Macy's (M) 10-Q 4 Jun 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15	29-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	2-May-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	M
Entity Registrant Name	Macy's, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	794367
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		336,410,162

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$6,232	$6,279
Cost of sales	-3,800	-3,836
Gross margin	2,432	2,443
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-2,023	-2,000
Operating income (loss)	409	443
Interest expense	-95	-100
Interest income	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	314	343
Federal, state and local income tax expense	-121	-119
Net income (loss)	$193	$224
Basic earnings per share	$0.57	$0.61
Diluted earnings per share	$0.56	$0.60

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Net income (loss)	$193	$224
Amortization of net actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, before tax	13	6
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income	5	2
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect	8	4
Comprehensive income (loss)	$201	$228

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,509	$2,246	$1,878	$2,273
Receivables	259	424	275
Merchandise inventories	6,055	5,516	5,897
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	471	493	454
Total Current Assets	8,294	8,679	8,504
Property and Equipment - net	7,712	7,800	7,792
Goodwill	3,897	3,743	3,743
Other Intangible Assets - net	531	496	519
Other Assets	741	743	747
Total Assets	21,175	21,461	21,305
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	76	76	8
Merchandise accounts payable	2,512	1,693	2,390
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,411	3,109	2,220
Income taxes	74	296	105
Deferred income taxes	370	362	381
Total Current Liabilities	5,443	5,536	5,104
Long-Term Debt	7,260	7,265	7,162
Deferred Income Taxes	1,086	1,081	1,304
Other Liabilities	2,179	2,201	1,635
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,207	5,378	6,100
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$21,175	$21,461	$21,305

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (parenthetical) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated depreciation	$5,784	$5,594	$6,261

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Net income (loss)	$193	$224
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	259	253
Stock-based compensation expense	18	21
Amortization of financing costs and premium on acquired debt	-1	-2
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in receivables	167	163
Increase in merchandise inventories	-511	-340
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets	-42	-31
Increase in other assets not separately identified	0	-14
Increase in merchandise accounts payable	719	628
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other items not separately identified	-513	-460
Decrease in current income taxes	-222	-256
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes	-6	8
Decrease in other liabilities not separately identified	-8	-20
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	53	174
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	-180	-151
Capitalized software	-63	-49
Acquisition of Bluemercury, Inc., net of cash acquired	-212	0
Disposition of property and equipment	4	10
Other, net	70	6
Net cash used by investing activities	-381	-184
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	-3	-5
Dividends paid	-106	-92
Decrease in outstanding checks	-41	-11
Acquisition of treasury stock	-359	-403
Issuance of common stock	100	126
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-409	-385
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-737	-395
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	2,246	2,273
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	1,509	1,878
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	81	83
Interest received	0	0
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)	$314	$343

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Nature of Operations
	Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores, websites and mobile applications under three brands (Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations include approximately 885 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com. In addition, Bloomingdale's in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is operated under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, LLC.
	A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015 (the "2014 10-K"). The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in the 2014 10-K.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.
	The Consolidated Financial Statements for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.
	Seasonality
	Because of the seasonal nature of the retail business, the results of operations for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 (which do not include the Christmas season) are not necessarily indicative of such results for the full fiscal year.
	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications were made to prior years’ amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts for the most recent fiscal period.
	Comprehensive Income
	Total comprehensive income represents the change in equity during a period from sources other than transactions with shareholders and, as such, includes net income. For the Company, the only other component of total comprehensive income for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 is the amortization of post employment and postretirement plan items. These reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income) and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 4, "Benefit Plans," for further information.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015					May 3, 2014
		Net				Shares	Net				Shares
		Income					Income
		(millions, except per share data)
	Net income and average number of shares outstanding	$	193			339.8	$	224			364.8
	Shares to be issued under deferred					0.9					1.1
	compensation and other plans
		$	193			340.7	$	224			365.9
	Basic earnings per share			$	0.57				$	0.61
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					5.8					6.7
		$	193			346.5	$	224			372.6
	Diluted earnings per share			$	0.56				$	0.6
	In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 6.5 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.4 million shares of common stock were outstanding at May 2, 2015, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.
	In addition to the stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 3.3 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.1 million shares of common stock were outstanding at May 3, 2014, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014 because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

Financing_Activities

Financing Activities	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Financing Activities [Abstract]
Financing Activities	Financing Activities
	The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014
		(millions)
	9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021	$	2	$	2
	9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021	1		1
	Capital leases and other obligations	—		2
		$	3	$	5
	During the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015, the Company repurchased approximately 5.9 million shares of its common stock pursuant to existing stock purchase authorizations for a total of approximately $385 million. As of May 2, 2015, the Company had $647 million of authorization remaining under its share repurchase program. On May 13, 2015, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional $1,500 million in authorization to purchase common stock, bringing the Company's remaining authorization under its share repurchase program to $2,147 million. The Company may continue or, from time to time, suspend repurchases of shares under its share repurchase program, depending on prevailing market conditions, alternate uses of capital and other factors.

Benefit_Plans

Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	Benefit Plans
	The Company has defined contribution plans which cover substantially all employees who work 1,000 hours or more in a year. In addition, the Company has a funded defined benefit plan ("Pension Plan") and an unfunded defined benefit supplementary retirement plan ("SERP"), which provides benefits, for certain employees, in excess of qualified plan limitations. Effective January 1, 2012, the Pension Plan was closed to new participants, with limited exceptions, and effective January 2, 2012, the SERP was closed to new participants.
	In February 2013, the Company announced changes to the Pension Plan and SERP whereby eligible employees no longer earn future pension service credits after December 31, 2013, with limited exceptions. All retirement benefits attributable to service in subsequent periods are provided through defined contribution plans.
	In addition, certain retired employees currently are provided with specified health care and life insurance benefits ("Postretirement Obligations"). Eligibility requirements for such benefits vary, but generally state that benefits are available to eligible employees who were hired prior to a certain date and retire after a certain age with specified years of service. Certain employees are subject to having such benefits modified or terminated.
	The defined contribution plan expense and actuarially determined components of the net periodic benefit cost (income) associated with the defined benefit plans are as follows:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014
		(millions)
	401(k) Defined Contribution Plan	$	23		$	25
	Pension Plan
	Service cost	$	2		$	2
	Interest cost	34			38
	Expected return on assets	(59		)	(61		)
	Recognition of net actuarial loss	10			6
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
		$	(13	)	$	(15	)
	Supplementary Retirement Plan
	Service cost	$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	8			8
	Recognition of net actuarial loss	3			1
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
		$	11		$	9
	Total Retirement Expense	$	21		$	19
	Postretirement Obligations
	Service cost	$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	2			2
	Recognition of net actuarial gain	—			(1		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
		$	2		$	1

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

2-May-15

Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The following table shows the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards:

May 2, 2015

May 3, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Total

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Total

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

in Active

Observable

Unobservable

in Active

Observable

Unobservable

Markets for

Inputs

Inputs

Markets for

Inputs

Inputs

Identical Assets

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Identical Assets

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 1)

(millions)

Marketable equity and debt securities

$

104

$

—

$

104

$

—

$

91

$

—

$

91

$

—

Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, short-term debt, merchandise accounts payable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and long-term debt. With the exception of long-term debt, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair values of long-term debt, excluding capitalized leases, are generally estimated based on quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments, and are classified as Level 2 measurements within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards.

The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt:

May 2, 2015

May 3, 2014

Notional

Carrying

Fair

Notional

Carrying

Fair

Amount

Amount

Value

Amount

Amount

Value

(millions)

Long-term debt

$

7,070

$

7,231

$

8,020

$

6,973

$

7,145

$

7,797

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
	Certain debt obligations of the Company, which constitute debt obligations of Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc. ("Subsidiary Issuer"), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Macy's, Inc. ("Parent"), are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Parent. In the following condensed consolidating financial statements, "Other Subsidiaries" includes all other direct subsidiaries of Parent, including FDS Bank, West 34th Street Insurance Company and its subsidiary West 34th Street Insurance Company New York, Macy's Merchandising Corporation, Macy's Merchandising Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries Macy's Merchandising Group (Hong Kong) Limited, Macy's Merchandising Group Procurement, LLC, Macy's Merchandising Group International, LLC, and Macy's Merchandising Group International (Hong Kong) Limited. "Subsidiary Issuer" includes operating divisions and non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer on an equity basis. The assets and liabilities and results of operations of the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Subsidiary Issuer are also reflected in "Other Subsidiaries."
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of May 2, 2015, May 3, 2014 and January 31, 2015, the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, and the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 are presented on the following pages.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of May 2, 2015
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	ASSETS:
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,078		$	115		$	316		$	—		$	1,509
	Receivables	—			48			211			—			259
	Merchandise inventories	—			3,029			3,026			—			6,055
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			101			370			—			471
	Income taxes	43			—			—			(43		)	—
	Total Current Assets	1,121			3,293			3,923			(43		)	8,294
	Property and Equipment – net	—			4,250			3,462			—			7,712
	Goodwill	—			3,315			582			—			3,897
	Other Intangible Assets – net	—			68			463			—			531
	Other Assets	1			75			665			—			741
	Deferred Income Taxes	22			—			—			(22		)	—
	Intercompany Receivable	—			—			3,588			(3,588		)	—
	Investment in Subsidiaries	4,701			3,549			—			(8,250		)	—
	Total Assets	$	5,845		$	14,550		$	12,683		$	(11,903	)	$	21,175
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
	Current Liabilities:
	Short-term debt	$	—		$	75		$	1		$	—		$	76
	Merchandise accounts payable	—			1,207			1,305			—			2,512
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	13			1,043			1,355			—			2,411
	Income taxes	—			10			107			(43		)	74
	Deferred income taxes	—			304			66			—			370
	Total Current Liabilities	13			2,639			2,834			(43		)	5,443
	Long-Term Debt	—			7,240			20			—			7,260
	Intercompany Payable	564			3,024						(3,588		)	—
	Deferred Income Taxes	—			440			668			(22		)	1,086
	Other Liabilities	61			543			1,575			—			2,179
	Shareholders' Equity	5,207			664			7,586			(8,250		)	5,207
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	5,845		$	14,550		$	12,683		$	(11,903	)	$	21,175
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,776		$	5,691		$	(2,235	)	$	6,232
	Cost of sales	—			(1,809		)	(4,226		)	2,235			(3,800		)
	Gross margin	—			967			1,465			—			2,432
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1		)	(980		)	(1,042		)	—			(2,023		)
	Operating income (loss)	(1		)	(13		)	423			—			409
	Interest (expense) income, net:
	External	—			(95		)	—			—			(95		)
	Intercompany	—			(58		)	58			—			—
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	194			60			—			(254		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	193			(106		)	481			(254		)	314
	Federal, state and local income	—			37			(158		)	—			(121		)
	tax benefit (expense)
	Net income (loss)	$	193		$	(69	)	$	323		$	(254	)	$	193
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	201		$	(61	)	$	327		$	(266	)	$	201
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	193		$	(69	)	$	323		$	(254	)	$	193
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(194		)	(60		)	—			254			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	191						—			(191		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			106			153			—			259
(Increase) decrease in working capital	43			16			(461		)	—			(402		)
Other, net	24			(6		)	(15		)	—			3
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	257			(13		)	—			(191		)	53
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(69		)	(170		)	—			(239		)
Other, net	—			7			(149		)	—			(142		)
Net cash used by investing activities	—			(62		)	(319		)	—			(381		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(3		)	—			—			(3		)
Dividends paid	(106		)	—			(191		)	191			(106		)
Common stock acquired, net of	(259		)	—			—			—			(259		)
issuance of common stock
Intercompany activity, net	(669		)	146			523			—			—
Other, net	(53		)	(47		)	59			—			(41		)
Net cash provided (used) by	(1,087		)	96			391			191			(409		)
financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(830		)	21			72			—			(737		)
and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,908			94			244			—			2,246
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,078		$	115		$	316		$	—		$	1,509
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of May 3, 2014
(millions)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
				Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,425		$	129		$	324		$	—		$	1,878
Receivables	—			58			217			—			275
Merchandise inventories	—			3,023			2,874			—			5,897
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			94			360			—			454
Income taxes	9			—			—			(9		)	—
Total Current Assets	1,434			3,304			3,775			(9		)	8,504
Property and Equipment – net	—			4,481			3,311			—			7,792
Goodwill	—			3,315			428			—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—			91			428			—			519
Other Assets	4			95			648			—			747
Deferred Income Taxes	20			—			—			(20		)	—
Intercompany Receivable	28			—			3,306			(3,334		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	4,687			3,225			—			(7,912		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,173		$	14,511		$	11,896		$	(11,275	)	$	21,305
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—		$	6		$	2		$	—		$	8
Merchandise accounts payable	—			1,086			1,304			—			2,390
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7			980			1,233			—			2,220
Income taxes	—			36			78			(9		)	105
Deferred income taxes	—			301			80			—			381
Total Current Liabilities	7			2,409			2,697			(9		)	5,104
Long-Term Debt	—			7,141			21			—			7,162
Intercompany Payable	—			3,330			4			(3,334		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—			576			748			(20		)	1,304
Other Liabilities	66			489			1,080			—			1,635
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,100			566			7,346			(7,912		)	6,100
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,173		$	14,511		$	11,896		$	(11,275	)	$	21,305
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
(millions)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
				Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
Net sales	$	—		$	2,918		$	5,457		$	(2,096	)	$	6,279
Cost of sales	—			(1,886		)	(4,046		)	2,096			(3,836		)
Gross margin	—			1,032			1,411			—			2,443
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,008		)	(990		)	—			(2,000		)
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	24			421			—			443
Interest (expense) income, net:
External	—			(100		)	—			—			(100		)
Intercompany	—			(58		)	58			—			—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	225			66			—			(291		)	—
Income (loss) before income taxes	223			(68		)	479			(291		)	343
Federal, state and local income	1			38			(158		)	—			(119		)
tax benefit (expense)
Net income (loss)	$	224		$	(30	)	$	321		$	(291	)	$	224
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	228		$	(26	)	$	323		$	(297	)	$	228
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
(millions)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
				Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	224		$	(30	)	$	321		$	(291	)	$	224
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(225		)	(66		)	—			291			—
Dividends received from subsidiaries	167			—			—			(167		)	—
Depreciation and amortization	—			113			140			—			253
(Increase) decrease in working capital	87			(6		)	(377		)	—			(296		)
Other, net	5			(15		)	3			—			(7		)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	258			(4		)	87			(167		)	174
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(46		)	(144		)	—			(190		)
Other, net	—			1			5			—			6
Net cash used by investing activities	—			(45		)	(139		)	—			(184		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	—			(4		)	(1		)	—			(5		)
Dividends paid	(92		)	—			(167		)	167			(92		)
Common stock acquired, net of	(277		)	—			—			—			(277		)
issuance of common stock
Intercompany activity, net	(370		)	121			249			—			—
Other, net	(49		)	(23		)	61			—			(11		)
Net cash provided (used) by	(788		)	94			142			167			(385		)
financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and	(530		)	45			90			—			(395		)
cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,955			84			234			—			2,273
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,425		$	129		$	324		$	—		$	1,878
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of January 31, 2015
(millions)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
				Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,908		$	94		$	244		$	—		$	2,246
Receivables	—			97			327			—			424
Merchandise inventories	—			2,817			2,699			—			5,516
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			113			380			—			493
Income taxes	88			—			—			(88		)	—
Total Current Assets	1,996			3,121			3,650			(88		)	8,679
Property and Equipment – net	—			4,315			3,485			—			7,800
Goodwill	—			3,315			428			—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—			73			423			—			496
Other Assets	1			74			668			—			743
Deferred Income Taxes	10			—			—			(10		)	—
Intercompany Receivable	—			—			4,140			(4,140		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	4,655			3,526			—			(8,181		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,662		$	14,424		$	12,794		$	(12,419	)	$	21,461
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—		$	75		$	1		$	—		$	76
Merchandise accounts payable	—			784			909			—			1,693
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	42			1,360			1,707			—			3,109
Income taxes	—			22			362			(88		)	296
Deferred income taxes	—			295			67			—			362
Total Current Liabilities	42			2,536			3,046			(88		)	5,536
Long-Term Debt	—			7,245			20			—			7,265
Intercompany Payable	1,215			2,925			—			(4,140		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—			414			677			(10		)	1,081
Other Liabilities	27			593			1,581			—			2,201
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,378			711			7,470			(8,181		)	5,378
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,662		$	14,424		$	12,794		$	(12,419	)	$	21,461

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature Of Operations	Nature of Operations
	Macy's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retail organization operating stores, websites and mobile applications under three brands (Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury) that sell a wide range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories (men's, women's and children's), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's operations include approximately 885 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com. In addition, Bloomingdale's in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is operated under a license agreement with Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, LLC.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainties, which may result in actual amounts differing from reported amounts.
	The Consolidated Financial Statements for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications
	Certain reclassifications were made to prior years’ amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts for the most recent fiscal period.
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive Income
	Total comprehensive income represents the change in equity during a period from sources other than transactions with shareholders and, as such, includes net income. For the Company, the only other component of total comprehensive income for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 is the amortization of post employment and postretirement plan items. These reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income) and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 4, "Benefit Plans," for further information.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015					May 3, 2014
		Net				Shares	Net				Shares
		Income					Income
		(millions, except per share data)
	Net income and average number of shares outstanding	$	193			339.8	$	224			364.8
	Shares to be issued under deferred					0.9					1.1
	compensation and other plans
		$	193			340.7	$	224			365.9
	Basic earnings per share			$	0.57				$	0.61
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units					5.8					6.7
		$	193			346.5	$	224			372.6
	Diluted earnings per share			$	0.56				$	0.6

Financing_Activities_Financing

Financing Activities Financing Activites (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Detail of Debt Repayments	The following table shows the detail of debt repayments:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014
		(millions)
	9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021	$	2	$	2
	9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021	1		1
	Capital leases and other obligations	—		2
		$	3	$	5

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	The defined contribution plan expense and actuarially determined components of the net periodic benefit cost (income) associated with the defined benefit plans are as follows:
		13 Weeks Ended
		May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014
		(millions)
	401(k) Defined Contribution Plan	$	23		$	25
	Pension Plan
	Service cost	$	2		$	2
	Interest cost	34			38
	Expected return on assets	(59		)	(61		)
	Recognition of net actuarial loss	10			6
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			—
		$	(13	)	$	(15	)
	Supplementary Retirement Plan
	Service cost	$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	8			8
	Recognition of net actuarial loss	3			1
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
		$	11		$	9
	Total Retirement Expense	$	21		$	19
	Postretirement Obligations
	Service cost	$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	2			2
	Recognition of net actuarial gain	—			(1		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—
		$	2		$	1

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

2-May-15

Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]

Fair Value of Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

The following table shows the Company's financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the hierarchy as defined by applicable accounting standards:

May 2, 2015

May 3, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Total

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

Total

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

in Active

Observable

Unobservable

in Active

Observable

Unobservable

Markets for

Inputs

Inputs

Markets for

Inputs

Inputs

Identical Assets

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Identical Assets

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(Level 1)

(Level 1)

(millions)

Marketable equity and debt securities

$

104

$

—

$

104

$

—

$

91

$

—

$

91

$

—

Estimated Fair Values of Company's Long Term Debt

The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt:

May 2, 2015

May 3, 2014

Notional

Carrying

Fair

Notional

Carrying

Fair

Amount

Amount

Value

Amount

Amount

Value

(millions)

Long-term debt

$

7,070

$

7,231

$

8,020

$

6,973

$

7,145

$

7,797

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of May 3, 2014
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	ASSETS:
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,425		$	129		$	324		$	—		$	1,878
	Receivables	—			58			217			—			275
	Merchandise inventories	—			3,023			2,874			—			5,897
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			94			360			—			454
	Income taxes	9			—			—			(9		)	—
	Total Current Assets	1,434			3,304			3,775			(9		)	8,504
	Property and Equipment – net	—			4,481			3,311			—			7,792
	Goodwill	—			3,315			428			—			3,743
	Other Intangible Assets – net	—			91			428			—			519
	Other Assets	4			95			648			—			747
	Deferred Income Taxes	20			—			—			(20		)	—
	Intercompany Receivable	28			—			3,306			(3,334		)	—
	Investment in Subsidiaries	4,687			3,225			—			(7,912		)	—
	Total Assets	$	6,173		$	14,511		$	11,896		$	(11,275	)	$	21,305
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
	Current Liabilities:
	Short-term debt	$	—		$	6		$	2		$	—		$	8
	Merchandise accounts payable	—			1,086			1,304			—			2,390
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7			980			1,233			—			2,220
	Income taxes	—			36			78			(9		)	105
	Deferred income taxes	—			301			80			—			381
	Total Current Liabilities	7			2,409			2,697			(9		)	5,104
	Long-Term Debt	—			7,141			21			—			7,162
	Intercompany Payable	—			3,330			4			(3,334		)	—
	Deferred Income Taxes	—			576			748			(20		)	1,304
	Other Liabilities	66			489			1,080			—			1,635
	Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	6,100			566			7,346			(7,912		)	6,100
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,173		$	14,511		$	11,896		$	(11,275	)	$	21,305
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of May 2, 2015
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	ASSETS:
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,078		$	115		$	316		$	—		$	1,509
	Receivables	—			48			211			—			259
	Merchandise inventories	—			3,029			3,026			—			6,055
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			101			370			—			471
	Income taxes	43			—			—			(43		)	—
	Total Current Assets	1,121			3,293			3,923			(43		)	8,294
	Property and Equipment – net	—			4,250			3,462			—			7,712
	Goodwill	—			3,315			582			—			3,897
	Other Intangible Assets – net	—			68			463			—			531
	Other Assets	1			75			665			—			741
	Deferred Income Taxes	22			—			—			(22		)	—
	Intercompany Receivable	—			—			3,588			(3,588		)	—
	Investment in Subsidiaries	4,701			3,549			—			(8,250		)	—
	Total Assets	$	5,845		$	14,550		$	12,683		$	(11,903	)	$	21,175
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
	Current Liabilities:
	Short-term debt	$	—		$	75		$	1		$	—		$	76
	Merchandise accounts payable	—			1,207			1,305			—			2,512
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	13			1,043			1,355			—			2,411
	Income taxes	—			10			107			(43		)	74
	Deferred income taxes	—			304			66			—			370
	Total Current Liabilities	13			2,639			2,834			(43		)	5,443
Long-Term Debt	—			7,240			20			—			7,260
Intercompany Payable	564			3,024						(3,588		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—			440			668			(22		)	1,086
Other Liabilities	61			543			1,575			—			2,179
Shareholders' Equity	5,207			664			7,586			(8,250		)	5,207
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	5,845		$	14,550		$	12,683		$	(11,903	)	$	21,175
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of January 31, 2015
(millions)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
				Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,908		$	94		$	244		$	—		$	2,246
Receivables	—			97			327			—			424
Merchandise inventories	—			2,817			2,699			—			5,516
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			113			380			—			493
Income taxes	88			—			—			(88		)	—
Total Current Assets	1,996			3,121			3,650			(88		)	8,679
Property and Equipment – net	—			4,315			3,485			—			7,800
Goodwill	—			3,315			428			—			3,743
Other Intangible Assets – net	—			73			423			—			496
Other Assets	1			74			668			—			743
Deferred Income Taxes	10			—			—			(10		)	—
Intercompany Receivable	—			—			4,140			(4,140		)	—
Investment in Subsidiaries	4,655			3,526			—			(8,181		)	—
Total Assets	$	6,662		$	14,424		$	12,794		$	(12,419	)	$	21,461
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—		$	75		$	1		$	—		$	76
Merchandise accounts payable	—			784			909			—			1,693
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	42			1,360			1,707			—			3,109
Income taxes	—			22			362			(88		)	296
Deferred income taxes	—			295			67			—			362
Total Current Liabilities	42			2,536			3,046			(88		)	5,536
Long-Term Debt	—			7,245			20			—			7,265
Intercompany Payable	1,215			2,925			—			(4,140		)	—
Deferred Income Taxes	—			414			677			(10		)	1,081
Other Liabilities	27			593			1,581			—			2,201
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,378			711			7,470			(8,181		)	5,378
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	6,662		$	14,424		$	12,794		$	(12,419	)	$	21,461
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,776		$	5,691		$	(2,235	)	$	6,232
	Cost of sales	—			(1,809		)	(4,226		)	2,235			(3,800		)
	Gross margin	—			967			1,465			—			2,432
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	(1		)	(980		)	(1,042		)	—			(2,023		)
	Operating income (loss)	(1		)	(13		)	423			—			409
	Interest (expense) income, net:
	External	—			(95		)	—			—			(95		)
	Intercompany	—			(58		)	58			—			—
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	194			60			—			(254		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	193			(106		)	481			(254		)	314
	Federal, state and local income	—			37			(158		)	—			(121		)
	tax benefit (expense)
	Net income (loss)	$	193		$	(69	)	$	323		$	(254	)	$	193
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	201		$	(61	)	$	327		$	(266	)	$	201
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,918		$	5,457		$	(2,096	)	$	6,279
	Cost of sales	—			(1,886		)	(4,046		)	2,096			(3,836		)
	Gross margin	—			1,032			1,411			—			2,443
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2		)	(1,008		)	(990		)	—			(2,000		)
	Operating income (loss)	(2		)	24			421			—			443
	Interest (expense) income, net:
	External	—			(100		)	—			—			(100		)
	Intercompany	—			(58		)	58			—			—
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	225			66			—			(291		)	—
	Income (loss) before income taxes	223			(68		)	479			(291		)	343
	Federal, state and local income	1			38			(158		)	—			(119		)
	tax benefit (expense)
	Net income (loss)	$	224		$	(30	)	$	321		$	(291	)	$	224
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	228		$	(26	)	$	323		$	(297	)	$	228
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the 13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2015
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	193		$	(69	)	$	323		$	(254	)	$	193
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(194		)	(60		)	—			254			—
	Dividends received from subsidiaries	191						—			(191		)	—
	Depreciation and amortization	—			106			153			—			259
	(Increase) decrease in working capital	43			16			(461		)	—			(402		)
	Other, net	24			(6		)	(15		)	—			3
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	257			(13		)	—			(191		)	53
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(69		)	(170		)	—			(239		)
	Other, net	—			7			(149		)	—			(142		)
	Net cash used by investing activities	—			(62		)	(319		)	—			(381		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Debt repaid	—			(3		)	—			—			(3		)
	Dividends paid	(106		)	—			(191		)	191			(106		)
	Common stock acquired, net of	(259		)	—			—			—			(259		)
	issuance of common stock
	Intercompany activity, net	(669		)	146			523			—			—
	Other, net	(53		)	(47		)	59			—			(41		)
	Net cash provided (used) by	(1,087		)	96			391			191			(409		)
	financing activities
	Net increase (decrease) in cash	(830		)	21			72			—			(737		)
	and cash equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,908			94			244			—			2,246
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,078		$	115		$	316		$	—		$	1,509
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2014
	(millions)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Other			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Issuer			Subsidiaries			Adjustments
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	224		$	(30	)	$	321		$	(291	)	$	224
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(225		)	(66		)	—			291			—
	Dividends received from subsidiaries	167			—			—			(167		)	—
	Depreciation and amortization	—			113			140			—			253
	(Increase) decrease in working capital	87			(6		)	(377		)	—			(296		)
	Other, net	5			(15		)	3			—			(7		)
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	258			(4		)	87			(167		)	174
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	—			(46		)	(144		)	—			(190		)
	Other, net	—			1			5			—			6
	Net cash used by investing activities	—			(45		)	(139		)	—			(184		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Debt repaid	—			(4		)	(1		)	—			(5		)
	Dividends paid	(92		)	—			(167		)	167			(92		)
	Common stock acquired, net of	(277		)	—			—			—			(277		)
	issuance of common stock
	Intercompany activity, net	(370		)	121			249			—			—
	Other, net	(49		)	(23		)	61			—			(11		)
	Net cash provided (used) by	(788		)	94			142			167			(385		)
	financing activities
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and	(530		)	45			90			—			(395		)
	cash equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,955			84			234			—			2,273
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,425		$	129		$	324		$	—		$	1,878

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	2-May-15
Number of states in which entity operates	45
Maximum [Member]
Number of Stores	885

Earnings_Per_Share_Earnings_Pe

Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Stock Options [Member]
Stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	6.5	3.3
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	1.4	1.1

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$193	$224
Net income available to common stockholders, basic	193	224
Net income available to common stockholders, diluted	$193	$224
Basic earnings per share	$0.57	$0.61
Diluted earnings per share	$0.56	$0.60
Average number of shares issued, basic	339.8	364.8
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans	0.9	1.1
Average number of shares outstanding, basic	340.7	365.9
Effect of dilutive securities-stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units	5.8	6.7
Average number of shares outstanding, diluted	346.5	372.6

Financing_Activities_Details

Financing Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	13-May-15
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	5.9
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$385
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	647
Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		2,147
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$1,500

Financing_Activities_Detail_Of

Financing Activities (Detail Of Debt Repayments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Debt repaid	$3	$5
9.5% Amortizing Debentures due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	2	2
9.75% Amortizing Debentures Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	1	1
Capital Lease and Other Long-Term Obligations [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$0	$2

Benefit_Plans_Net_Periodic_Ben

Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
401(k) defined contribution plan expense	$23	$25
Total Retirement Expense	21	19
Pension Plan [Member]
Service cost	2	2
Interest cost	34	38
Expected return on assets	-59	-61
Recognition of net actuarial (gain) loss	10	6
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	-13	-15
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	8	8
Recognition of net actuarial (gain) loss	3	1
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	11	9
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	2	2
Recognition of net actuarial (gain) loss	0	-1
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$2	$1

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	2-May-15	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Marketable equity and debt securities	$104	$91
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	0	0
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	104	91
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Estima

Fair Value Measurements (Estimated Fair Value Of Company Long Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	2-May-15	3-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Long-term debt	$8,020	$7,797
Carrying Amount
Long-term debt	7,231	7,145
Notional Amount
Long-term debt	$7,070	$6,973

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,509	$2,246	$1,878	$2,273
Receivables	259	424	275
Merchandise inventories	6,055	5,516	5,897
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	471	493	454
Income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Assets	8,294	8,679	8,504
Property and Equipment - net	7,712	7,800	7,792
Goodwill	3,897	3,743	3,743
Other Intangible Assets - net	531	496	519
Other Assets	741	743	747
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	0	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Total Assets	21,175	21,461	21,305
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	76	76	8
Merchandise accounts payable	2,512	1,693	2,390
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,411	3,109	2,220
Income taxes	74	296	105
Deferred income taxes	370	362	381
Total Current Liabilities	5,443	5,536	5,104
Long-Term Debt	7,260	7,265	7,162
Intercompany Payable	0	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	1,086	1,081	1,304
Other Liabilities	2,179	2,201	1,635
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,207	5,378	6,100
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	21,175	21,461	21,305
Parent
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,078	1,908	1,425	1,955
Receivables	0	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	0
Income taxes	43	88	9
Total Current Assets	1,121	1,996	1,434
Property and Equipment - net	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Other Intangible Assets - net	0	0	0
Other Assets	1	1	4
Deferred Income Taxes	22	10	20
Intercompany Receivable	0	0	28
Investment in Subsidiaries	4,701	4,655	4,687
Total Assets	5,845	6,662	6,173
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Merchandise accounts payable	0	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	13	42	7
Income taxes	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	13	42	7
Long-Term Debt	0	0	0
Intercompany Payable	564	1,215	0
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0	0
Other Liabilities	61	27	66
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	5,207	5,378	6,100
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	5,845	6,662	6,173
Subsidiary Issuer
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	115	94	129	84
Receivables	48	97	58
Merchandise inventories	3,029	2,817	3,023
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	101	113	94
Income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Assets	3,293	3,121	3,304
Property and Equipment - net	4,250	4,315	4,481
Goodwill	3,315	3,315	3,315
Other Intangible Assets - net	68	73	91
Other Assets	75	74	95
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	0	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,549	3,526	3,225
Total Assets	14,550	14,424	14,511
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	75	75	6
Merchandise accounts payable	1,207	784	1,086
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,043	1,360	980
Income taxes	10	22	36
Deferred income taxes	304	295	301
Total Current Liabilities	2,639	2,536	2,409
Long-Term Debt	7,240	7,245	7,141
Intercompany Payable	3,024	2,925	3,330
Deferred Income Taxes	440	414	576
Other Liabilities	543	593	489
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	664	711	566
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	14,550	14,424	14,511
Other Subsidiaries
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	316	244	324	234
Receivables	211	327	217
Merchandise inventories	3,026	2,699	2,874
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	370	380	360
Income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Assets	3,923	3,650	3,775
Property and Equipment - net	3,462	3,485	3,311
Goodwill	582	428	428
Other Intangible Assets - net	463	423	428
Other Assets	665	668	648
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	3,588	4,140	3,306
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	0
Total Assets	12,683	12,794	11,896
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	1	1	2
Merchandise accounts payable	1,305	909	1,304
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,355	1,707	1,233
Income taxes	107	362	78
Deferred income taxes	66	67	80
Total Current Liabilities	2,834	3,046	2,697
Long-Term Debt	20	20	21
Intercompany Payable		0	4
Deferred Income Taxes	668	677	748
Other Liabilities	1,575	1,581	1,080
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	7,586	7,470	7,346
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	12,683	12,794	11,896
Consolidating Adjustments
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables	0	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0	0
Income taxes	-43	-88	-9
Total Current Assets	-43	-88	-9
Property and Equipment - net	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Other Intangible Assets - net	0	0	0
Other Assets	0	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	-22	-10	-20
Intercompany Receivable	-3,588	-4,140	-3,334
Investment in Subsidiaries	-8,250	-8,181	-7,912
Total Assets	-11,903	-12,419	-11,275
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Merchandise accounts payable	0	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0	0
Income taxes	-43	-88	-9
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	-43	-88	-9
Long-Term Debt	0	0	0
Intercompany Payable	-3,588	-4,140	-3,334
Deferred Income Taxes	-22	-10	-20
Other Liabilities	0	0	0
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)	-8,250	-8,181	-7,912
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	($11,903)	($12,419)	($11,275)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Net sales	$6,232	$6,279
Cost of sales	-3,800	-3,836
Gross margin	2,432	2,443
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-2,023	-2,000
Operating income (loss)	409	443
Interest (expense) income, net
External	-95	-100
Intercompany	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	314	343
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	-121	-119
Net income (loss)	193	224
Comprehensive income (loss)	201	228
Parent
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0
Gross margin	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-1	-2
Operating income (loss)	-1	-2
Interest (expense) income, net
External	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	194	225
Income (loss) before income taxes	193	223
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	0	1
Net income (loss)	193	224
Comprehensive income (loss)	201	228
Subsidiary Issuer
Net sales	2,776	2,918
Cost of sales	-1,809	-1,886
Gross margin	967	1,032
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-980	-1,008
Operating income (loss)	-13	24
Interest (expense) income, net
External	-95	-100
Intercompany	-58	-58
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	60	66
Income (loss) before income taxes	-106	-68
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	37	38
Net income (loss)	-69	-30
Comprehensive income (loss)	-61	-26
Other Subsidiaries
Net sales	5,691	5,457
Cost of sales	-4,226	-4,046
Gross margin	1,465	1,411
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-1,042	-990
Operating income (loss)	423	421
Interest (expense) income, net
External	0	0
Intercompany	58	58
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	481	479
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	-158	-158
Net income (loss)	323	321
Comprehensive income (loss)	327	323
Consolidating Adjustments
Net sales	-2,235	-2,096
Cost of sales	2,235	2,096
Gross margin	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0
Operating income (loss)	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net
External	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-254	-291
Income (loss) before income taxes	-254	-291
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	0	0
Net income (loss)	-254	-291
Comprehensive income (loss)	($266)	($297)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$193	$224
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Dividends received from subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	259	253
(Increase) decrease in working capital	-402	-296
Other, net	3	-7
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	53	174
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	-239	-190
Other, net	-142	6
Net cash used by investing activities	-381	-184
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	-3	-5
Dividends paid	-106	-92
(Common stock acquired) net of issuance of common stock	-259	-277
Intercompany activity, net	0	0
Other, net	-41	-11
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-409	-385
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-737	-395
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	2,246	2,273
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	1,509	1,878
Parent
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	193	224
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-194	-225
Dividends received from subsidiaries	191	167
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
(Increase) decrease in working capital	43	87
Other, net	24	5
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	257	258
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	0	0
Dividends paid	-106	-92
(Common stock acquired) net of issuance of common stock	-259	-277
Intercompany activity, net	-669	-370
Other, net	-53	-49
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-1,087	-788
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-830	-530
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	1,908	1,955
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	1,078	1,425
Subsidiary Issuer
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	-69	-30
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-60	-66
Dividends received from subsidiaries		0
Depreciation and amortization	106	113
(Increase) decrease in working capital	16	-6
Other, net	-6	-15
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	-13	-4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	-69	-46
Other, net	7	1
Net cash used by investing activities	-62	-45
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	-3	-4
Dividends paid	0	0
(Common stock acquired) net of issuance of common stock	0	0
Intercompany activity, net	146	121
Other, net	-47	-23
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	96	94
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	21	45
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	94	84
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	115	129
Other Subsidiaries
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	323	321
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Dividends received from subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	153	140
(Increase) decrease in working capital	-461	-377
Other, net	-15	3
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	0	87
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	-170	-144
Other, net	-149	5
Net cash used by investing activities	-319	-139
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	0	-1
Dividends paid	-191	-167
(Common stock acquired) net of issuance of common stock	0	0
Intercompany activity, net	523	249
Other, net	59	61
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	391	142
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	72	90
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	244	234
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	316	324
Consolidating Adjustments
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	-254	-291
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	254	291
Dividends received from subsidiaries	-191	-167
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
(Increase) decrease in working capital	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	-191	-167
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repaid	0	0
Dividends paid	191	167
(Common stock acquired) net of issuance of common stock	0	0
Intercompany activity, net	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	191	167
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	$0	$0