Nordstrom (JWN) 10-Q 30 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 24, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	Nordstrom Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	72,333
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		173,440,084

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,592	$ 3,598	$ 6,784	$ 6,714
Credit card revenues, net	59	103	116	202
Total revenues	3,651	3,701	6,900	6,916
Cost of sales and related buying and occupancy costs	(2,359)	(2,327)	(4,459)	(4,326)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1,071)	(997)	(2,114)	(1,968)
Earnings before interest and income taxes	221	377	327	622
Interest expense, net	(30)	(32)	(61)	(65)
Earnings before income taxes	191	345	266	557
Income tax expense	(74)	(134)	(103)	(218)
Net earnings	$ 117	$ 211	$ 163	$ 339
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 1.11	$ 0.94	$ 1.78
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 1.09	$ 0.93	$ 1.74
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	173.5	189.4	173.3	190
Diluted (in shares)	174.8	193.5	175.2	194.2

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 117	$ 211	$ 163	$ 339
Postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax	0	1	1	3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(10)	(10)	17	(5)
Comprehensive net earnings	$ 107	$ 202	$ 181	$ 337

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 892	$ 595	$ 423
Accounts receivable held for sale	0	0	2,391
Accounts receivable, net	263	196	241
Merchandise inventories	2,032	1,945	2,004
Current deferred tax assets, net	0	0	256
Prepaid expenses and other	163	278	117
Total current assets	3,350	3,014	5,432
Land, property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $5,330, $5,108 and $4,912)	3,812	3,735	3,570
Goodwill	435	435	447
Other assets	533	514	251
Total assets	8,130	7,698	9,700
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable	1,604	1,324	1,589
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits	381	416	389
Other current liabilities	1,326	1,161	1,145
Current portion of long-term debt	10	10	333
Total current liabilities	3,321	2,911	3,456
Long-term debt, net	2,772	2,795	2,808
Deferred property incentives, net	530	540	560
Other liabilities	570	581	385
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value: 1,000 shares authorized; 173.3, 173.5 and 188.2 shares issued and outstanding	2,612	2,539	2,460
(Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings	(1,635)	(1,610)	97
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(40)	(58)	(66)
Total shareholders' equity	937	871	2,491
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 8,130	$ 7,698	$ 9,700

Condensed Consolidated Balance5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Assets
Accumulated depreciation	$ 5,330	$ 5,108	$ 4,912
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	173.3	173.5	188.2
Common stock, shares outstanding	173.3	173.5	188.2

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$ 2,440	$ 2,338	$ 166	$ (64)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015		190.1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	339		339
Other comprehensive earnings/(loss)	(2)			(2)
Dividends	(142)		(142)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	84	$ 84
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans (in shares)		1.5
Stock-based compensation	38	$ 38
Stock-based compensation (in shares)		0.1
Repurchase of common stock	(266)		(266)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(3.5)
Ending balance at Aug. 01, 2015	$ 2,491	$ 2,460	97	(66)
Ending balance (in shares) at Aug. 01, 2015	188.2	188.2
Beginning balance at Jan. 30, 2016	$ 871	$ 2,539	(1,610)	(58)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016	173.5	173.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	$ 163		163
Other comprehensive earnings/(loss)	18			18
Dividends	(128)		(128)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans	31	$ 31
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans (in shares)		0.9
Stock-based compensation	42	$ 42
Stock-based compensation (in shares)		0.2
Repurchase of common stock	$ (60)		(60)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(1.3)	(1.3)
Ending balance at Jul. 30, 2016	$ 937	$ 2,612	$ (1,635)	$ (40)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 30, 2016	173.3	173.3

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.74

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 163	$ 339
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expenses	319	277
Amortization of deferred property incentives and other, net	(34)	(95)
Deferred income taxes, net	(53)	(24)
Stock-based compensation expense	47	41
Tax (deficiency) benefit from stock-based compensation	(1)	13
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(1)	(13)
Bad debt expense	0	20
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(66)	(216)
Merchandise inventories	(59)	(280)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	96	(19)
Accounts payable	262	240
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits	(40)	(30)
Other current liabilities	175	56
Deferred property incentives	31	97
Other liabilities	12	9
Net cash provided by operating activities	851	415
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(407)	(521)
Change in credit card receivables originated at third parties	0	(64)
Other, net	33	4
Net cash used in investing activities	(374)	(581)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of discounts	0	16
Principal payments on long-term borrowings	(5)	(4)
(Decrease) increase in cash book overdrafts	(18)	49
Cash dividends paid	(128)	(142)
Payments for repurchase of common stock	(59)	(267)
Proceeds from issuances under stock compensation plans	30	71
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	1	13
Other, net	(1)	26
Net cash used in financing activities	(180)	(238)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	297	(404)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	595	827
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	892	423
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes (refund), net	(50)	209
Interest, net of capitalized interest	67	70
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accounts receivable reclassified from held for investment to held for sale	$ 0	$ 2,391

Basis Of Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the balances of Nordstrom, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a basis consistent in all material respects with the accounting policies described and applied in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”), and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are, in management’s opinion, necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the periods ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 are unaudited. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 30, 2016 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2015 Annual Report. The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnote disclosures contained in our 2015 Annual Report. The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Our business, like that of other retailers, is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Due to our Anniversary Sale in July and the holidays in the fourth quarter, our sales are typically higher in the second and fourth quarters than in the first and third quarters of the fiscal year. In 2016, the Anniversary Sale event started one week later in July relative to last year, shifting one week of the event into the third quarter. Results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. Loyalty Program Prior to the second quarter of 2016, customers who used Nordstrom Visa or Nordstrom credit or debit cards were able to participate in the Nordstrom Rewards program. During the second quarter of 2016, the Nordstrom Rewards program was expanded to enable all customers to earn benefits regardless of how they choose to pay. Customers accumulate points based on their level of spending. Upon reaching a certain points threshold, customers receive Nordstrom Notes, which can be redeemed for any goods or services offered at Nordstrom full-line stores, Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstromrack.com/HauteLook. Customers who use Nordstrom private label credit or debit cards or Nordstrom Visa credit cards receive additional benefits, including reimbursements for alterations, shopping and fashion events and early access to the Anniversary Sale. We estimate the net cost of Nordstrom Notes that will be issued and redeemed and record this cost as rewards points are accumulated. These costs, as well as reimbursed alterations, are recorded in cost of sales as we provide customers with products and services for these rewards. Other benefits of the loyalty program, including shopping and fashion events, are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. Reclassification Reclassifications were made to our fiscal 2015 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform with current period presentation. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which was subsequently modified in August 2015 by ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date . The core principle of ASU No. 2014-09 is that companies should recognize revenue when the transfer of promised goods or services to customers occurs in an amount that reflects what the company expects to receive. It requires additional disclosures to describe the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers. In early 2016, the FASB issued additional ASUs which clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations, on identifying performance obligations and licensing and on the revenue recognition criteria. This guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact these provisions will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases . This ASU increases transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification dictates whether lease expense is to be recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. This ASU is effective for us beginning with the first quarter of 2019. Though we are currently evaluating the impact of these provisions, we expect it will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation — Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . This ASU impacts several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for us beginning with the first quarter of 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact these provisions will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Credit Card Receivable Transact

Credit Card Receivable Transaction	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Credit Card Receivable Transaction [Abstract]
Credit Card Receivable Transaction	CREDIT CARD RECEIVABLE TRANSACTION On October 1, 2015 , we completed the sale of a substantial majority of our U.S. Visa and private label credit card portfolio to TD Bank, N.A. (“TD”) and we entered into a long-term program agreement under which TD is the exclusive issuer of our U.S. consumer credit cards. In connection with the close of the credit card receivable transaction, we completed the defeasance of our $325 Series 2011-1 Class A Notes in order to provide the credit card receivables to TD free and clear. At close, we received $2.2 billion in cash consideration reflecting the par value of the receivables sold and incurred $32 in transaction-related expenses during the third quarter of 2015. Pursuant to the agreement, we are obligated to offer and administer our loyalty program and perform other account servicing functions. In return, we receive a portion of the ongoing credit card revenue, net of credit losses, from both the sold and newly generated credit card receivables. We recorded certain assets and liabilities associated with the arrangement. The beneficial interest asset is carried at fair value (see Note 5: Fair Value Measurements) and is amortized over approximately four years based primarily on the payment rate of the associated receivables. The deferred revenue and investment in contract asset are recognized/amortized over seven years on a straight line basis, following the delivery of the contract obligations and expected life of the agreement. We record each of these items in credit card revenue, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE The components of accounts receivable are as follows: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Credit card receivables and other, net $264 $197 $242 Allowance for credit losses (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Accounts receivable, net $263 $196 $241 Accounts receivable held for sale $— $— $2,391 Credit card receivables and other, net primarily consist of employee credit card receivables and receivables from non-Nordstrom-branded cards. In connection with our May 2015 purchase and sale agreement with TD, the accounts receivable discussed in Note 2: Credit Card Receivable Transaction, were recorded at the lower of cost (par) or fair value and reclassified as “held for sale.” This resulted in the recognition of a $64 benefit in the second quarter of 2015, due to the reversal of the allowance for credit losses. We subsequently sold the receivables to TD on October 1, 2015 . There have been no material changes to the delinquency status or net credit losses of the receivables sold.

Debt And Credit Facilities

Debt And Credit Facilities	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt And Credit Facilities	DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES Debt A summary of our long-term debt, including capital leases, is as follows: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Secured Series 2011-1 Class A Notes, 2.28%, due October 2016 $— $— $325 Mortgage payable, 7.68%, due April 2020 27 30 33 Other 4 5 9 Total secured debt 31 35 367 Unsecured Net of unamortized discount: Senior notes, 6.25%, due January 2018 649 649 649 Senior notes, 4.75%, due May 2020 499 499 499 Senior notes, 4.00%, due October 2021 500 500 499 Senior debentures, 6.95%, due March 2028 300 300 300 Senior notes, 7.00%, due January 2038 146 146 146 Senior notes, 5.00%, due January 2044 601 600 599 Other 56 76 82 Total unsecured debt 2,751 2,770 2,774 Total long-term debt 2,782 2,805 3,141 Less: current portion (10 ) (10 ) (333 ) Total due beyond one year $2,772 $2,795 $2,808 In the third quarter of 2015, as a condition of closing the credit card receivable transaction (see Note 2: Credit Card Receivable Transaction), we defeased $325 in secured Series 2011-1 Class A Notes in order to provide the receivables to TD free and clear. Credit Facilities As of July 30, 2016 , we had total short-term borrowing capacity of $800 under our senior unsecured revolving credit facility (“revolver”) that expires in April 2020 , with an option to extend for an additional year. Under the terms of our revolver, we pay a variable rate of interest and a commitment fee based on our debt rating. The revolver is available for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. We have the option to increase the revolving commitment by up to $200 , to a total of $1,000 , provided that we obtain written consent from the lenders. As of July 30, 2016 , we had no issuances outstanding under our commercial paper program and no borrowings outstanding under our revolver. The revolver requires that we maintain an adjusted debt to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent (“EBITDAR”) leverage ratio of less than four times. As of July 30, 2016 , we were in compliance with this covenant.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS We disclose our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets by level within the fair value hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Other observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data Level 3: Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis We recorded a beneficial interest asset when we completed the sale of a substantial majority of our U.S. Visa and private label credit card portfolio (see Note 2: Credit Card Receivable Transaction). We determined the fair value of the beneficial interest asset based on a discounted cash flow model using Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. Inputs and assumptions include the discount rate, payment rate, credit loss rate and revenues and expenses associated with the program agreement. Given our review of market participant capital structures in the banking and credit card industries and our historical and expected portfolio performance, we used the following ranges of input assumptions to determine the fair value as of July 30, 2016 : Minimum Maximum Discount rate 12 % 12 % Monthly payment rate 6 % 11 % Annual credit loss rate 3 % 4 % Annual revenues as a percent to credit card receivables 13 % 18 % Annual expenses as a percent to credit card receivables 5 % 9 % We recognized $7 and $17 of amortization expense for the quarter and six months ended July 30, 2016 on the beneficial interest asset, which had a fair value of $20 and $37 as of July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016 . Amortization primarily reflects payments received on the receivables sold and is recorded in credit card revenues, net. We did not have any financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 1, 2015 . Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis We did not have any financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016 . As of August 1, 2015 , our U.S. Visa and private label credit card receivables were “held for sale” and were recorded at the lower of cost (par) or fair value. We estimated the fair value of our credit card receivables “held for sale” based on a discounted cash flow model using estimates and assumptions regarding future credit card portfolio performance. This fair value estimate was primarily based on Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, including the discount rate, payment rate, credit losses, revenues and expenses. The estimated fair value of our credit card receivables “held for sale” was approximately 3% above par. This premium was solely associated with our credit card receivables “held for sale,” and did not encompass other terms and elements within our agreement with TD. Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value Financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certificates of deposit, which approximate fair value due to their short-term nature, and long-term debt. We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt using quoted market prices of the same or similar issues and, as such, this is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement. The following table summarizes the carrying value and fair value estimate of our long-term debt, including current maturities: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Carrying value of long-term debt $2,782 $2,805 $3,141 Fair value of long-term debt 3,076 3,077 3,526 Non-financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis We also measure certain non-financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, primarily goodwill, investment in contract asset and long-lived tangible and intangible assets, in connection with periodic evaluations for potential impairment. There were no material impairment charges for these assets for the six months ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 . We estimate the fair value of these assets using primarily unobservable inputs and, as such, these are considered Level 3 fair value measurements.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Plans for our Manhattan full-line store, which we currently expect to open in 2019, ultimately include owning a condominium interest in a mixed-use tower and leasing certain nearby properties. As of July 30, 2016 , we had approximately $201 of fee interest in land, which is expected to convert to a condominium interest once the store is constructed. We have committed to make future installment payments based on the developer meeting pre-established construction and development milestones. In the event that this project is not completed, the opening may be delayed and we may be subject to future losses or capital commitments in order to complete construction or to monetize our investment in the land.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY On October 1, 2015 , our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $1,000 of our outstanding common stock through March 1, 2017. During the six months ended July 30, 2016 , we repurchased 1.3 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $60 and had $751 remaining in share repurchase capacity as of July 30, 2016 . The actual number, price, manner and timing of future share repurchases, if any, will be subject to market and economic conditions and applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules. In August 2016 , subsequent to quarter end, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, which will be paid on September 13, 2016 .

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The following table summarizes our stock-based compensation expense: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Stock options $11 $10 $19 $19 Restricted stock units 9 6 15 10 Acquisition-related stock compensation 4 4 8 9 Performance share units 1 — 1 — Other 2 2 4 3 Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit 27 22 47 41 Income tax benefit (9 ) (7 ) (15 ) (13 ) Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit $18 $15 $32 $28 The following table summarizes our grants: Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Granted Weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit Granted Weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit Stock options 2.9 $15 1.7 $21 Restricted stock units 1.6 $43 0.4 $78

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The computation of earnings per share is as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Net earnings $117 $211 $163 $339 Basic shares 173.5 189.4 173.3 190.0 Dilutive effect of stock options and other 1.3 4.1 1.9 4.2 Diluted shares 174.8 193.5 175.2 194.2 Earnings per basic share $0.67 $1.11 $0.94 $1.78 Earnings per diluted share $0.67 $1.09 $0.93 $1.74 Anti-dilutive stock options and other 13.6 1.7 10.2 1.7

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	SEGMENT REPORTING The following tables set forth information for our reportable segments: Retail Corporate/Other Retail Business Credit Total Quarter Ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $3,871 ($279 ) $3,592 $— $3,592 Credit card revenues, net — — — 59 59 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 383 (179 ) 204 17 221 Interest expense, net — (30 ) (30 ) — (30 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 383 (209 ) 174 17 191 Quarter Ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $3,775 ($177 ) $3,598 $— $3,598 Credit card revenues, net — — — 103 103 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 378 (115 ) 263 114 377 Interest expense, net — (27 ) (27 ) (5 ) (32 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 378 (142 ) 236 109 345 Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $7,129 ($345 ) $6,784 $— $6,784 Credit card revenues, net — — — 116 116 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 572 (278 ) 294 33 327 Interest expense, net — (61 ) (61 ) — (61 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 572 (339 ) 233 33 266 Six Months Ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $6,966 ($252 ) $6,714 $— $6,714 Credit card revenues, net — — — 202 202 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 658 (197 ) 461 161 622 Interest expense, net — (55 ) (55 ) (10 ) (65 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 658 (252 ) 406 151 557 Credit segment earnings before interest and income taxes for the quarter and six months ended August 1, 2015 included a $64 benefit due to the reversal of the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable that were reclassified to “held for sale” (see Note 3: Accounts Receivable). The following table summarizes net sales within our reportable segments: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Nordstrom full-line stores - U.S. $1,978 $2,097 $3,560 $3,796 Nordstrom.com 683 625 1,178 1,105 Nordstrom 2,661 2,722 4,738 4,901 Nordstrom Rack 926 857 1,819 1,688 Nordstromrack.com/HauteLook 157 117 323 234 Off-price 1,083 974 2,142 1,922 Other retail 1 127 79 249 143 Total Retail segment 3,871 3,775 7,129 6,966 Corporate/Other (279 ) (177 ) (345 ) (252 ) Total net sales $3,592 $3,598 $6,784 $6,714 1 Other retail includes Nordstrom Canada full-line stores, Trunk Club and Jeffrey boutiques.

Basis Of Presentation (Policies

Basis Of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Loyalty Program	Loyalty Program Prior to the second quarter of 2016, customers who used Nordstrom Visa or Nordstrom credit or debit cards were able to participate in the Nordstrom Rewards program. During the second quarter of 2016, the Nordstrom Rewards program was expanded to enable all customers to earn benefits regardless of how they choose to pay. Customers accumulate points based on their level of spending. Upon reaching a certain points threshold, customers receive Nordstrom Notes, which can be redeemed for any goods or services offered at Nordstrom full-line stores, Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstromrack.com/HauteLook. Customers who use Nordstrom private label credit or debit cards or Nordstrom Visa credit cards receive additional benefits, including reimbursements for alterations, shopping and fashion events and early access to the Anniversary Sale. We estimate the net cost of Nordstrom Notes that will be issued and redeemed and record this cost as rewards points are accumulated. These costs, as well as reimbursed alterations, are recorded in cost of sales as we provide customers with products and services for these rewards. Other benefits of the loyalty program, including shopping and fashion events, are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Reclassification	Reclassification Reclassifications were made to our fiscal 2015 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform with current period presentation.

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Components Of Accounts Receivable	The components of accounts receivable are as follows: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Credit card receivables and other, net $264 $197 $242 Allowance for credit losses (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Accounts receivable, net $263 $196 $241 Accounts receivable held for sale $— $— $2,391

Debt And Credit Facilities (Tab

Debt And Credit Facilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Long-Term Debt	A summary of our long-term debt, including capital leases, is as follows: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Secured Series 2011-1 Class A Notes, 2.28%, due October 2016 $— $— $325 Mortgage payable, 7.68%, due April 2020 27 30 33 Other 4 5 9 Total secured debt 31 35 367 Unsecured Net of unamortized discount: Senior notes, 6.25%, due January 2018 649 649 649 Senior notes, 4.75%, due May 2020 499 499 499 Senior notes, 4.00%, due October 2021 500 500 499 Senior debentures, 6.95%, due March 2028 300 300 300 Senior notes, 7.00%, due January 2038 146 146 146 Senior notes, 5.00%, due January 2044 601 600 599 Other 56 76 82 Total unsecured debt 2,751 2,770 2,774 Total long-term debt 2,782 2,805 3,141 Less: current portion (10 ) (10 ) (333 ) Total due beyond one year $2,772 $2,795 $2,808

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Summary Of Carrying Value And Fair Value Estimate Of Long-Term Debt	The following table summarizes the carrying value and fair value estimate of our long-term debt, including current maturities: July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Carrying value of long-term debt $2,782 $2,805 $3,141 Fair value of long-term debt 3,076 3,077 3,526
Recurring Measurements [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Range Of Input Assumptions	Given our review of market participant capital structures in the banking and credit card industries and our historical and expected portfolio performance, we used the following ranges of input assumptions to determine the fair value as of July 30, 2016 : Minimum Maximum Discount rate 12 % 12 % Monthly payment rate 6 % 11 % Annual credit loss rate 3 % 4 % Annual revenues as a percent to credit card receivables 13 % 18 % Annual expenses as a percent to credit card receivables 5 % 9 %

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes our stock-based compensation expense: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Stock options $11 $10 $19 $19 Restricted stock units 9 6 15 10 Acquisition-related stock compensation 4 4 8 9 Performance share units 1 — 1 — Other 2 2 4 3 Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit 27 22 47 41 Income tax benefit (9 ) (7 ) (15 ) (13 ) Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit $18 $15 $32 $28
Summary Of Grants	The following table summarizes our grants: Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Granted Weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit Granted Weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit Stock options 2.9 $15 1.7 $21 Restricted stock units 1.6 $43 0.4 $78

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation Of Earnings Per Share	The computation of earnings per share is as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Net earnings $117 $211 $163 $339 Basic shares 173.5 189.4 173.3 190.0 Dilutive effect of stock options and other 1.3 4.1 1.9 4.2 Diluted shares 174.8 193.5 175.2 194.2 Earnings per basic share $0.67 $1.11 $0.94 $1.78 Earnings per diluted share $0.67 $1.09 $0.93 $1.74 Anti-dilutive stock options and other 13.6 1.7 10.2 1.7

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Information By Reportable Segment	The following tables set forth information for our reportable segments: Retail Corporate/Other Retail Business Credit Total Quarter Ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $3,871 ($279 ) $3,592 $— $3,592 Credit card revenues, net — — — 59 59 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 383 (179 ) 204 17 221 Interest expense, net — (30 ) (30 ) — (30 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 383 (209 ) 174 17 191 Quarter Ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $3,775 ($177 ) $3,598 $— $3,598 Credit card revenues, net — — — 103 103 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 378 (115 ) 263 114 377 Interest expense, net — (27 ) (27 ) (5 ) (32 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 378 (142 ) 236 109 345 Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 Net sales $7,129 ($345 ) $6,784 $— $6,784 Credit card revenues, net — — — 116 116 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 572 (278 ) 294 33 327 Interest expense, net — (61 ) (61 ) — (61 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 572 (339 ) 233 33 266 Six Months Ended August 1, 2015 Net sales $6,966 ($252 ) $6,714 $— $6,714 Credit card revenues, net — — — 202 202 Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes 658 (197 ) 461 161 622 Interest expense, net — (55 ) (55 ) (10 ) (65 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 658 (252 ) 406 151 557
Summary Of Net Sales By Channel	The following table summarizes net sales within our reportable segments: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Nordstrom full-line stores - U.S. $1,978 $2,097 $3,560 $3,796 Nordstrom.com 683 625 1,178 1,105 Nordstrom 2,661 2,722 4,738 4,901 Nordstrom Rack 926 857 1,819 1,688 Nordstromrack.com/HauteLook 157 117 323 234 Off-price 1,083 974 2,142 1,922 Other retail 1 127 79 249 143 Total Retail segment 3,871 3,775 7,129 6,966 Corporate/Other (279 ) (177 ) (345 ) (252 ) Total net sales $3,592 $3,598 $6,784 $6,714 1 Other retail includes Nordstrom Canada full-line stores, Trunk Club and Jeffrey boutiques.

Credit Card Receivable Transa26

Credit Card Receivable Transaction (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 01, 2015
Credit Card Receivable Transaction [Line Items]
Cash acquired in credit transaction			$ 2,200
Transaction-related expenses		$ 32
Beneficial interest asset, useful life (in years)	4 years
Deferred revenue, recognition period (in years)	7 years
Investment in contract asset, useful life (in years)	7 years
Series 2011-1 Class A Notes, 2.28%, due October 2016 [Member]
Credit Card Receivable Transaction [Line Items]
Debt defeased as a condition of closing the credit card receivable transaction		$ 325

Accounts Receivable (Components

Accounts Receivable (Components Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Credit card receivables and other, net	$ 264	$ 197	$ 242
Allowance for credit losses	(1)	(1)	(1)
Accounts receivables, net	263	196	241
Accounts receivable held for sale	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,391

Accounts Receivable (Narrative)

Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Reversal of allowance on receivables held for sale	$ 64

Debt And Credit Facilities (Sum

Debt And Credit Facilities (Summary Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total secured debt	$ 31	$ 367	$ 35
Total unsecured debt	2,751	2,774	2,770
Total long-term debt	2,782	3,141	2,805
Less: current portion	(10)	(333)	(10)
Total due beyond one year	2,772	2,808	2,795
Series 2011-1 Class A Notes, 2.28%, due October 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total secured debt	$ 0	$ 325	$ 0
Debt instrument interest rate	2.28%	2.28%	2.28%
Maturity date	October 2,016	October 2,016	October 2,016
Mortgage payable, 7.68%, due April 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total secured debt	$ 27	$ 33	$ 30
Debt instrument interest rate	7.68%	7.68%	7.68%
Maturity date	April 2,020	April 2,020	April 2,020
Other secured debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total secured debt	$ 4	$ 9	$ 5
Senior notes, 6.25%, due January 2018, net of unamortized discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 649	$ 649	$ 649
Debt instrument interest rate	6.25%	6.25%	6.25%
Maturity date	January 2,018	January 2,018	January 2,018
Senior notes, 4.75%, due May 2020, net of unamortized discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 499	$ 499	$ 499
Debt instrument interest rate	4.75%	4.75%	4.75%
Maturity date	May 2,020	May 2,020	May 2,020
Senior notes, 4.00%, due October 2021, net of unamortized discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 500	$ 499	$ 500
Debt instrument interest rate	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Maturity date	October 2,021	October 2,021	October 2,021
Senior debentures, 6.95%, due March 2028, net of unamortized discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300
Debt instrument interest rate	6.95%	6.95%	6.95%
Maturity date	March 2,028	March 2,028	March 2,028
Senior notes, 7.00%, due January 2038, net of unamortized discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 146	$ 146	$ 146
Debt instrument interest rate	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Maturity date	January 2,038	January 2,038	January 2,038
Senior notes, 5.00%, due January 2044, net of unamortized discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 601	$ 599	$ 600
Debt instrument interest rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Maturity date	January 2,044	January 2,044	January 2,044
Other unsecured debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total unsecured debt	$ 56	$ 82	$ 76

Debt And Credit Facilities (Nar

Debt And Credit Facilities (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Series 2011-1 Class A Notes, 2.28%, due October 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt defeased as a condition of closing the credit card receivable transaction			$ 325
Maturity date	October 2,016	October 2,016	October 2,016
Short-term borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total short-term borrowing capacity	$ 800
Unsecured revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total short-term borrowing capacity	$ 800
Maturity date	April 2,020
Option to increase the maximum capacity of revolving credit facility	$ 200
Maximum borrowing capacity with option	1,000
Issuances or borrowings	$ 0
Debt covenant leverage ratio	4
Commercial paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuances or borrowings	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Range

Fair Value Measurements (Range Of Input Assumptions) (Details) - Recurring Measurements [Member] - Level 3 [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Discount rate	12.00%
Monthly payment rate	6.00%
Annual credit loss rate	3.00%
Annual revenues as a percent to credit card receivables	13.00%
Annual expenses as a percent to credit card receivables	5.00%
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Discount rate	12.00%
Monthly payment rate	11.00%
Annual credit loss rate	4.00%
Annual revenues as a percent to credit card receivables	18.00%
Annual expenses as a percent to credit card receivables	9.00%

Fair Value Measurements (Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Carrying Value And Fair Value Estimate Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Fair Value Measurements, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Carrying value of long-term debt	$ 2,782	$ 2,805	$ 3,141
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt	$ 3,076	$ 3,077	$ 3,526

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Receivables held for sale, premium above par				3.00%
Recurring Measurements [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Beneficial interest amortization expense	$ 7	$ 17
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring Measurements [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of beneficial interest, remaining	$ 20	$ 20	$ 37

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)
Manhattan full-line store [Member]
Property Assets Subject to Lien [Line Items]
Amount of property assets subject to lien	$ 201

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2016	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Shares repurchased (in shares)		1.3
Repurchase of common stock, amount		$ 60	$ 266
Remaining share repurchase capacity		751
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Quarterly dividend declared and paid in subsequent quarter	$ 0.37
2015 Program [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Share repurchase authorization		$ 1,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Summa

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit	$ 27	$ 22	$ 47	$ 41
Income tax benefit	(9)	(7)	(15)	(13)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit	18	15	32	28
Acquisition-related stock compensation [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit	4	4	8	9
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit	11	10	19	19
Restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit	9	6	15	10
Performance share units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit	1	0	1	0
Other [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense, before income tax benefit	$ 2	$ 2	$ 4	$ 3

Stock-Based Compensation (Sum37

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Grants) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)	2.9	1.7
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per stock option (in dollars per share)	$ 15	$ 21
Restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted (in shares)	1.6	0.4
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit (in dollars per share)	$ 43	$ 78

Earnings Per Share (Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 117	$ 211	$ 163	$ 339
Basic shares (in shares)	173.5	189.4	173.3	190
Dilutive effect of stock options and other (in shares)	1.3	4.1	1.9	4.2
Diluted shares (in shares)	174.8	193.5	175.2	194.2
Earnings per basic share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 1.11	$ 0.94	$ 1.78
Earnings per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 1.09	$ 0.93	$ 1.74
Anti-dilutive stock options and other (in shares)	13.6	1.7	10.2	1.7

Segment Reporting (Information

Segment Reporting (Information By Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 3,592	$ 3,598	$ 6,784	$ 6,714
Credit card revenues, net	59	103	116	202
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	221	377	327	622
Interest expense, net	(30)	(32)	(61)	(65)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	191	345	266	557
Retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3,871	3,775	7,129	6,966
Credit card revenues, net	0	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	383	378	572	658
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	383	378	572	658
Corporate/Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(279)	(177)	(345)	(252)
Credit card revenues, net	0	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	(179)	(115)	(278)	(197)
Interest expense, net	(30)	(27)	(61)	(55)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(209)	(142)	(339)	(252)
Retail Business [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3,592	3,598	6,784	6,714
Credit card revenues, net	0	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	204	263	294	461
Interest expense, net	(30)	(27)	(61)	(55)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	174	236	233	406
Credit [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Credit card revenues, net	59	103	116	202
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	17	114	33	161
Interest expense, net	0	(5)	0	(10)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$ 17	$ 109	$ 33	$ 151

Segment Reporting (Summary Of N

Segment Reporting (Summary Of Net Sales By Channel) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 3,592	$ 3,598	$ 6,784	$ 6,714
Nordstrom full-line stores - U.S. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		1,978	2,097	3,560	3,796
Nordstrom.com [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		683	625	1,178	1,105
Nordstrom [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		2,661	2,722	4,738	4,901
Nordstrom Rack [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		926	857	1,819	1,688
Nordstromrack.com/HauteLook [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		157	117	323	234
Off-price [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		1,083	974	2,142	1,922
Other retail [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	127	79	249	143
Total Retail segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		3,871	3,775	7,129	6,966
Corporate/Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ (279)	$ (177)	$ (345)	$ (252)
[1]	Other retail includes Nordstrom Canada full-line stores, Trunk Club and Jeffrey boutiques.

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reversal of allowance on receivables held for sale	$ 64