 6 — 6 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (10 ) (10 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (21 ) (21 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 6 (31 ) (25 ) Balance at May 2, 2015 66 74 140 13 Weeks Ended August 1, 2015: Foreign currency translation (13 ) — (13 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 36 36 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (19 ) (19 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (13 ) 17 4 Balance at August 1, 2015 53 91 144 13 Weeks Ended October 31, 2015: Foreign currency translation (2 ) — (2 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (4 ) (4 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (33 ) (33 ) Other comprehensive loss, net (2 ) (37 ) (39 ) Balance at October 31, 2015 $ 51 $ 54 $ 105 ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at February 1, 2014 $ 107 $ 28 $ 135 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014: Foreign currency translation 11 — 11 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (11 ) (11 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (5 ) (5 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 11 (16 ) (5 ) Balance at May 3, 2014 118 12 130 13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014: Foreign currency translation (2 ) — (2 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 3 3 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (2 ) (2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (2 ) 1 (1 ) Balance at August 2, 2014 116 13 129 13 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014: Foreign currency translation (22 ) — (22 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 59 59 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (12 ) (12 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (22 ) 47 25 Balance at November 1, 2014 $ 94 $ 60 $ 154 See Note 5 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income and their corresponding effects on the respective line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company conducts business globally, and as a result, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and India. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2009, and with few exceptions, we are also no longer subject to U.S. state, local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for fiscal years before 2008. The Company engages in continual discussions with taxing authorities regarding tax matters in the various U.S. and foreign jurisdictions in the normal course of business. As of October 31, 2015 , it is reasonably possible that we will recognize a decrease in gross unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months of up to $5 million , primarily due to the potential settlement of outstanding tax matters and the closing of audits. If we do recognize such a decrease, the net impact on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income would not be material. During the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 , we recognized an interest expense reversal of approximately $15 million primarily as a result of a favorable foreign tax ruling and actions of foreign tax authorities related to transfer pricing matters. We reduced our unrecognized tax benefits for this matter by $31 million , and there was no impact on the tax provision due to the offsetting impact for the U.S. indirect effect of these unrecognized tax benefits.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Weighted-average number of shares used for earnings per share is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended (shares in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Weighted-average number of shares - basic 406 432 415 439 Common stock equivalents 2 5 2 5 Weighted-average number of shares - diluted 408 437 417 444 The above computations of weighted-average number of shares – diluted exclude 4 million and 2 million shares related to stock options and other stock awards for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 , respectively, and 3 million and 1 million shares related to stock options and other stock awards for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 , respectively, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies We are a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters. These contracts primarily relate to our commercial contracts, operating leases, trademarks, intellectual property, financial agreements, and various other agreements. Under these contracts, we may provide certain routine indemnifications relating to representations and warranties (e.g., ownership of assets, environmental or tax indemnifications) or personal injury matters. The terms of these indemnifications range in duration and may not be explicitly defined. Generally, the maximum obligation under such indemnifications is not explicitly stated, and as a result, the overall amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, we have not made significant payments for these indemnifications. We believe that if we were to incur a loss in any of these matters, the loss would not have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole. As a multinational company, we are subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims (“Actions”) arising in the ordinary course of our business. Many of these Actions raise complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. As of October 31, 2015 , Actions filed against us included commercial, intellectual property, customer, employment, and data privacy claims, including class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs in some Actions seek unspecified damages or injunctive relief, or both. Actions are in various procedural stages and some are covered in part by insurance. As of October 31, 2015 , January 31, 2015 , and November 1, 2014 , we recorded a liability for an estimated loss if the outcome of an Action is expected to result in a loss that is considered probable and reasonably estimable. The liability recorded as of October 31, 2015 , January 31, 2015 , and November 1, 2014 was not material for any individual Action or in total. Subsequent to October 31, 2015 and through the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, no information has become available that indicates a change is required that would be material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole. We cannot predict with assurance the outcome of Actions brought against us. Accordingly, developments, settlements, or resolutions may occur and impact income in the quarter of such development, settlement, or resolution. However, we do not believe that the outcome of any current Action would have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements taken as a whole.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Gap, Inc. is a global retailer that sells apparel, accessories, and personal care products under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Intermix brands. We identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. As of October 31, 2015 , our operating segments included Gap Global, Old Navy Global, Banana Republic Global, Athleta, and Intermix. The operating results for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2014 also include Piperlime, which was discontinued as of April 30, 2015. We have determined that each of our operating segments share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, and therefore the results of our operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment as of October 31, 2015 . Net sales by brand and region are as follows: ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (2) Total Percentage of Net Sales 13 Weeks Ended October 31, 2015 U.S. (1) $ 838 $ 1,449 $ 520 $ 159 $ 2,966 77 % Canada 94 118 56 — 268 7 Europe 182 — 17 — 199 5 Asia 300 50 26 — 376 10 Other regions 34 6 8 — 48 1 Total $ 1,448 $ 1,623 $ 627 $ 159 $ 3,857 100 % Sales growth (decline) (7 )% 4 % (11 )% 4 % (3 )% ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (3) Total Percentage of Net Sales 13 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014 U.S. (1) $ 907 $ 1,390 $ 581 $ 152 $ 3,030 76 % Canada 105 129 63 1 298 8 Europe 198 — 22 — 220 6 Asia 296 39 33 — 368 9 Other regions 49 — 7 — 56 1 Total $ 1,555 $ 1,558 $ 706 $ 153 $ 3,972 100 % Sales growth (decline) (3 )% 3 % 1 % (2 )% — % ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (3) Total Percentage of Net Sales 39 Weeks Ended October 31, 2015 U.S. (1) $ 2,368 $ 4,352 $ 1,598 $ 511 $ 8,829 77 % Canada 251 344 167 2 764 7 Europe 522 — 54 — 576 5 Asia 855 142 80 — 1,077 10 Other regions 128 12 26 — 166 1 Total $ 4,124 $ 4,850 $ 1,925 $ 513 $ 11,412 100 % Sales growth (decline) (8 )% 4 % (7 )% (2 )% (3 )% ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (3) Total Percentage of Net Sales 39 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014 U.S. (1) $ 2,585 $ 4,202 $ 1,705 $ 519 $ 9,011 77 % Canada 280 357 174 3 814 7 Europe 605 — 71 — 676 6 Asia 856 102 107 — 1,065 9 Other regions 139 — 22 — 161 1 Total $ 4,465 $ 4,661 $ 2,079 $ 522 $ 11,727 100 % Sales growth (decline) (2 )% 3 % 2 % 10 % 1 % __________ (1) U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (2) Includes Athleta and Intermix. (3) Includes Piperlime, Athleta, and Intermix. Online sales are reflected within the respective results of each brand and region in the net sales above. Total online sales were $635 million and $621 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 , respectively. Total online sales were $1.7 billion for each of the thirty-nine weeks ended October 31, 2015 and November 1, 2014 . Net sales by region are allocated based on the location in which the sale was originated. This is determined based on the location of the store where the customer paid for and received the merchandise or the distribution center or store from which the products were shipped.

Debt and Credit Facilities Long

Debt and Credit Facilities Long Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long Term Debt	Total long-term debt, less current portion, is as follows: ($ in millions) October 31, January 31, November 1, Notes $ 1,248 $ 1,247 $ 1,247 Japan Term Loan 104 106 133 Total long-term debt 1,352 1,353 1,380 Less: Current portion (21 ) (21 ) (22 ) Total long-term debt, less current portion $ 1,331 $ 1,332 $ 1,358

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and cash equivalents are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) October 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 174 $ 62 $ 112 $ — Derivative financial instruments 84 — 84 — Deferred compensation plan assets 41 41 — — Total $ 299 $ 103 $ 196 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 8 $ — $ 8 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) January 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 429 $ 88 $ 341 $ — Derivative financial instruments 157 — 157 — Deferred compensation plan assets 40 40 — — Total $ 626 $ 128 $ 498 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using ($ in millions) November 1, 2014 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 241 $ 29 $ 212 $ — Derivative financial instruments 98 — 98 — Deferred compensation plan assets 40 40 — — Total $ 379 $ 69 $ 310 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ —

Derivative Financial Instrume22

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	Gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis, are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Gain (loss) recognized in operating expenses $ — $ 8 $ — $ 6
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Outstanding	We had foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding in the following notional amounts: (notional amounts in millions) October 31, January 31, November 1, U.S. dollars (1) $ 1,731 $ 1,395 $ 1,615 Canadian dollars C$ 45 C$ 14 C$ 14 Euro € 2 € 1 € 1 Japanese Yen ¥ 850 ¥ — ¥ — __________ (1) The principal currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar were British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euro, and Japanese yen.
Fair Values of Asset and Liability Derivative Financial Instruments	The fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts are as follows: ($ in millions) October 31, January 31, November 1, Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Other current assets $ 56 $ 115 $ 59 Other long-term assets $ 12 $ 23 $ 23 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 3 $ — $ 1 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ 3 $ — $ — Derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Other current assets $ — $ 1 $ — Other long-term assets $ — $ — $ — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ — $ — $ — Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ — $ — $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Other current assets $ 16 $ 18 $ 16 Other long-term assets $ — $ — $ — Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2 $ 1 $ 1 Lease incentives and other long-term liabilities $ — $ — $ — Total derivatives in an asset position $ 84 $ 157 $ 98 Total derivatives in a liability position $ 8 $ 1 $ 2
Effects of Derivative Financial Instruments on OCI and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income	The effective portion of gains and losses on foreign exchange forward contracts in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recorded in other comprehensive income and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on a pre-tax basis, are as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income $ (8 ) $ 86 $ 31 $ 75 Gain reclassified into cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses $ 45 $ 16 $ 99 $ 26 Gain reclassified into operating expenses $ 2 $ 2 $ 5 $ 4 Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income $ — $ 2 $ 1 $ 2

Share Repurchases (Tables)

Share Repurchases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Disclosure Share Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Activity	Share repurchase activity is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ and shares in millions except average per share cost) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Number of shares repurchased 6.2 11.4 21.8 26.0 Total cost $ 200 $ 433 $ 807 $ 1,016 Average per share cost including commissions $ 32.17 $ 37.95 $ 36.93 $ 39.15

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Expense	Share-based compensation expense recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, primarily in operating expenses, is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Stock units $ 12 $ 18 $ 46 $ 64 Stock options 2 3 8 8 Employee stock purchase plan 1 2 4 4 Share-based compensation expense 15 23 58 76 Less: Income tax benefit (6 ) (8 ) (22 ) (29 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 9 $ 15 $ 36 $ 47

Accumulated Other Comprehensi25

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, are as follows: ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at January 31, 2015 $ 60 $ 105 $ 165 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015: Foreign currency translation 6 — 6 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (10 ) (10 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (21 ) (21 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 6 (31 ) (25 ) Balance at May 2, 2015 66 74 140 13 Weeks Ended August 1, 2015: Foreign currency translation (13 ) — (13 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 36 36 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (19 ) (19 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (13 ) 17 4 Balance at August 1, 2015 53 91 144 13 Weeks Ended October 31, 2015: Foreign currency translation (2 ) — (2 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (4 ) (4 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (33 ) (33 ) Other comprehensive loss, net (2 ) (37 ) (39 ) Balance at October 31, 2015 $ 51 $ 54 $ 105 ($ in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance at February 1, 2014 $ 107 $ 28 $ 135 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014: Foreign currency translation 11 — 11 Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — (11 ) (11 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (5 ) (5 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net 11 (16 ) (5 ) Balance at May 3, 2014 118 12 130 13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2014: Foreign currency translation (2 ) — (2 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 3 3 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (2 ) (2 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (2 ) 1 (1 ) Balance at August 2, 2014 116 13 129 13 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014: Foreign currency translation (22 ) — (22 ) Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments — 59 59 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — (12 ) (12 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net (22 ) 47 25 Balance at November 1, 2014 $ 94 $ 60 $ 154

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Number of Shares	Weighted-average number of shares used for earnings per share is as follows: 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended (shares in millions) October 31, November 1, October 31, November 1, Weighted-average number of shares - basic 406 432 415 439 Common stock equivalents 2 5 2 5 Weighted-average number of shares - diluted 408 437 417 444

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales by Brand and Region	Net sales by brand and region are as follows: ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (2) Total Percentage of Net Sales 13 Weeks Ended October 31, 2015 U.S. (1) $ 838 $ 1,449 $ 520 $ 159 $ 2,966 77 % Canada 94 118 56 — 268 7 Europe 182 — 17 — 199 5 Asia 300 50 26 — 376 10 Other regions 34 6 8 — 48 1 Total $ 1,448 $ 1,623 $ 627 $ 159 $ 3,857 100 % Sales growth (decline) (7 )% 4 % (11 )% 4 % (3 )% ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (3) Total Percentage of Net Sales 13 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014 U.S. (1) $ 907 $ 1,390 $ 581 $ 152 $ 3,030 76 % Canada 105 129 63 1 298 8 Europe 198 — 22 — 220 6 Asia 296 39 33 — 368 9 Other regions 49 — 7 — 56 1 Total $ 1,555 $ 1,558 $ 706 $ 153 $ 3,972 100 % Sales growth (decline) (3 )% 3 % 1 % (2 )% — % ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (3) Total Percentage of Net Sales 39 Weeks Ended October 31, 2015 U.S. (1) $ 2,368 $ 4,352 $ 1,598 $ 511 $ 8,829 77 % Canada 251 344 167 2 764 7 Europe 522 — 54 — 576 5 Asia 855 142 80 — 1,077 10 Other regions 128 12 26 — 166 1 Total $ 4,124 $ 4,850 $ 1,925 $ 513 $ 11,412 100 % Sales growth (decline) (8 )% 4 % (7 )% (2 )% (3 )% ($ in millions) Gap Global Old Navy Global Banana Republic Global Other (3) Total Percentage of Net Sales 39 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014 U.S. (1) $ 2,585 $ 4,202 $ 1,705 $ 519 $ 9,011 77 % Canada 280 357 174 3 814 7 Europe 605 — 71 — 676 6 Asia 856 102 107 — 1,065 9 Other regions 139 — 22 — 161 1 Total $ 4,465 $ 4,661 $ 2,079 $ 522 $ 11,727 100 % Sales growth (decline) (2 )% 3 % 2 % 10 % 1 % __________ (1) U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (2) Includes Athleta and Intermix. (3) Includes Piperlime, Athleta, and Intermix.

Debt and Credit Facilities Lo28

Debt and Credit Facilities Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 1,248	$ 1,247	$ 1,247
Japan Term Loan	104	106	133
Total long-term debt	1,352	1,353	1,380
Less: Current portion	(21)	(21)	(22)
Total long-term debt, less current portion	$ 1,331	$ 1,332	$ 1,358

Debt and Credit Facilities - Ad

Debt and Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015JPY (¥)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-Term Loans Payable		$ 400
Short-term Debt, Fair Value		400
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	2 years
Maximum borrowing capacity		50
Expiration date	Sep. 30, 2016
Borrowings		0
5.95 Percent Notes Due April 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of notes issued		$ 1,250
Notes, interest rate	5.95%	5.95%
Notes, maturity date	Apr. 12, 2021
Estimated fair value		$ 1,330	$ 1,440	$ 1,410
Japan Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of notes issued | ¥	¥ 15
Notes, maturity date	Jan. 15, 2018
Estimated fair value		104	$ 106	$ 133
Debt Instrument, Term	4 years
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment	Jan. 15, 2015
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment	¥ 2.5	21
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	¥ 7.5	62
Foreign Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		49
Borrowings		0
Bank guarantees related to store leases		12
Amended Five-Year Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity		500
Expiration date	May 1, 2020
Unsecured committed letter of credit amount		0
Borrowings		0
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured committed letter of credit amount		$ 21
400 Million Dollar Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, maturity date	Oct. 15, 2016

Fair Value Measurements - Finan

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$ 174	$ 429	$ 241
Derivative financial instruments	84	157	98
Deferred compensation plan assets	41	40	40
Total	299	626	379
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	8	1	2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	62	88	29
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	0
Deferred compensation plan assets	41	40	40
Total	103	128	69
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	112	341	212
Derivative financial instruments	84	157	98
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	0	0
Total	196	498	310
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	8	1	2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	0	0	0
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	0
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired other indefinite-lived intangible asset, fair value	$ 1,000,000		$ 1,000,000
Other indefinite-lived intangible asset at carrying value	6,000,000		6,000,000
Other long-lived asset impairment charges		$ 0		$ 0
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment charges	5,000,000	0		0
Goodwill impairment charges	0	0	0	0
Transfers into or out of level 2	0	0	0	0
Transfers into or out of level 1	0	0	0	0
Purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements related to recurring level 3 measurements	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Impaired During Q32015 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired other long-lived assets, fair value	0		0
Long-Lived Asset at Carrying Value	6,000,000		6,000,000
Impaired During Q3YTD2015 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired other long-lived assets, fair value	6,000,000		6,000,000
Long-Lived Asset at Carrying Value	49,000,000		49,000,000
Other long-lived asset impairment charges			$ 43,000,000
NonStrategic Actions Impairment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other long-lived asset impairment charges	4,000,000
Strategic Actions Impairment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other long-lived asset impairment charges	$ 2,000,000

Derivative Financial Instrume32

Derivative Financial Instruments - Foreign Exchange Contracts Outstanding to Sell Various Currencies (Details) € in Millions, ¥ in Millions, CAD in Millions, $ in Millions

Oct. 31, 2015JPY (¥)

Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2015EUR (€)

Oct. 31, 2015CAD

Jan. 31, 2015JPY (¥)

Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2015EUR (€)

Jan. 31, 2015CAD

Nov. 01, 2014JPY (¥)

Nov. 01, 2014USD ($)

Nov. 01, 2014EUR (€)

Nov. 01, 2014CAD

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative, Notional Amount

¥ 850

$ 1,731

[1]

€ 2

CAD 45

¥ 0

$ 1,395

[1]

€ 1

CAD 14

¥ 0

$ 1,615

[1]

€ 1

CAD 14

[1]

The principal currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar were British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euro, and Japanese yen.

Derivative Financial Instrume33

Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Asset and Liability Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	$ 84	$ 157	$ 98
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	8	1	2
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	84	157	98
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	8	1	2
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	56	115	59
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	12	23	23
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Accrued Liabilities Current [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	3	0	1
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Lease Incentive And Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	3	0	0
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	0	1	0
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	0	0	0
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Accrued Liabilities Current [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	0	0	0
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Lease Incentive And Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	0	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	16	18	16
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, assets	0	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Accrued Liabilities Current [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	2	1	1
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Lease Incentive And Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume34

Derivative Financial Instruments - Effects Of Derivative Financial Instruments On OCI And Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, effective portion, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in OCI, effective portion, net	(8)	86	31	75
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in OCI, effective portion, net	0	2	1	2
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Expense | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, effective portion, net	45	16	99	26
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Operating Expenses [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	0	8	0	6
Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Operating Expenses [Member] | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, effective portion, net	$ 2	$ 2	$ 5	$ 4

Derivative Financial Instrume35

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, net of amount subject to master netting arrangement	$ 3	$ 0	$ 3	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative assets, net of amount subject to master netting arrangement	79	96	79	96	156
Amounts Subject to Enforceable Master Netting Arrangements	5	2	5	2	$ 1
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative [Line Items]
Amounts recorded as a result of hedge ineffectiveness	0	0	0	0
Amounts recorded in net income as a result of discontinuance of cash flow hedges	0	0	0	0
Amounts recorded in net income as a result of hedge components excluded from the assessment of cash flow hedge effectiveness	0	0	0	0
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships
Derivative [Line Items]
Amounts recorded as a result of hedge ineffectiveness	0	0	0	0
Amounts recorded in net income as a result of discontinuance of net investment hedges	0	0	0	0
Amounts recorded in net income as a result of hedge components excluded from the assessment of net investment hedge effectiveness	0	0	0	0
Gain or loss reclassified from OCI into income for derivatives in net investment hedging relationships	0	0	0	0
Operating Expenses [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain or loss reclassified from OCI into income for derivatives in net investment hedging relationships	2	2	5	4
Operating Expenses [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 0	$ 8	$ 0	$ 6

Share Repurchase Activity (Deta

Share Repurchase Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure Share Repurchase Activity [Abstract]
Number of shares repurchased	6.2	11.4	21.8	26
Total cost	$ 200	$ 433	$ 807	$ 1,016
Average per share cost including commissions (in dollars per share)	$ 32.17	$ 37.95	$ 36.93	$ 39.15

Share Repurchases - Additional

Share Repurchases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Feb. 26, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure Share Repurchases Additional Information [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 2,500
Share repurchases, remaining amount	$ 495
Stock Repurchase Program Amount Not Paid	$ 0		$ 15	$ 0

Share-Based Compensation Expens

Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 15	$ 23	$ 58	$ 76
Less: Income tax benefit	(6)	(8)	(22)	(29)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	9	15	36	47
Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	12	18	46	64
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	2	3	8	8
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1	$ 2	$ 4	$ 4

Accumulated Other Comprehensi39

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Foreign currency translation	$ (2)	$ (13)	$ 6	$ (22)	$ (2)	$ 11	$ (9)	$ (13)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(4)	36	(10)	59	3	(11)	22	51
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(33)	(19)	(21)	(12)	(2)	(5)	(73)	(19)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(39)	4	(25)	25	(1)	(5)	(60)	19
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	105	144	140	154	129	130	105	154	$ 165	$ 135
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Foreign currency translation	(2)	(13)	6	(22)	(2)	11
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(2)	(13)	6	(22)	(2)	11
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	51	53	66	94	116	118	51	94	60	107
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign currency translation	0	0	0	0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(4)	36	(10)	59	3	(11)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(33)	(19)	(21)	(12)	(2)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(37)	17	(31)	47	1	(16)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ 54	$ 91	$ 74	$ 60	$ 13	$ 12	$ 54	$ 60	$ 105	$ 28

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Decrease In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Within The Next 12 Months	$ 5
Benefit To Income Taxes If Decrease In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Within 12 Months Are Recognized	0
Interest Expense Reversed	15
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 31

Earnings Per Share - Weighted A

Earnings Per Share - Weighted Average Number of Shares (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-average number of shares - basic (in shares)	406	432	415	439
Common stock equivalents (in shares)	2	5	2	5
Weighted-average number of shares - diluted (in shares)	408	437	417	444

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares excluded from the computations of weighted-average number of shares - diluted	4	2	3	1

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Related to Actions	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information - Net Sales

Segment Information - Net Sales by Brand and Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
		Oct. 31, 2015		Nov. 01, 2014		Oct. 31, 2015		Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 3,857		$ 3,972		$ 11,412		$ 11,727
Percentage of Net Sales		100.00%		100.00%		100.00%		100.00%
Sales growth (decline)		(3.00%)		0.00%		(3.00%)		1.00%
Online [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 635		$ 621		$ 1,700		$ 1,700
U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 2,966		$ 3,030		$ 8,829		$ 9,011
Percentage of Net Sales	[1]	77.00%		76.00%		77.00%		77.00%
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 268		$ 298		$ 764		$ 814
Percentage of Net Sales		7.00%		8.00%		7.00%		7.00%
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 199		$ 220		$ 576		$ 676
Percentage of Net Sales		5.00%		6.00%		5.00%		6.00%
Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 376		$ 368		$ 1,077		$ 1,065
Percentage of Net Sales		10.00%		9.00%		10.00%		9.00%
Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 48		$ 56		$ 166		$ 161
Percentage of Net Sales		1.00%		1.00%		1.00%		1.00%
Gap
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,448		$ 1,555		$ 4,124		$ 4,465
Sales growth (decline)		(7.00%)		(3.00%)		(8.00%)		(2.00%)
Gap | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 838		$ 907		$ 2,368		$ 2,585
Gap | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		94		105		251		280
Gap | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		182		198		522		605
Gap | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		300		296		855		856
Gap | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		34		49		128		139
Old Navy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,623		$ 1,558		$ 4,850		$ 4,661
Sales growth (decline)		4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.00%
Old Navy | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 1,449		$ 1,390		$ 4,352		$ 4,202
Old Navy | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		118		129		344		357
Old Navy | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		0		0		0		0
Old Navy | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		50		39		142		102
Old Navy | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		6		0		12		0
Banana Republic
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 627		$ 706		$ 1,925		$ 2,079
Sales growth (decline)		(11.00%)		1.00%		(7.00%)		2.00%
Banana Republic | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 520		$ 581		$ 1,598		$ 1,705
Banana Republic | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		56		63		167		174
Banana Republic | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		17		22		54		71
Banana Republic | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		26		33		80		107
Banana Republic | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		8		7		26		22
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 159	[2]	$ 153	[3]	$ 513	[3]	$ 522	[3]
Sales growth (decline)		4.00%	[2]	(2.00%)	[3]	(2.00%)	[3]	10.00%	[3]
Other | U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 159	[2]	$ 152	[3]	$ 511	[3]	$ 519	[3]
Other | Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		0	[2]	1	[3]	2	[3]	3	[3]
Other | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		0	[2]	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Other | Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		0	[2]	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Other | Other Regions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 0	[2]	$ 0	[3]	$ 0	[3]	$ 0	[3]
[1]	U.S. includes the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
[2]	Includes Athleta and Intermix.
[3]	Includes Piperlime, Athleta, and Intermix.

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)Segment	Nov. 01, 2014USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net sales | $	$ 3,857	$ 3,972	$ 11,412	$ 11,727
Number of reportable segments (in segments)			1