Macy's (M) 10-K 3 Apr 19 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Mar. 02, 2019	Aug. 04, 2018
Document Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 2, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	M
Entity Registrant Name	Macy's, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000794367
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		307,800,430
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 11,956,587,132
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 24,971	$ 24,939	$ 25,908
Credit Card Revenues, Net	768	702	656
Cost of sales	(15,215)	(15,181)	(15,666)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(9,039)	(8,954)	(9,257)
Gains on sale of real estate	389	544	209
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs	(136)	(186)	(479)
Operating income (loss)	1,738	1,864	1,371
Benefit plan income, net	39	57	55
Settlement charges	(88)	(105)	(98)
Interest expense	(261)	(321)	(367)
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt	(33)	10	0
Interest income	25	11	4
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,420	1,516	965
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)	(322)	39	(346)
Net income (loss)	1,098	1,555	619
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	10	11	8
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 1,108	$ 1,566	$ 627
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 3.60	$ 5.13	$ 2.03
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 3.56	$ 5.10	$ 2.02

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,098	$ 1,555	$ 619
Actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax effect	(151)	82	65
Amortization of net actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, after tax	23	22	22
Settlement charges, net of tax effect	65	68	60
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(63)	172	147
Comprehensive income	1,035	1,727	766
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	10	11	8
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 1,045	$ 1,738	$ 774

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Actuarial loss and prior service cost, tax effect	$ 52	$ (37)	$ (42)
Net actuarial loss on post-employment and postretirement benefit plans, tax effect	7	13	14
Settlement charges, tax effect	$ 23	$ 37	$ 38

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,162	$ 1,455
Receivables	400	363
Merchandise Inventories	5,263	5,178
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	620	650
Total Current Assets	7,445	7,646
Property and Equipment - net	6,637	6,672
Goodwill	3,908	3,897
Other Intangible Assets - net	478	488
Other Assets	726	880
Total Assets	19,194	19,583
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	43	22
Merchandise accounts payable	1,655	1,590
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	3,366	3,271
Income taxes	168	296
Total Current Liabilities	5,232	5,179
Long-Term Debt	4,708	5,861
Deferred Income Taxes	1,238	1,148
Other Liabilities	1,580	1,662
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock (307.5 and 304.8 shares outstanding)	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	652	676
Accumulated equity	8,050	7,246
Treasury stock	(1,318)	(1,456)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(951)	(724)
Total Macy's, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	6,436	5,745
Noncontrolling interest	0	(12)
Total Shareholders' Equity	6,436	5,733
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 19,194	$ 19,583

Consolidated Balance Sheets Par

Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical - shares shares in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, shares outstanding	307,520	304,765	304,063	310,256

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Equity [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Beginning balance at Jan. 30, 2016	$ 4,253	$ 3	$ 621	$ 6,334	$ (1,665)	$ (1,043)	$ 4,250	$ 3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	45			45			45
Net income (loss)	619			627			627	(8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	147					147	147
Common stock dividends	(459)			(459)			(459)
Stock repurchases	(316)				(316)		(316)
Stock-based compensation expense	60		60				60
Stock issued under stock plans	17		(64)		81		17
Retirement of common stock	0			(406)	406		0
Deferred compensation plan distributions	5				5		5
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	4						0	4
Ending balance at Jan. 28, 2017	4,375	3	617	6,141	(1,489)	(896)	4,376	(1)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	1,555			1,566			1,566	(11)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	172					172	172
Common stock dividends	(461)			(461)			(461)
Stock repurchases	(1)				(1)		(1)
Stock-based compensation expense	58		58				58
Stock issued under stock plans	3		(24)		27		3
Deferred compensation plan distributions	7				7		7
Stockholders' Equity, Other	25		25				25
Ending balance at Feb. 03, 2018	5,733	3	676	7,246	(1,456)	(724)	5,745	(12)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	1,098			1,108			1,108	(10)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(63)					(63)	(63)
Common stock dividends	(468)			(468)			(468)
Stock-based compensation expense	63		63				63
Stock issued under stock plans	48		(87)		135		48
Deferred compensation plan distributions	3				3		3
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	0			164		(164)	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)	22						0	22
Ending balance at Feb. 02, 2019	$ 6,436	$ 3	$ 652	$ 8,050	$ (1,318)	$ (951)	$ 6,436	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Ch_2

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity Parenthetical - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, dividends declared per share	$ 1.51	$ 1.51	$ 1.4925

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,098	$ 1,555	$ 619
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs	136	186	479
Settlement charges	88	105	98
Depreciation and amortization	962	991	1,058
Stock-based compensation expense	63	58	61
Gains on sale of real estate	(389)	(544)	(209)
Amortization of financing costs and premium on acquired debt	(15)	(45)	(14)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables	(61)	120	(1)
(Increase) decrease in merchandise inventories	(87)	221	107
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	21	17	37
Increase (decrease) in merchandise accounts payable	55	162	(132)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other items not separately identified	44	(186)	(185)
Increase (decrease) in current income taxes	(136)	(114)	125
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes	112	(421)	(134)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net	(156)	(129)	(108)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,735	1,976	1,801
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(657)	(487)	(596)
Capitalized software	(275)	(273)	(316)
Disposition of property and equipment	474	411	673
Other, net	2	(2)	(4)
Net cash used by investing activities	(456)	(351)	(243)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Debt	(1,149)	(988)	(754)
Dividends paid	(463)	(461)	(459)
Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks	16	(15)	61
Acquisition of treasury stock	0	(1)	(316)
Issuance of common stock	45	6	36
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest	7	13	6
Net cash used by financing activities	(1,544)	(1,446)	(1,426)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(265)	179	132
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	1,513	1,334	1,202
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	1,248	1,513	1,334
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	328	361	396
Interest received	25	12	4
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)	$ 345	$ 496	$ 352

Organization and Summary of Sig

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Organization and 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 kids'), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company has stores in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. As of February 2, 2019 , the Company’s operations and operating segments were conducted through Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet, Macy's Backstage, and bluemercury, which are aggregated into one reporting segment in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The metrics used by management to assess the performance of the Company’s operating divisions include sales trends, gross margin rates, expense rates, and rates of earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The Company’s operating divisions have historically had similar economic characteristics and are expected to have similar economic characteristics and long-term financial performance in future periods. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. Fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 ended on February 2, 2019 , February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 , respectively. Fiscal years 2018 and 2016 included 52 weeks and fiscal year 2017 included 53 weeks. References to years in the Consolidated Financial Statements relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years. Basis of Presentation In August 2015, the Company established a joint venture, Macy's China Limited, of which the Company held a sixty-five percent ownership interest and Hong Kong-based Fung Retailing Limited held the remaining thirty-five percent ownership interest. Macy's China Limited sold merchandise in China through an e-commerce presence on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global. In January 2019, the Company ended the joint venture with Fung Retailing Limited after winding down the operations of Macy's China Limited earlier in 2018. In conjunction with the termination of the joint venture, the Company acquired the noncontrolling interest in Macy's China Limited from Fung Retailing Limited, resulting in one hundred percent ownership. For the period of time prior to the acquisition of the noncontrolling interest, Fung Retailing Limited's thirty-five percent proportionate share of the results of Macy's China Limited was reported as noncontrolling interest in the Consolidated Financial Statements. All significant intercompany transactions were eliminated. For 2018, the Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Macy's, Inc. and its 100%-owned subsidiaries and, for the applicable periods, the majority-owned subsidiary, Macy's China Limited. Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts in the most recent years. 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. Net Sales Revenue is recognized when customers obtain control of goods and services promised by the Company. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those respective goods and services. See Note 2 "Revenue" for further discussion of the Company's accounting policies for revenue from contracts with customers. Cost of Sales Cost of sales consists of the cost of merchandise, including inbound freight, shipping and handling costs, and depreciation. An estimated allowance for future sales returns is recorded and cost of sales is adjusted accordingly. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash and liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents includes amounts due in respect of credit card sales transactions that are settled early in the following period in the amount of $114 million at February 2, 2019 and $102 million at February 3, 2018 . Investments The Company from time to time invests in debt and equity securities, including companies engaged in complementary businesses. All debt securities held by the Company are accounted for under ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt Securities, while all marketable securities held by the Company are accounted for under ASC Topic 321, Investments – Equity Securities. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities and equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value are generally recorded at cost. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect, until realized. At February 2, 2019 , the Company did not hold any held-to-maturity or available-for-sale securities. Receivables Receivables were $400 million at February 2, 2019 , compared to $363 million at February 3, 2018 . The Company and Citibank, the owner of most of the Company's credit assets, are party to a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of a Credit Card Program Agreement (the “Program Agreement”). Income earned under the Program Agreement is treated as credit card revenues, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Under the Program Agreement, Citibank offers proprietary and non-proprietary credit cards to the Company’s customers through previously existing and newly opened accounts. Merchandise Inventories Merchandise inventories are valued at lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, inventory is segregated into departments of merchandise having similar characteristics, and is stated at its current retail selling value. Inventory retail values are converted to a cost basis by applying specific average cost factors for each merchandise department. Cost factors represent the average cost-to-retail ratio for each merchandise department based on beginning inventory and the annual purchase activity. At February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , merchandise inventories valued at LIFO, including adjustments as necessary to record inventory at the lower of cost or market, approximated the cost of such inventories using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) retail inventory method. The application of the LIFO retail inventory method did not result in the recognition of any LIFO charges or credits affecting cost of sales for 2018 , 2017 or 2016 . The retail inventory method inherently requires management judgments and estimates, such as the amount and timing of permanent markdowns to clear unproductive or slow-moving inventory, which may impact the ending inventory valuation as well as gross margins. Permanent markdowns designated for clearance activity are recorded when the utility of the inventory has diminished. Factors considered in the determination of permanent markdowns include current and anticipated demand, customer preferences, age of the merchandise and fashion trends. When a decision is made to permanently markdown merchandise, the resulting gross margin reduction is recognized in the period the markdown is recorded. Physical inventories are generally taken within each merchandise department annually, and inventory records are adjusted accordingly, resulting in the recording of actual shrinkage. Physical inventories are taken at all store locations for substantially all merchandise categories approximately three weeks before the end of the year. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales at interim periods and for this approximate three-week period, based on historical shrinkage rates. While it is not possible to quantify the impact from each cause of shrinkage, the Company has loss prevention programs and policies that are intended to minimize shrinkage, including the use of radio frequency identification cycle counts and interim inventories to keep the Company's merchandise files accurate. Vendor Allowances The Company receives certain allowances as reimbursement for markdowns taken and/or to support the gross margins earned in connection with the sales of merchandise. These allowances are recognized when earned. The Company also receives advertising allowances from approximately 800 of its merchandise vendors pursuant to cooperative advertising programs, with some vendors participating in multiple programs. These allowances represent reimbursements by vendors of costs incurred by the Company to promote the vendors’ merchandise and are netted against advertising and promotional costs when the related costs are incurred. Advertising allowances in excess of costs incurred are recorded as a reduction of merchandise costs and, ultimately, through cost of sales when the merchandise is sold. The arrangements pursuant to which the Company’s vendors provide allowances, while binding, are generally informal in nature and one year or less in duration. The terms and conditions of these arrangements vary significantly from vendor to vendor and are influenced by, among other things, the type of merchandise to be supported. Advertising Advertising and promotional costs are generally expensed at first showing. Advertising and promotional costs and cooperative advertising allowances were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Gross advertising and promotional costs $ 1,358 $ 1,397 $ 1,547 Cooperative advertising allowances 196 289 394 Advertising and promotional costs, net of $ 1,162 $ 1,108 $ 1,153 Net sales $ 24,971 $ 24,939 $ 25,908 Advertising and promotional costs, net of cooperative 4.7 % 4.4 % 4.5 % Property and Equipment Depreciation of owned properties is provided primarily on a straight-line basis over the estimated asset lives, which range from fifteen to fifty years for buildings and building equipment and three to fifteen years for fixtures and equipment. Real estate taxes and interest on construction in progress and land under development are capitalized. Amounts capitalized are amortized over the estimated lives of the related depreciable assets. The Company receives contributions from developers and merchandise vendors to fund building improvement and the construction of vendor shops. Such contributions are generally netted against the capital expenditures. Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic lives or the lease term, beginning on the date the asset is put into use. The carrying value of long-lived assets is periodically reviewed by the Company whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred. For long-lived assets held for use, a potential impairment has occurred if projected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets. The estimate of cash flows includes management’s assumptions of cash inflows and outflows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. When a potential impairment has occurred, an impairment write-down is recorded if the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company believes its estimated cash flows are sufficient to support the carrying value of its long-lived assets. If estimated cash flows significantly differ in the future, the Company may be required to record asset impairment write-downs. If the Company commits to a plan to dispose of a long-lived asset before the end of its previously estimated useful life, estimated cash flows are revised accordingly, and the Company may be required to record an asset impairment write-down. Additionally, related liabilities arise such as severance, contractual obligations and other accruals associated with store closings from decisions to dispose of assets. The Company estimates these liabilities based on the facts and circumstances in existence for each restructuring decision. The amounts the Company will ultimately realize or disburse could differ from the amounts assumed in arriving at the asset impairment and restructuring charge recorded. The Company classifies certain long-lived assets as held for disposal by sale and ceases depreciation when the particular criteria for such classification are met, including the probable sale within one year. For long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, an impairment charge is recorded if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value less costs to sell. Such valuations include estimations of fair values and incremental direct costs to transact a sale. Leases The Company recognizes operating lease minimum rentals on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Executory costs such as real estate taxes and maintenance, and contingent rentals such as those based on a percentage of sales are recognized as incurred. The lease term, which includes all renewal periods that are considered to be reasonably assured, begins on the date the Company has access to the leased property. The Company receives contributions from landlords to fund buildings and leasehold improvements. Such contributions are recorded as deferred rent and amortized as reductions to lease expense over the lease term. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed at least annually for possible impairment in accordance with ASC Subtopic 350-20, Goodwill, including the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, in the fourth quarter of 2017. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The reporting units are the Company’s retail operating divisions. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually at the end of the fiscal month of May. The Company evaluates qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value and whether it is necessary to perform the goodwill impairment process. If required, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test which involves a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value and the Company estimates fair value based on discounted cash flows. The reporting unit’s discounted cash flows require significant management judgment with respect to sales, gross margin and SG&A rates, capital expenditures and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The projected sales, gross margin and SG&A expense rate assumptions and capital expenditures are based on the Company’s annual business plan or other forecasted results. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. The estimates of fair value of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to such excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, such individual indefinite-lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess. Capitalized Software The Company capitalizes purchased and internally developed software and amortizes such costs to expense on a straight-line basis generally over three to five years. Capitalized software is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gift Cards The Company only offers no-fee, non-expiring gift cards to its customers. At the time gift cards are sold or issued, no revenue is recognized; rather, the Company records an accrued liability to customers. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized equal to the amount redeemed at the time gift cards are redeemed for merchandise. The Company records revenue from unredeemed gift cards (breakage) in net sales on a pro-rata basis over the time period gift cards are actually redeemed. At least three years of historical data, updated annually, is used to determine actual redemption patterns. The Company records breakage income within net sales on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Loyalty Programs The Company maintains customer loyalty programs in which customers earn points based on their purchases. Under the Macy’s Star Rewards loyalty program, points are earned based on customers’ spending on Macy’s private label and co-branded credit cards as well as non-proprietary cards during certain tender-neutral promotional events. Under the Macy’s brand, the Company previously participated in a coalition program (Plenti) whereby customers could earn points based on spending levels with bonus opportunities through various targeted offers and promotions at Macy's and other partners. The Company's participation in Plenti ended on May 3, 2018. Under the Bloomingdale’s Loyallist program, the Company offers a tender neutral points-based program. The Company recognizes the estimated net amount of the rewards that will be earned and redeemed as a reduction to net sales at the time of the initial transaction and as tender when the points are subsequently redeemed by a customer. Self-Insurance Reserves The Company, through its insurance subsidiary, is self-insured for workers compensation and general liability claims up to certain maximum liability amounts. Although the amounts accrued are actuarially determined based on analysis of historical trends of losses, settlements, litigation costs and other factors, the amounts the Company will ultimately disburse could differ from such accrued amounts. Post Employment and Postretirement Obligations The Company, through its actuaries, utilizes assumptions when estimating the liabilities for pension and other employee benefit plans. These assumptions, where applicable, include the discount rates used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations, the rate of increase in future compensation levels, mortality rates, the long-term rate of return on assets and the growth in health care costs. The Company measures post employment and postretirement assets and obligations using the month-end that is closest to the Company's fiscal year-end or an interim period quarter-end if a plan is determined to qualify for a remeasurement. The benefit expense is generally recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements on an accrual basis over the average remaining lifetime of participants, and the accrued benefits are reported in other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as appropriate. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Stock Based Compensation The Company records stock-based compensation expense according to the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASC Topic 718 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. Under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, the Company determines the appropriate fair value model to be used for valuing share-based payments and the amortization method for compensation cost. 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 components of total comprehensive income for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 relate to post employment and postretirement plan items. Settlement charges incurred are included as a separate component of income before income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amortization reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income) and are included in benefit plan income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which established principles to report useful information to financial statements users about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09 along with various related amendments comprise ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and provide guidance that is applicable to all contracts with customers regardless of industry-specific or transaction-specific fact patterns. The new standard and its related updates were adopted by the Company on February 4, 2018. On the effective date, the Company elected to apply the new guidance retrospectively to each prior period presented. Overall, the new standard did not have a material impact on the results of the Company's operations or consolidated statements of financial position, but impacted the presentation and timing of certain revenue transactions. Specifically, the changes included gross presentation of the Company's estimates for future sales returns and related recoverable assets, presenting income from credit operations, gift card breakage income, and certain loyalty program income as separate components of revenue and recognizing gift card breakage revenue over the period of redemption for gift cards associated with certain returns. The Company's evaluation of the new standards included a review of certain vendor arrangements to determine whether the Company acts as principal or agent in such arrangements and such evaluation did not result in any material changes in gross versus net presentation as a result of the adoption of the new standards. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC Topic 715), which requires employers to disaggregate the service cost component from other components of net periodic benefit costs and to disclose the amounts of net periodic benefit costs that are included in each income statement line item. The standard requires employers to report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs and to report the other components of net periodic benefit costs (which include interest costs, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service cost or credits and actuarial gains and losses) separately and outside a subtotal of operating income. The Company adopted this standard effective February 4, 2018 on a retrospective basis to each prior period presented and has recognized its net periodic benefit costs, excluding service costs, in benefit plan income, net on its Consolidated Statements of Income. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Restricted Cash, and ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. These standards were issued to resolve numerous diversities in practice with regard to the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The standards were effective for the Company on February 4, 2018, and were adopted using a retrospective transition method to each prior period presented. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, restricted cash balances were primarily included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following summarizes the beginning-of-period and end-of-period restricted cash balances included for 2018, 2017 and 2016 when reconciling the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows movement. 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Beginning-of-period restricted cash balances $ 58 $ 37 $ 93 End-of-period restricted cash balances 86 58 37 In addition to these changes, the Company changed the classification of $34 million of cash payments for the prepayment of debt from an operating outflow to a financing outflow for 2017. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows for stranded tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from H.R. 1, originally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” to be reclassified to retained earnings. The Company early adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2018 and, as a result, reclassified $164 million of stranded tax effects to retained earnings. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize substantially all leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right of use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for the Company on February 3, 2019 and will be adopted utilizing a modified retrospective approach that allows for transition in the period of adoption, with certain practical expedients available. The Company estimates the adoption of the standard will result in total assets and liabilities increasing by approximately $2.4 billion to $3.0 billion as of February 3, 2019. The standard is not expected to materially affect consolidated net income, which is expected to be impacted by changes to the timing of recognition of certain real estate asset sale gains due to application of the new sale-leaseback guidance and ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20).

Revenue

Revenue	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Revenue Net sales Revenue is recognized when customers obtain control of goods and services promised by the Company. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those respective goods and services. For 2018, 2017 and 2016, Macy's accounted for approximately 89% of the Company's net sales. Disaggregation of the Company's net sales by family of business for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Women’s Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes, Cosmetics and Fragrances $ 9,500 $ 9,483 $ 9,795 Women’s Apparel 5,675 5,807 6,009 Men’s and Kids’ 5,712 5,629 5,844 Home/Other (a) 4,084 4,020 4,260 Total $ 24,971 $ 24,939 $ 25,908 (a) Other primarily includes restaurant sales, certain loyalty program income and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards. The Company's revenue generating activities include the following: Retail Sales Retail sales include merchandise sales, inclusive of delivery income, licensed department income, sales of private brand goods directly to third party retailers and sales of excess inventory to third parties. Sales of merchandise are recorded at the time of shipment to the customer and are reported net of estimated merchandise returns and certain customer incentives. Commissions earned on sales generated by licensed departments are included as a component of total net sales and are recognized as revenue at the time merchandise is sold to customers. Service revenues (e.g., alteration and cosmetic services) are recorded at the time the customer receives the benefit of the service. The Company has elected to present sales taxes on a net basis and, as such, sales taxes are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities until remitted to the taxing authorities. Merchandise Returns The Company estimates merchandise returns using historical data and recognizes an allowance that reduces net sales and cost of sales. The liability for merchandise returns is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $269 million as of February 2, 2019 and $291 million as of February 3, 2018. Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets is an asset totaling $188 million as of February 2, 2019 and $201 million as of February 3, 2018 for the recoverable cost of merchandise estimated to be returned by customers. Gift Cards and Customer Loyalty Programs The liability for unredeemed gift cards and customer loyalty programs is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $856 million as of February 2, 2019 and $906 million as of February 3, 2018. During 2018, the Company recognized approximately $40 million in breakage income related to changes in breakage rate estimates. Changes in the liability for unredeemed gift cards and customer loyalty programs are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 906 $ 911 $ 874 Liabilities issued but not redeemed (a) 570 551 635 Revenue recognized from beginning liability (620 ) (556 ) (598 ) Balance, end of year $ 856 $ 906 $ 911 (a) Net of estimated breakage income. Credit Card Revenues, net In connection with the sale of most of the Company's credit card accounts and related receivable balances to Citibank, the Company and Citibank entered into a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated Credit Card Program Agreement ("Credit Card Program"). The Program Agreement expires March 31, 2025, subject to an additional renewal term of three years. The Program Agreement provides for, among other things, (i) the ownership by Citibank of the accounts purchased by Citibank, (ii) the ownership by Citibank of new accounts opened by the Company’s customers, (iii) the provision of credit by Citibank to the holders of the credit cards associated with the foregoing accounts, (iv) the servicing of the foregoing accounts, and (v) the allocation between Citibank and the Company of the economic benefits and burdens associated with the foregoing and other aspects of the alliance. As part of the Program Agreement, the Company receives payments for providing a combination of interrelated services and intellectual property to Citibank in support of the underlying Credit Card Program. Revenue based on the spending activity of the underlying accounts is recognized as the respective card purchases occur and the Company’s profit share is recognized based on the performance of the underlying portfolio. Revenue associated with the establishment of new credit accounts and assisting in the receipt of payments for existing accounts is recognized as such activities occur. Credit card revenues include finance charges, late fees and other revenue generated by the Company’s Credit Card Program, net of fraud losses and expenses associated with establishing new accounts. Pursuant to the Program Agreement, the Company continues to provide certain servicing functions related to the accounts and related receivables owned by Citibank and receives compensation from Citibank for these services. The amounts earned under the Program Agreement related to the servicing functions are deemed adequate compensation and, accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts received under the Program Agreement were $966 million for 2018 , $929 million for 2017 and $912 million for 2016 , and are included within credit card revenues, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s credit card revenues, net were $768 million for 2018 , $702 million for 2017 , and $656 million for 2016 . This revenue was net of servicing and other credit related expenses, including new account originations and fraudulent transactions incurred on the Company’s private label credit cards.

Restructuring, Impairment, Stor

Restructuring, Impairment, Store Closing and Other Costs	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs (income) consist of the following: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Restructuring $ 80 $ 142 $ 168 Asset Impairments 64 53 265 Other (8 ) (9 ) 46 $ 136 $ 186 $ 479 During 2018, the Company closed or announced the closure of ten Macy's stores. Additionally as part the Company's commitment to increased productivity to fund investment in the business, in February 2019, the Company launched a comprehensive, multi-year program focused on growing its profitability rate by improving productivity across the enterprise. The program includes initiatives to improve margin through enhanced inventory planning and operations, supply chain efficiencies, pricing optimization, improved private brand sourcing and customer acquisition and retention strategies. As an initial step, the Company developed a plan in 2018 that reduces the complexity of the upper management structure to increase the speed of decision making, reduce costs and respond to changing customer expectations. Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs for 2018 included costs and expenses, including severance and other human-resource related costs, primarily associated with the organizational changes and store closings announced in January 2019. For 2018, the Company recorded expense of approximately $80 million of severance and other human resource-related costs associated with these restructuring activities. During 2017, the Company closed or announced the closure of sixteen Macy's stores, part of the approximately 100 planned closings announced in August 2016. During January 2018 and August 2017, the Company announced restructuring efforts, including the consolidation of three functions (merchandising, planning and private brands) into a single merchandising function as well as organizational changes for certain store and non-store functions. Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs for 2017 included costs and expenses, including severance and other human-resource related costs, primarily associated with the organizational changes and store closings announced in January 2018 and August 2017. During January 2017, the Company announced a series of actions to streamline its store portfolio, intensify cost efficiency efforts and execute its real estate strategy. These actions are intended to support the Company's strategy to further invest in omnichannel capabilities, improve customer experience and create shareholder value. These actions included the announced closure of sixty-eight Macy's stores, part of the approximately 100 planned closings announced in August 2016, and the reorganization of the field structure that supports the remaining stores and a significant restructuring of the Company's operations to focus resources on strategic priorities, improve organizational agility and reduce expense. Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs for 2016 included costs and expenses, including severance and other human-resource related costs, primarily associated with the organizational changes and store closings announced in January 2017 and August 2016. As a result of the Company’s projected undiscounted future cash flows related to certain store locations and other assets being less than their carrying value, the Company recorded impairment charges, including properties that were the subject of announced store closings. The fair values of these assets were calculated based on the projected cash flows and an estimated risk-adjusted rate of return that would be used by market participants in valuing these assets or based on prices of similar assets. The Company expects to pay out the majority of the 2018 accrued severance costs, which are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, prior to the end of the second quarter of 2019. The 2017 and 2016 accrued severance costs, which were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were paid out in the year subsequent to incurring such severance costs.

Properties and Leases

Properties and Leases	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Property Plant and Equipment and Leases of Lessee [Abstract]
Properties and Leases	Properties and Leases The major classes of property and equipment, net as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 are as follows: February 2, February 3, (millions) Land $ 1,454 $ 1,494 Buildings on owned land 4,019 4,106 Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements 1,404 1,444 Fixtures and equipment 4,230 4,204 Leased properties under capitalized leases 25 34 11,132 11,282 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,495 4,610 $ 6,637 $ 6,672 In connection with various shopping center agreements, the Company is obligated to operate certain stores within the centers for periods of up to fifteen years. Some of these agreements require that the stores be operated under a particular name. The Company leases a portion of the real estate and personal property used in its operations. Most leases require the Company to pay real estate taxes, maintenance and other executory costs; some also require additional payments based on percentages of sales and some contain purchase options. Certain of the Company’s real estate leases have terms that extend for significant numbers of years and provide for rental rates that increase or decrease over time. In addition, certain of these leases contain covenants that restrict the ability of the tenant (typically a subsidiary of the Company) to take specified actions (including the payment of dividends or other amounts on account of its capital stock) unless the tenant satisfies certain financial tests. As of February 2, 2019 , minimum rental commitments (excluding executory costs) for noncancellable leases, including executed leases not yet commenced, are as follows: Capitalized Leases Operating Leases Total (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 3 $ 325 $ 328 2020 3 315 318 2021 3 309 312 2022 3 283 286 2023 3 264 267 After 2023 31 2,758 2,789 Total minimum lease payments 46 $ 4,254 $ 4,300 Less amount representing interest 20 Present value of net minimum capitalized lease payments $ 26 Capitalized leases are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as property and equipment while the related obligation is included in short-term ( $1 million ) and long-term ( $25 million ) debt. Amortization of assets subject to capitalized leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Total minimum lease payments shown above have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1 million on operating leases. The Company is a guarantor with respect to certain lease obligations associated with The May Department Stores Company and previously disposed subsidiaries or businesses. The leases, one of which includes potential extensions to 2070 , have future minimum lease payments aggregating $240 million and are offset by payments from existing tenants and subtenants. In addition, the Company is contingently liable for other expenses related to the above leases, such as property taxes and common area maintenance, which are also payable by existing tenants and subtenants. Potential liabilities related to these guarantees are subject to certain defenses by the Company. The Company believes that the risk of significant loss from the guarantees of these lease obligations is remote. Rental expense consists of: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Real estate (excluding executory costs) Operating leases – Minimum rentals $ 317 $ 317 $ 312 Contingent rentals 11 11 12 328 328 324 Less income from subleases – Operating leases (1 ) (3 ) (5 ) $ 327 $ 325 $ 319 Personal property – Operating leases $ 9 $ 10 $ 11 Included as a reduction to the expense above is deferred rent amortization of $14 million for 2018 and 2017 , and $9 million for 2016 related to contributions received from landlords.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The following summarizes the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets: February 2, February 3, (millions) Non-amortizing intangible assets Goodwill $ 9,290 $ 9,279 Accumulated impairment losses (5,382 ) (5,382 ) 3,908 3,897 Tradenames 403 403 $ 4,311 $ 4,300 Amortizing intangible assets Favorable leases and other contractual assets $ 136 $ 136 Tradenames 43 43 179 179 Accumulated amortization Favorable leases and other contractual assets (95 ) (87 ) Tradenames (9 ) (7 ) (104 ) (94 ) $ 75 $ 85 Capitalized software Gross balance $ 1,316 $ 1,364 Accumulated amortization (646 ) (663 ) $ 670 $ 701 Finite lived tradenames are being amortized over their respective useful lives of 20 years. Favorable lease intangible assets are being amortized over their respective lease terms (weighted average remaining life of approximately six years). Favorable leases, other contractual assets, and tradenames amortization expense amounted to $10 million for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 . Capitalized software amortization expense amounted to $296 million for 2018 , $301 million for 2017 and $293 million for 2016 . Future estimated amortization expense for assets, excluding in-process capitalized software of $58 million not yet placed in service as of February 2, 2019 , is shown below: Amortizing intangible assets Capitalized Software (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 9 $ 254 2020 8 192 2021 6 123 2022 6 41 2023 6 2

Financing

Financing	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing	Financing The Company’s debt is as follows: February 2, February 3, (millions) Short-term debt: 8.5% Senior debentures due 2019 $ 36 $ — Capital lease and current portion of other long-term obligations 7 22 $ 43 $ 22 Long-term debt: 2.875% Senior notes due 2023 $ 750 $ 750 3.875% Senior notes due 2022 550 550 4.5% Senior notes due 2034 367 550 3.45% Senior notes due 2021 500 500 3.625% Senior notes due 2024 500 500 4.375% Senior notes due 2023 400 400 5.125% Senior debentures due 2042 250 250 4.3% Senior notes due 2043 250 250 6.7% Senior debentures due 2034 201 264 6.9% Senior debentures due 2029 192 397 6.375% Senior notes due 2037 192 269 6.65% Senior debentures due 2024 122 296 7.0% Senior debentures due 2028 117 298 6.7% Senior debentures due 2028 103 197 6.79% Senior debentures due 2027 71 165 6.9% Senior debentures due 2032 17 31 8.5% Senior debentures due 2019 — 36 10.25% Senior debentures due 2021 33 33 7.6% Senior debentures due 2025 24 24 8.75% Senior debentures due 2029 13 18 7.875% Senior debentures due 2030 10 12 9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021 6 10 9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021 3 6 Unamortized debt issue costs (18 ) (25 ) Unamortized debt discount (9 ) (13 ) Premium on acquired debt, using an effective 39 67 Capital lease and other long-term obligations 25 26 $ 4,708 $ 5,861 Interest expense and losses (gains) on early retirement of debt are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Interest on debt $ 269 $ 332 $ 392 Amortization of debt premium (7 ) (9 ) (22 ) Amortization of financing costs and debt discount 7 7 5 Interest on capitalized leases 2 2 2 271 332 377 Less interest capitalized on construction 10 11 10 Interest expense $ 261 $ 321 $ 367 Losses (gains) on early retirement of debt $ 33 $ (10 ) $ — During 2018, the Company repurchased $344 million face value of senior notes and debentures. The debt repurchases were made in the open market for a total cost of $354 million , including expenses and other fees related to the transactions. Such repurchases resulted in the recognition of expense of $5 million during 2018 presented as losses on early retirement of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Income. During December 2018, the Company completed a tender offer and purchased $750 million in aggregate principal amount of certain senior unsecured notes and debentures. The purchased senior unsecured notes and debentures included $164 million of 6.65% senior debentures due 2024, $155 million of 7.0% senior debentures due 2028, $114 million of 6.9% senior debentures due 2029, $103 million of 4.5% senior notes due 2034, $94 million of 6.79% senior debentures due 2027, $35 million of 6.7% senior debentures due 2034, $34 million of 6.375% senior notes due 2037, $34 million of 6.7% senior debentures due 2028, $10 million of 6.9% senior debentures due 2032, $5 million of 8.75% senior debentures due 2029, and $2 million of 7.875% senior debentures due 2030. The total cash cost for the tender offer was $789 million . The Company recognized $28 million of expense related to the recognition of the tender premium and other costs partially offset by the unamortized debt premium associated with this debt. This expense is presented as losses on early retirement of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Income during 2018. During 2017, the Company completed a tender offer and purchased $400 million in aggregate principal amount of certain senior unsecured notes and debentures. The purchased senior unsecured notes and debentures included $147 million of 6.9% senior debentures due 2032, $108 million of 6.7% senior debentures due 2034, $96 million of 6.375% senior notes due 2037, $43 million of 8.75% senior debentures due 2029, and $6 million of 7.875% senior debentures due 2030. The total cash cost for the tender offer was $423 million . The Company recognized $11 million of income related to the recognition of the unamortized debt premium partially offset by the tender premium and other costs associated with this debt as gains on early retirement of debt. This income is presented as gains on early retirement of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Income during 2017. During 2017, the Company repurchased $247 million face value of senior notes and debentures. The debt repurchases were made in the open market for a total cash cost of $257 million , including expenses related to the transactions. Such repurchases resulted in the recognition of expense of $1 million during 2017 presented as losses on early retirement of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Income. During August 2016, the Company redeemed at par the principal amount of $108 million of 7.875% senior debentures due 2036, pursuant to the terms of the debentures. Interest expense in 2016 benefited from the recognition of unamortized debt premium associated with this debt. Future maturities of long-term debt, other than capitalized leases, are shown below: (millions) Fiscal year 2020 $ 539 2021 553 2022 — 2023 1,150 2024 622 After 2024 1,807 During 2017 and 2016 , the Company repaid $300 million and $636 million , respectively, of indebtedness at maturity. The following table shows the detail of debt repayments: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) 6.9% Senior debentures due 2029 $ 204 $ 3 $ — 4.5% Senior notes due 2034 183 — — 7.0% Senior debentures due 2028 182 2 — 6.65% Senior debentures due 2024 175 4 — 7.45% Senior debentures due 2017 — 300 — 6.7% Senior debentures due 2028 94 3 — 6.79% Senior debentures due 2027 94 — — 6.375% Senior notes due 2037 77 231 — 6.7% Senior debentures due 2034 63 136 — 6.9% Senior debentures due 2032 15 219 — 8.75% Senior debentures due 2029 5 43 — 7.875% Senior debentures due 2030 2 6 — 5.9% Senior notes due 2016 — — 577 7.875% Senior notes due 2036 — — 108 7.45% Senior debentures due 2016 — — 59 9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021 4 4 4 9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021 2 2 2 Capital leases and other obligations 1 1 1 $ 1,101 $ 954 $ 751 The following summarizes certain components of the Company’s debt: Bank Credit Agreement The Company entered into a credit agreement with certain financial institutions as of May 6, 2016 providing for revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500 million (which may be increased to $1,750 million at the option of the Company, subject to the willingness of existing or new lenders to provide commitments for such additional financing) outstanding at any particular time. The agreement is set to expire May 6, 2021 and replaced the prior agreement which was set to expire May 10, 2018. As of February 2, 2019 , and February 3, 2018 , there were no revolving credit loans outstanding under this credit agreement, and there were no borrowings under the agreement during 2018 and 2017 . In addition, there were no standby letters of credit outstanding at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 . Revolving loans under the credit agreement bear interest based on various published rates. The Company's credit agreement, which is an obligation of a 100%-owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc. (“Parent”), is not secured. However, Parent has fully and unconditionally guaranteed this obligation. The credit agreement requires the Company to maintain a specified interest coverage ratio for the latest four quarters of no less than 3.25 and a specified leverage ratio as of and for the latest four quarters of no more than 3.75 . The Company’s interest coverage ratio for 2018 was 11.22 and its leverage ratio at February 2, 2019 was 1.74 , in each case as calculated in accordance with the credit agreement. The interest coverage ratio is defined as EBITDA divided by net interest expense and the leverage ratio is defined as debt divided by EBITDA. For purposes of these calculations EBITDA is calculated as net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash impairment of goodwill, intangibles and real estate, non-recurring cash charges not to exceed in the aggregate $300 million and extraordinary losses less interest income and non-recurring or extraordinary gains. Debt is adjusted to exclude the premium on acquired debt and net interest is adjusted to exclude the amortization of premium on acquired debt and premium on early retirement of debt. A breach of a restrictive covenant in the Company’s credit agreement or the inability of the Company to maintain the financial ratios described above could result in an event of default under the credit agreement. In addition, an event of default would occur under the credit agreement if any indebtedness of the Company in excess of an aggregate principal amount of $150 million becomes due prior to its stated maturity or the holders of such indebtedness become able to cause it to become due prior to its stated maturity. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the lenders could, subject to the terms and conditions of the credit agreement, elect to declare the outstanding principal, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable. Moreover, most of the Company’s senior notes and debentures contain cross-default provisions based on the non-payment at maturity, or other default after an applicable grace period, of any other debt, the unpaid principal amount of which is not less than $100 million that could be triggered by an event of default under the credit agreement. In such an event, the Company’s senior notes and debentures that contain cross-default provisions would also be subject to acceleration. Commercial Paper The Company is a party to a $1,500 million unsecured commercial paper program. The Company may issue and sell commercial paper in an aggregate amount outstanding at any particular time not to exceed its then-current combined borrowing availability under the bank credit agreement described above. The issuance of commercial paper will have the effect, while such commercial paper is outstanding, of reducing the Company’s borrowing capacity under the bank credit agreement by an amount equal to the principal amount of such commercial paper. During 2016, the Company utilized seasonal borrowings available under this commercial paper program. There were no borrowings under the program during 2018 and 2017. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, there were no remaining borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program. This program, which is an obligation of a 100%-owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc., is not secured. However, Parent has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations. Senior Notes and Debentures The senior notes and the senior debentures are unsecured obligations of a 100%-owned subsidiary of Macy’s, Inc. and Parent has fully and unconditionally guaranteed these obligations (see Note 16, “Condensed Consolidating Financial Information”). Other Financing Arrangements At February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Company had dedicated $37 million of cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, which is used to collateralize the Company’s issuances of standby letters of credit. There were $28 million of other standby letters of credit outstanding at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 .

Accounts Payable and Accrued Li

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities February 2, February 3, (millions) Accounts payable $ 983 $ 735 Gift cards and customer rewards 856 906 Accrued wages and vacation 268 229 Allowance for future sales returns 269 291 Current portion of post employment and postretirement benefits 194 194 Taxes other than income taxes 134 157 Lease related liabilities 180 189 Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability reserves 112 108 Restructuring accruals, including severance 67 93 Accrued interest 51 70 Deferred real estate gains 24 65 Other 228 234 $ 3,366 $ 3,271 Changes in workers’ compensation and general liability reserves, including the current portion, are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 497 $ 503 $ 508 Charged to costs and expenses 130 144 145 Payments, net of recoveries (140 ) (150 ) (150 ) Balance, end of year $ 487 $ 497 $ 503 The non-current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability reserves is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , workers’ compensation and general liability reserves included $112 million which are covered by deposits and receivables included in current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Taxes

Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Taxes	Taxes Income tax expense (benefit) is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total (millions) Federal $ 156 $ 79 $ 235 $ 367 $ (462 ) $ (95 ) $ 433 $ (121 ) $ 312 State and local 53 34 87 16 40 56 37 (3 ) 34 $ 209 $ 113 $ 322 $ 383 $ (422 ) $ (39 ) $ 470 $ (124 ) $ 346 On December 22, 2017, H.R. 1 was enacted into law. This new tax legislation, among other things, reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. In applying the impacts of the new tax legislation to its 2017 income tax provision, the Company remeasured its deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is generally a 21% federal tax rate and its related impact on the state tax rates. The resulting impact was the recognition of an income tax benefit of $584 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. In addition, applying the new U.S. federal corporate tax rate of 21% on January 1, 2018, resulted in a federal income tax statutory rate of 33.7% in 2017. Combining the impacts on the Company’s current income tax provision and the remeasurement of its deferred tax balances, the Company’s effective income tax rate was a benefit of 2.6% in 2017. The income tax expense (benefit) reported differs from the expected tax computed by applying the federal income tax statutory rate of 21% for 2018, 33.7% for 2017 , and 35% for 2016 to income before income taxes net of noncontrolling interest. The reasons for this difference and their tax effects are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Expected tax $ 300 $ 515 $ 341 State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit (a) 59 19 12 Federal tax reform deferred tax remeasurement (17 ) (584 ) — Tax impact of equity awards (a) — 14 — Federal tax credits (16 ) (16 ) (12 ) Change in valuation allowance 10 18 9 Other (14 ) (5 ) (4 ) $ 322 $ (39 ) $ 346 (a) 2017 included the recognition of approximately $15 million of net tax shortfalls associated with share-based payment awards due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Historically, the Company had recognized such amounts as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits previously recognized in additional paid-in capital. The Company participates in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Compliance Assurance Program ("CAP"). As part of the CAP, tax years are audited on a contemporaneous basis so that all or most issues are resolved prior to the filing of the tax return. The IRS has completed examinations of 2016 and all prior tax years. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows: February 2, February 3, (millions) Deferred tax assets Post employment and postretirement benefits $ 208 $ 188 Accrued liabilities accounted for on a cash basis for tax purposes 222 218 Long-term debt 18 25 Unrecognized state tax benefits and accrued interest 39 39 State operating loss and credit carryforwards 103 101 Other 154 158 Valuation allowance (75 ) (65 ) Total deferred tax assets 669 664 Deferred tax liabilities Excess of book basis over tax basis of property and equipment (987 ) (923 ) Merchandise inventories (398 ) (389 ) Intangible assets (308 ) (276 ) Other (214 ) (224 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (1,907 ) (1,812 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (1,238 ) $ (1,148 ) The valuation allowance at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 relates to net deferred tax assets for state net operating loss and credit carryforwards. The net change in the valuation allowance amounted to an increase of $10 million for 2018 . In 2017 , the net change in the valuation allowance amounted to an increase of $29 million , which includes $11 million due to the impact of the deferred tax remeasurement associated with the U.S. federal tax reform. As of February 2, 2019 , the Company had no federal net operating loss carryforwards, state net operating loss carryforwards, net of valuation allowances, of $374 million , and state credit carryforwards, net of valuation allowances, of $11 million , which will expire between 2019 and 2038 . A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: February 2, February 3, January 28, (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 140 $ 167 $ 178 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 17 7 16 Additions for tax positions of prior years 13 — — Reductions for tax positions of prior years (12 ) (23 ) (12 ) Settlements — (2 ) (4 ) Statute expirations (9 ) (9 ) (11 ) Balance, end of year $ 149 $ 140 $ 167 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current income taxes $ 28 $ 11 $ 6 Deferred income taxes 4 4 4 Other liabilities (a) 117 125 157 $ 149 $ 140 $ 167 (a) Unrecognized tax benefits not expected to be settled within one year are included within other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additional information regarding unrecognized benefits and related interest and penalties is as follow: February 2, February 3, (millions) Amount of unrecognized tax benefits, net of deferred tax assets, that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate $ 120 $ 111 Accrued federal, state and local interest and penalties 56 51 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current income taxes 28 27 Other liabilities 28 24 The Company classifies federal, state and local interest and penalties not expected to be settled within one year as other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and follows a policy of recognizing all interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The accrued federal, state and local interest and penalties primarily relate to state tax issues and the amount of penalties paid in prior periods, and the amount of penalties accrued at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , are insignificant. Federal, state and local interest and penalties amounted to expense of $5 million for 2018 , a credit of $3 million for 2017 , and an expense of $2 million for 2016 . The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and local jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2015. With respect to state and local jurisdictions, with limited exceptions, the Company and its subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax audits for years before 2009. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Company believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and penalties have been accrued for any adjustments that are expected to result from the years still subject to examination. As of February 2, 2019 , the Company believes it is reasonably possible that certain unrecognized tax benefits ranging from zero to $55 million may be recognized by the end of 2019. It is reasonably possible that there could be other material changes to the amount of uncertain tax positions due to activities of the taxing authorities, settlement of audit issues or the reassessment of existing uncertain tax positions; however, the Company is not able to estimate the impact of these items at this time.

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost) [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	Retirement 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. Retirement expenses, excluding settlement charges, included the following components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) 401(k) Qualified Defined Contribution Plan $ 96 $ 93 $ 94 Non-Qualified Defined Contribution Plan 1 1 2 Pension Plan (64 ) (82 ) (83 ) Supplementary Retirement Plan 31 31 31 $ 64 $ 43 $ 44 The Company estimates the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit costs for the Pension Plan and SERP. This method uses a full yield curve approach in the estimation of these components of net periodic benefit costs. Under this approach, the Company applies discounting using individual spot rates from the yield curve composed of the rates of return from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities available at the measurement date. These spot rates align to each of the projected benefit obligation and service cost cash flows. Defined Contribution Plans The Company has a qualified plan that permits participating associates to defer eligible compensation up to the maximum limits allowable under the Internal Revenue Code. Beginning January 1, 2014, the Company has a non-qualified plan which permits participating associates to defer eligible compensation above the limits of the qualified plan. The Company contributes a matching percentage of employee contributions under both the qualified and non-qualified plans. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company's matching contribution to the qualified plan was enhanced for all participating employees, with limited exceptions. Prior to January 1, 2014, the matching contribution rate under the qualified plan was higher for those employees not eligible for the Pension Plan than for employees eligible for the Pension Plan. The liability related to the qualified plan matching contribution, which is reflected in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $103 million at February 2, 2019 and $101 million at February 3, 2018 . Expense related to matching contributions for the qualified plan amounted to $96 million for 2018 , $93 million for 2017 and $94 million for 2016 . At February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the liability under the non-qualified plan, which is reflected in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $27 million and $25 million , respectively. The liability related to the non-qualified plan matching contribution, which is reflected in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $2 million at February 2, 2019 and $1 million at February 3, 2018 . Expense related to matching contributions for the non-qualified plan amounted to $1 million for 2018 and 2017 , and $2 million for 2016 . In connection with the non-qualified plan, the Company had mutual fund investments at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 of $27 million and $25 million , respectively, which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Pension Plan The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of the Pension Plan as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 (millions) Change in projected benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 3,271 $ 3,469 Service cost 5 6 Interest cost 109 104 Actuarial (gain) loss (27 ) 82 Benefits paid (347 ) (390 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year 3,011 3,271 Changes in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year 3,409 3,374 Actual return on plan assets (44 ) 425 Company contributions — — Benefits paid (347 ) (390 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 3,018 3,409 Funded status at end of year $ 7 $ 138 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at Other assets $ 7 $ 138 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at Net actuarial loss $ 1,109 $ 992 The accumulated benefit obligation for the Pension Plan was $3,010 million as of February 2, 2019 and $3,268 million as of February 3, 2018 . Net pension costs, settlement charges and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss for the Pension Plan included the following actuarially determined components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Net Periodic Pension Cost Service cost $ 5 $ 6 $ 5 Interest cost 109 104 108 Expected return on assets (206 ) (223 ) (227 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 28 31 31 Amortization of prior service credit — — — (64 ) (82 ) (83 ) Settlement charges 78 89 68 Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Net actuarial (gain) loss 223 (120 ) (120 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss (28 ) (31 ) (31 ) Settlement charges (78 ) (89 ) (68 ) 117 (240 ) (219 ) Total recognized $ 131 $ (233 ) $ (234 ) The estimated net actuarial loss for the Pension Plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost during 2019 is $30 million . The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the projected benefit obligations for the Pension Plan at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.03 % 3.74 % Rate of compensation increases 4.00 % 4.00 % The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the net periodic pension cost for the Pension Plan: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to measure service cost 3.77% - 4.46% 3.75% - 4.06% 3.79% - 4.26% Discount rate used to measure interest cost 3.39% - 4.06% 3.12% - 3.31% 2.96% - 3.30% Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.75 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Rate of compensation increases 4.00 % 4.10 % 4.10 % The Pension Plan’s assumptions are evaluated annually, and at interim re-measurements if required, and updated as necessary. Due to settlement accounting and re-measurements during 2018, 2017 and 2016, the discount rate used to measure service cost and the discount rate used to measure interest cost varied between periods. The table above shows the range of rates used to determine net periodic expense for the Pension Plan. The discount rate used to determine the present value of the projected benefit obligation for the Pension Plan is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various maturities. Each year’s expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for the projected benefit obligation. The Company develops its expected long-term rate of return on plan asset assumption by evaluating input from several professional advisors taking into account the asset allocation of the portfolio and long-term asset class return expectations, as well as long-term inflation assumptions. Expected returns for each major asset class are considered along with their volatility and the expected correlations among them. These expectations are based upon historical relationships as well as forecasts of how future returns may vary from historical returns. Returns by asset class and correlations among asset classes are combined using the target asset allocation to derive an expected return for the portfolio as a whole. Long-term historical returns of the portfolio are also considered. Portfolio returns are calculated net of all expenses, therefore, the Company also analyzes expected costs and expenses, including investment management fees, administrative expenses, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums and other costs and expenses. As of February 2, 2019, the Company lowered the assumed annual long-term rate of return for the Pension Plan's assets from 6.75% to 6.50% based on expected future returns on the portfolio of assets. The assets of the Pension Plan are managed by investment specialists with the primary objectives of payment of benefit obligations to Plan participants and an ultimate realization of investment returns over longer periods in excess of inflation. The Company employs a total return investment approach whereby a mix of domestic and foreign equity securities, fixed income securities and other investments is used to maximize the long-term return on the assets of the Pension Plan for a prudent level of risk. Risks are mitigated through asset diversification and the use of multiple investment managers. The target allocation for plan assets is currently 30% equity securities, 63% debt securities, 2% real estate and 5% private equities. The Company generally employs investment managers to specialize in a specific asset class. These managers are chosen and monitored with the assistance of professional advisors, using criteria that include organizational structure, investment philosophy, investment process, performance compared to market benchmarks and peer groups. The Company periodically conducts an analysis of the behavior of the Pension Plan’s assets and liabilities under various economic and interest rate scenarios to ensure that the long-term target asset allocation is appropriate given the liabilities. The fair values of the Pension Plan assets as of February 2, 2019 , excluding interest and dividend receivables and pending investment purchases and sales, by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Short term investments $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — Money market funds 33 33 — — Equity securities: U.S. stocks 117 117 — — U.S. pooled funds 398 398 — — International pooled funds (a) 347 78 — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury bonds 52 — 52 — Other Government bonds 53 — 53 — Agency backed bonds 11 — 11 — Corporate bonds 513 — 513 — Mortgage-backed securities 15 — 15 — Asset-backed securities 11 — 11 — Pooled funds 1,270 1,270 — — Other types of investments: Real estate (a) 56 — — — Private equity (a) 185 — — — Derivatives in a positive position 6 — 6 — Derivatives in a negative position (2 ) — (2 ) — Total $ 3,066 $ 1,896 $ 660 $ — (a) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the fair value of plan assets. The fair values of the Pension Plan assets as of February 3, 2018 , excluding interest and dividend receivables and pending investment purchases and sales, by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Short term investments $ 5 $ — $ 5 $ — Money market funds 35 35 — — Equity securities: U.S. stocks 157 157 — — U.S. pooled funds 481 481 — — International pooled funds (a) 447 114 — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury bonds 44 — 44 — Other Government bonds 59 — 59 — Agency backed bonds 13 — 13 — Corporate bonds 538 — 538 — Mortgage-backed securities 15 — 15 — Asset-backed securities 6 — 6 — Pooled funds 1,310 1,310 — — Other types of investments: Real estate (a) 148 — — — Private equity (a) 183 — — — Derivatives in a positive position 9 — 9 — Derivatives in a negative position (3 ) — (3 ) — Total $ 3,447 $ 2,097 $ 686 $ — (a) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the fair value of plan assets. Corporate bonds consist primarily of investment grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries. The fair value of certain pooled funds including equity securities, real estate, hedge funds and private equity investments represents the reported net asset value of shares or underlying assets of the investment as a practical expedient to estimate fair value. International equity pooled funds seek to provide long-term capital growth and income by investing in equity securities of non-U.S. companies located both in developed and emerging markets. There are generally no redemption restrictions or unfunded commitments related to these equity securities. Real estate investments include several funds which seek risk-adjusted return by providing a stable, income-driven rate of return over the long term with high potential for growth of net investment income and appreciation of value. The real estate investments are diversified across property types and geographical areas primarily in the United States of America. Private equity investments have an objective of realizing aggregate long-term returns in excess of those available from investments in the public equity markets. Private equity investments generally consist of limited partnerships in the United States of America, Europe and Asia. Private equity and real estate investments are valued using fair values per the most recent financial reports provided by the investment sponsor, adjusted as appropriate for any lag between the date of the financial reports and the Company’s reporting date. Due to the nature of the underlying assets of the real estate and private equity investments, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of these investments and, consequently, the fair value of the Pension Plan’s investments. These investments are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. However, these redemption rights may be restricted in accordance with the governing documents. Redemption of these investments is subject to restrictions including lock-up periods where no redemptions are allowed, restrictions on redemption frequency and advance notice periods for redemptions. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , certain of these investments are generally subject to lock-up periods, ranging from one to nine years, certain of these investments are subject to restrictions on redemption frequency, ranging from daily to four times per year, and certain of these investments are subject to advance notice requirements. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , the Pension Plan had unfunded commitments related to certain of these investments totaling $49 million and $64 million , respectively. The Company does not anticipate making funding contributions to the Pension Plan in 2019. The following benefit payments are estimated to be paid from the Pension Plan: (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 325 2020 287 2021 269 2022 260 2023 235 2024-2028 1,018 Supplementary Retirement Plan The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the supplementary retirement plan as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 (millions) Change in projected benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 703 $ 747 Service cost — — Interest cost 23 22 Actuarial (gain) loss (9 ) 20 Benefits paid (73 ) (86 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year 644 703 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year — — Company contributions 73 86 Benefits paid (73 ) (86 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year — — Funded status at end of year $ (644 ) $ (703 ) Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (68 ) $ (69 ) Other liabilities (576 ) (634 ) $ (644 ) $ (703 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at Net actuarial loss $ 218 $ 244 Prior service cost 6 7 $ 224 $ 251 The accumulated benefit obligation for the supplementary retirement plan was $644 million as of February 2, 2019 and $703 million as of February 3, 2018 . Net pension costs, settlement charges and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss for the supplementary retirement plan included the following actuarially determined components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Net Periodic Pension Cost Service cost $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 23 22 22 Amortization of net actuarial loss 7 8 9 Amortization of prior service cost 1 1 — 31 31 31 Settlement charges 10 16 30 Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Net actuarial (gain) loss (9 ) 20 26 Amortization of net actuarial loss (7 ) (8 ) (9 ) Amortization of prior service cost (1 ) (1 ) — Settlement charges (10 ) (16 ) (30 ) (27 ) (5 ) (13 ) Total recognized $ 14 $ 42 $ 48 The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service cost for the supplementary retirement plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost during 2019 is $8 million . The following weighted average assumption was used to determine the projected benefit obligations for the supplementary retirement plan at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.10 % 3.78 % The following weighted average assumption was used to determine net pension costs for the supplementary retirement plan: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to measure interest cost 3.39% - 4.09% 3.10% - 3.26% 2.65% - 3.16% The supplementary retirement plan’s assumptions are evaluated annually, and at interim re-measurements if required, and updated as necessary. Due to settlement accounting and re-measurements during 2018, 2017 and 2016, the discount rate used to measure interest cost varied between periods. The table above shows the range of rates used to determine net periodic expense for the supplementary retirement plan. The discount rate used to determine the present value of the projected benefit obligation for the supplementary retirement plan is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various maturities. Each year’s expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for the projected benefit obligation. The following benefit payments are estimated to be funded by the Company and paid from the supplementary retirement plan: (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 68 2020 48 2021 47 2022 46 2023 46 2024-2028 211

Postretirement Health Care and

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost) [Abstract]
Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits	Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits In addition to pension and other supplemental benefits, certain retired employees currently are provided with specified health care and life insurance benefits. Eligibility requirements for such benefits vary by division and subsidiary, 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 following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of the postretirement obligations as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 (millions) Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 156 $ 186 Service cost — — Interest cost 5 5 Plan amendment — (10 ) Actuarial gain (11 ) (9 ) Medicare Part D subsidy — 1 Benefits paid (13 ) (17 ) Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, end of year 137 156 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year — — Company contributions 13 17 Benefits paid (13 ) (17 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year — — Funded status at end of year $ (137 ) $ (156 ) Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (15 ) $ (17 ) Other liabilities (122 ) (139 ) $ (137 ) $ (156 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at Net actuarial gain $ (41 ) $ (35 ) Prior service credit (9 ) (10 ) $ (50 ) $ (45 ) Net postretirement benefit costs and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss included the following actuarially determined components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost Service cost $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 5 5 6 Amortization of net actuarial gain (5 ) (5 ) (4 ) Amortization of prior service credit (1 ) — — (1 ) — 2 Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Net actuarial gain (11 ) (9 ) (13 ) Amortization of net actuarial gain 5 5 4 Amortization of prior service credit 1 — — Prior service credit — (10 ) — (5 ) (14 ) (9 ) Total recognized $ (6 ) $ (14 ) $ (7 ) The estimated net actuarial gain and prior service credit that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic postretirement benefit cost during 2019 is $7 million . The following weighted average assumption was used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.02 % 3.71 % The following weighted average assumption was used to determine the net postretirement benefit costs for the postretirement obligations: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to measure interest cost 3.28 % 3.17 % 3.14 % The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation assumptions are evaluated annually, and at interim re-measurements if required, and updated as necessary. The discount rate used to determine the present value of the Company’s accumulated postretirement benefit obligations is based on a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities with various maturities. Each year’s expected future benefit payments are discounted to their present value at the appropriate yield curve rate, thereby generating the overall discount rate for the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations. The Company estimates the interest cost component of net periodic benefit costs using a full yield curve approach in the estimation of these components of net periodic benefit costs. Under this approach, the Company applies discounting using individual spot rates from the yield curve composed of the rates of return from a portfolio of high quality corporate debt securities available at the measurement date. These spot rates align to each of the projected benefit obligation and service cost cash flows. The future medical benefits provided by the Company for certain employees are based on a fixed amount per year of service, and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation is not affected by increases in health care costs. However, the future medical benefits provided by the Company for certain other employees are affected by increases in health care costs. The following provides the assumed health care cost trend rates related to the Company’s accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Health care cost trend rates assumed for next year 5.38% - 9.31% 5.50% - 10.50% Rates to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 4.5% 4.5% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2027 2027 The assumed health care cost trend rates have an impact on the amounts reported for the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: 1 – Percentage Point Increase 1 – Percentage Point Decrease (millions) Effect on total of service and interest cost $ — $ — Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations $ 7 $ (6 ) The following table reflects the benefit payments estimated to be funded by the Company and paid from the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations and estimated federal subsidies expected to be received under the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003: Expected Benefit Payments Expected Federal Subsidy (millions) Fiscal Year 2019 $ 15 $ — 2020 14 — 2021 13 — 2022 13 — 2023 12 — 2024-2028 47 1

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The following disclosures present the Company’s equity plans on a combined basis. The equity plans are administered by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors (the “CMD Committee”). The CMD Committee is authorized to grant options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units to officers and key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and to non-employee directors. The equity plans are intended to help the Company attract and retain directors, officers, other key executives and employees and is also intended to provide incentives and rewards relating to the Company’s business plans to encourage such persons to devote themselves to the business of the Company. There have been no grants of stock appreciation rights under the equity plans. Stock option grants have an exercise price at least equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, have ten -year terms and typically vest ratably over four years of continued employment. Restricted stock and time-based restricted stock unit awards generally vest one to four years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units generally are earned based on the attainment of specified goals achieved over the performance period. As of February 2, 2019 , approximately 20 million shares of common stock were available for additional grants pursuant to the Company’s equity plans. Shares awarded are generally issued from the Company's treasury stock. Stock-based compensation expense included the following components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Stock options $ 24 $ 34 $ 43 Restricted stock units 39 24 18 $ 63 $ 58 $ 61 All stock-based compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Stock Options The fair value of stock options granted during 2018 , 2017 and 2016 and the weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options $ 7.43 $ 5.84 $ 12.14 Dividend yield 5.2 % 6.2 % 3.8 % Expected volatility 41.1 % 41.8 % 42.7 % Risk-free interest rate 2.7 % 1.9 % 1.4 % Expected life 5.6 years 5.7 years 5.7 years The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company estimates the expected volatility and expected option life assumption consistent with ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The expected volatility of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is estimated based on a historic volatility rate and the expected option life is calculated based on historical stock option experience as the best estimate of future exercise patterns. The dividend yield assumption is based on historical and anticipated dividend payouts. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates consistent with the expected life of each stock option grant. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and records stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. Compensation expense is recorded for all stock options expected to vest based on the amortization of the fair value at the date of grant on a straight-line basis primarily over the vesting period of the options. Activity related to stock options for 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands) (years) (millions) Outstanding, beginning of period 20,376 $ 38.80 Granted 1,495 29.53 Canceled or forfeited (794 ) 47.93 Exercised (2,184 ) 21.02 Outstanding, end of period 18,893 $ 39.73 Exercisable, end of period 12,960 $ 41.93 4.5 $ 18 Options expected to vest 4,937 $ 34.37 8.0 $ 3 Additional information relating to stock options is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 27 $ 3 $ 12 Cash received from stock options exercised 45 6 35 As of February 2, 2019 , the Company had $25 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.0 years. Restricted Stock Units The weighted average grant date fair values of performance-based and time-based restricted stock units granted during 2018 , 2017 and 2016 are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Restricted stock units (performance-based) $ 30.64 $ 27.16 $ 43.72 Restricted stock units (time-based) 25.57 20.75 35.61 During 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , the CMD Committee approved awards of performance-based restricted stock units to certain senior executives of the Company. Each award reflects a target number of shares (“Target Shares”) that may be issued to the award recipient. These awards may be earned upon the completion of three -year performance periods ending January 30, 2021, February 1, 2020, and February 2, 2019, respectively. Whether units are earned at the end of the performance period will be determined based on the achievement of certain performance objectives over the performance period. The performance objectives include achieving an EBITDA as a percent to sales ratio, owned plus licensed comparable sales growth and a return on invested capital ratio. The performance-based restricted stock units also include a performance objective relating to relative total shareholder return (“TSR”). Relative TSR reflects the change in the value of the Company’s common stock over the performance period in relation to the change in the value of the common stock of a twelve -company executive compensation peer group over the performance period, assuming the reinvestment of dividends. Depending on the results achieved during the three -year performance periods, the actual number of shares that a grant recipient receives at the end of the period may range from 0% to 150% of the Target Shares granted. The fair value of the Target Shares and restricted stock awards are based on the fair value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. The fair value of the portion of the Target Shares that relate to a relative TSR performance objective was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation analysis to estimate the total shareholder return ranking of the Company among a twelve -company executive compensation peer group over the remaining performance periods. The expected volatility of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant was estimated based on a historical average volatility rate for the approximate three -year performance period. The dividend yield assumption was based on historical and anticipated dividend payouts. The risk-free interest rate assumption was based on observed interest rates consistent with the approximate three-year performance measurement period. The fair value of a restricted stock unit award at the grant date is equal to the market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is recorded for all restricted stock unit awards based on the amortization of the fair market value at the date of grant over the period the restrictions lapse or over the performance period of the performance-based restricted stock units. As of February 2, 2019 , the Company had $48 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.5 years. Activity related to restricted stock units for 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (thousands) Nonvested, beginning of period 3,157 $ 30.51 Granted – performance-based 749 30.64 Performance adjustment (455 ) 43.72 Granted – time-based 1,427 25.57 Forfeited (203 ) 25.94 Vested (532 ) 40.43 Nonvested, end of period 4,143 $ 26.33

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity The authorized shares of the Company consist of 125 million shares of preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”), par value of $.01 per share, with no shares issued, and 1,000 million shares of common stock, par value of $.01 per share, with 333.6 million shares of common stock issued and 307.5 million shares of common stock outstanding at February 2, 2019 , and with 333.6 million shares of common stock issued and 304.8 million shares of common stock outstanding at February 3, 2018 (with shares held in the Company’s treasury being treated as issued, but not outstanding). The Company retired 8.0 million shares of common stock during 2016 . No shares of common stock were retired during 2018 and 2017. Commencing in January 2000, the Company’s board of directors has from time to time approved authorizations to purchase, in the aggregate, up to $18,000 million of common stock, which includes the Company's board of directors approval of an additional authorization to purchase common stock of $1,500 million on February 26, 2016. All authorizations are cumulative and do not have an expiration date. During 2016 , the Company purchased approximately 7.9 million shares of common stock under its share repurchase program for a total of $316 million . As of February 2, 2019 , $1,716 million of authorization remained unused. The Company may continue or, from time to time, suspend repurchases of its shares under its share repurchase program, depending on prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors. Common Stock The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Subject to preferential rights that may be applicable to any Preferred Stock, holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors in its discretion, out of funds legally available. Treasury Stock Treasury stock contains shares repurchased under the share repurchase program, shares repurchased to cover employee tax liabilities related to stock plan activity and shares maintained in a trust related to deferred compensation plans. Under the deferred compensation plans, shares are maintained in a trust to cover the number estimated to be needed for distribution on account of stock credits currently outstanding. Changes in the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding, including shares held by the Company’s treasury, are as follows: Treasury Stock Common Stock Issued Deferred Compensation Plans Other Total Common Stock Outstanding (thousands) Balance at January 30, 2016 341,606 (1,170 ) (30,180 ) (31,350 ) 310,256 Stock issued under stock plans (87 ) 1,612 1,525 1,525 Stock repurchases Repurchase program (7,874 ) (7,874 ) (7,874 ) Other (5 ) (5 ) (5 ) Deferred compensation plan distributions 161 161 161 Retirement of common stock (8,000 ) 8,000 8,000 — Balance at January 28, 2017 333,606 (1,096 ) (28,447 ) (29,543 ) 304,063 Stock issued under stock plans (119 ) 590 471 471 Stock repurchases Other (38 ) (38 ) (38 ) Deferred compensation plan distributions 269 269 269 Balance at February 3, 2018 333,606 (946 ) (27,895 ) (28,841 ) 304,765 Stock issued under stock plans (106 ) 2,756 2,650 2,650 Stock repurchases Other (6 ) (6 ) (6 ) Deferred compensation plan distributions 111 111 111 Balance at February 2, 2019 333,606 (941 ) (25,145 ) (26,086 ) 307,520 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss For the Company, the only component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 relates to post employment and postretirement plan items. The net actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs and credits related to post employment and postretirement benefit plans are reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income) and are included in benefit plan income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In addition, the Company incurred the pro-rata recognition of net actuarial losses associated with an increase in lump sum distributions associated with store closings, organizational restructuring, and periodic distribution activity as settlement charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 9, "Retirement Plans," and Note 10, "Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits," for further information.

Fair Value Measurements and Con

Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Fair Value by Fair Value Hierarchy Level Extensible List [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk	Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk 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: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Marketable $ 101 $ 27 $ 74 $ — $ 117 $ 25 $ 92 $ — Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, certain-short term investments and other assets, 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, excluding capital leases and other obligations: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Notional Amount Carrying Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Carrying Amount Fair Value (millions) Long-term debt $ 4,671 $ 4,683 $ 4,407 $ 5,806 $ 5,835 $ 5,751 The following table shows certain of the Company’s long-lived assets, which includes tangible and intangible assets, that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during 2018 and 2017 : February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Long-lived assets $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 During 2018 , long-lived assets with a carrying value of $84 million were written down to their fair value of $24 million , resulting in asset impairment charges of $60 million . During 2017 , long-lived assets with a carrying value of $77 million were written down to their fair value of $24 million , resulting in asset impairment charges of $53 million . The fair values of these assets were calculated based on the projected cash flows and an estimated risk-adjusted rate of return that would be used by market participants in valuing these assets or prices of similar assets. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments. The Company places its temporary cash investments in what it believes to be high credit quality financial instruments.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Attributable to Macy's, Inc. Shareholders The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders: 2018 2017 2016 Net Income Shares Net Income Shares Net Income Shares (millions, except per share data) Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders and average number of shares outstanding $ 1,108 306.8 $ 1,566 304.5 $ 627 307.6 Shares to be issued under deferred compensation 0.9 0.9 0.9 $ 1,108 307.7 $ 1,566 305.4 $ 627 308.5 Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 3.60 $ 5.13 $ 2.03 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, restricted stock and restricted 3.7 1.4 2.3 $ 1,108 311.4 $ 1,566 306.8 $ 627 310.8 Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 3.56 $ 5.10 $ 2.02 In addition to the stock options and restricted stock units reflected in the foregoing table, stock options to purchase 15.3 million shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 0.9 million shares of common stock were outstanding at February 2, 2019 , stock options to purchase 16.6 million of shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 0.9 million shares of common stock were outstanding at February 3, 2018 , and stock options to purchase 15.5 million of shares of common stock and restricted stock units relating to 1.1 million shares of common stock were outstanding at January 28, 2017 , but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively, because their inclusion would have been antidilutive or they were subject to performance conditions that had not been met.

Quarterly Results (unaudited)

Quarterly Results (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (unaudited)	Quarterly Results (unaudited) Unaudited quarterly results for the last two years were as follows: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (millions, except per share data) 2018: Net sales $ 5,541 $ 5,572 $ 5,404 $ 8,455 Credit card revenues, net 157 186 185 240 Cost of sales (3,382 ) (3,320 ) (3,226 ) (5,288 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,083 ) (2,164 ) (2,255 ) (2,538 ) Gains on sale of real estate 24 46 42 278 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs (19 ) (17 ) (3 ) (97 ) Benefit plan income, net 11 11 9 8 Settlement charges — (50 ) (23 ) (15 ) Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 139 166 62 740 Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 0.45 0.54 0.20 2.40 Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 0.45 0.53 0.20 2.37 2017: Net sales $ 5,350 $ 5,636 $ 5,281 $ 8,672 Credit card revenues, net 161 167 145 229 Cost of sales (3,303 ) (3,403 ) (3,152 ) (5,323 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,057 ) (2,161 ) (2,188 ) (2,548 ) Gains on sale of real estate 68 43 65 368 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — — (33 ) (152 ) Benefit plan income, net 13 14 15 15 Settlement charges — (51 ) (22 ) (32 ) Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 78 111 30 1,347 Basic earnings per share attributable to 0.26 0.36 0.10 4.41 Diluted earnings per share attributable to 0.26 0.36 0.10 4.38 Note: Annual results may not equal the sum of the quarterly results for the respective periods due to rounding conventions.

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Certain debt obligations of the Company described in Note 6, "Financing," which constitute debt obligations of Parent’s 100%-owned subsidiary, Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. (“Subsidiary Issuer”), are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Parent. In the following condensed consolidating financial statements, “Other Subsidiaries” includes all other direct subsidiaries of Parent, including Bluemercury, Inc., FDS Bank, 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, Macy's Merchandising Group International (Hong Kong) Limited, and Macy's China 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 Statements of Comprehensive Income for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , Consolidating Balance Sheets as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , and the related Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 are presented on the following pages. MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income For 2018 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 9,051 $ 23,720 $ (7,800 ) $ 24,971 Credit card revenues (expense), net — (3 ) 771 — 768 Cost of sales — (5,786 ) (17,229 ) 7,800 (15,215 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses — (3,509 ) (5,530 ) — (9,039 ) Gains on sale of real estate — 141 248 — 389 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — (33 ) (103 ) — (136 ) Operating income (loss) — (139 ) 1,877 — 1,738 Benefit plan income, net — 15 24 — 39 Settlement charges (5 ) (30 ) (53 ) — (88 ) Interest (expense) income, net: External 20 (260 ) 4 — (236 ) Intercompany — (72 ) 72 — — Losses on early retirement of debt — (33 ) — — (33 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 1,104 345 — (1,449 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes 1,119 (174 ) 1,924 (1,449 ) 1,420 Federal, state and local income (11 ) 219 (530 ) — (322 ) Net income 1,108 45 1,394 (1,449 ) 1,098 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 10 — 10 Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 1,108 $ 45 $ 1,404 $ (1,449 ) $ 1,108 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,045 $ (15 ) $ 1,353 $ (1,348 ) $ 1,035 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 10 — 10 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 1,045 $ (15 ) $ 1,363 $ (1,348 ) $ 1,045 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income For 2017 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 9,490 $ 23,317 $ (7,868 ) $ 24,939 Credit card revenues (expense), net — (2 ) 704 — 702 Cost of sales — (6,122 ) (16,927 ) 7,868 (15,181 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses — (3,426 ) (5,528 ) — (8,954 ) Gains on sale of real estate — 201 343 — 544 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — (40 ) (146 ) — (186 ) Operating income — 101 1,763 — 1,864 Benefit plan income, net — 22 35 — 57 Settlement charges — (35 ) (70 ) — (105 ) Interest (expense) income, net: External — (313 ) 3 — (310 ) Intercompany — (139 ) 139 — — Gains on early retirement of debt — 10 — — 10 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 1,574 773 — (2,347 ) — Income before income taxes 1,574 419 1,870 (2,347 ) 1,516 Federal, state and local income (8 ) 356 (309 ) — 39 Net income 1,566 775 1,561 (2,347 ) 1,555 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 11 — 11 Net income attributable to $ 1,566 $ 775 $ 1,572 $ (2,347 ) $ 1,566 Comprehensive income $ 1,738 $ 935 $ 1,673 $ (2,619 ) $ 1,727 Comprehensive loss attributable to — — 11 — 11 Comprehensive income attributable to $ 1,738 $ 935 $ 1,684 $ (2,619 ) $ 1,738 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income For 2016 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 10,735 $ 23,508 $ (8,335 ) $ 25,908 Credit card revenues (expense), net — 17 639 — 656 Cost of sales — (6,818 ) (17,183 ) 8,335 (15,666 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2 ) (3,899 ) (5,356 ) — (9,257 ) Gains on sale of real estate — 95 114 — 209 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — (295 ) (184 ) — (479 ) Operating income (loss) (2 ) (165 ) 1,538 — 1,371 Benefit plan income, net — 21 34 — 55 Settlement charges — (34 ) (64 ) — (98 ) Interest (expense) income, net: External 2 (366 ) 1 — (363 ) Intercompany — (200 ) 200 — — Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 627 267 — (894 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes 627 (477 ) 1,709 (894 ) 965 Federal, state and local income — 278 (624 ) — (346 ) Net income (loss) 627 (199 ) 1,085 (894 ) 619 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 8 — 8 Net income (loss) attributable to $ 627 $ (199 ) $ 1,093 $ (894 ) $ 627 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 774 $ (52 ) $ 1,164 $ (1,120 ) $ 766 Comprehensive loss attributable to — — 8 — 8 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to $ 774 $ (52 ) $ 1,172 $ (1,120 ) $ 774 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of February 2, 2019 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 889 $ 59 $ 214 $ — $ 1,162 Receivables — 68 332 — 400 Merchandise inventories — 2,342 2,921 — 5,263 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 143 477 — 620 Total Current Assets 889 2,612 3,944 — 7,445 Property and Equipment – net — 3,287 3,350 — 6,637 Goodwill — 3,326 582 — 3,908 Other Intangible Assets – net — 38 440 — 478 Other Assets — 41 685 — 726 Deferred Income Taxes 12 — — (12 ) — Intercompany Receivable 1,713 — 1,390 (3,103 ) — Investment in Subsidiaries 4,030 3,119 — (7,149 ) — Total Assets $ 6,644 $ 12,423 $ 10,391 $ (10,264 ) $ 19,194 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ — $ 42 $ 1 $ — $ 43 Merchandise accounts payable — 713 942 — 1,655 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 170 950 2,246 — 3,366 Income taxes 14 52 102 — 168 Total Current Liabilities 184 1,757 3,291 — 5,232 Long-Term Debt — 4,692 16 — 4,708 Intercompany Payable — 3,103 — (3,103 ) — Deferred Income Taxes — 679 571 (12 ) 1,238 Other Liabilities 24 406 1,150 — 1,580 Shareholders’ Equity: Macy's, Inc. 6,436 1,786 5,363 (7,149 ) 6,436 Noncontrolling Interest — — — — — Total Shareholders’ Equity 6,436 1,786 5,363 (7,149 ) 6,436 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 6,644 $ 12,423 $ 10,391 $ (10,264 ) $ 19,194 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of February 3, 2018 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,109 $ 58 $ 288 $ — $ 1,455 Receivables — 85 278 — 363 Merchandise inventories — 2,344 2,834 — 5,178 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 165 485 — 650 Total Current Assets 1,109 2,652 3,885 — 7,646 Property and Equipment – net — 3,349 3,323 — 6,672 Goodwill — 3,315 582 — 3,897 Other Intangible Assets – net — 44 444 — 488 Other Assets 1 89 790 — 880 Deferred Income Taxes 11 — — (11 ) — Intercompany Receivable 884 — 2,381 (3,265 ) — Investment in Subsidiaries 4,032 4,119 — (8,151 ) — Total Assets $ 6,037 $ 13,568 $ 11,405 $ (11,427 ) $ 19,583 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ — $ 6 $ 16 $ — $ 22 Merchandise accounts payable — 653 937 — 1,590 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 159 980 2,132 — 3,271 Income taxes 113 30 153 — 296 Total Current Liabilities 272 1,669 3,238 — 5,179 Long-Term Debt — 5,844 17 — 5,861 Intercompany Payable — 3,265 — (3,265 ) — Deferred Income Taxes — 559 600 (11 ) 1,148 Other Liabilities 20 430 1,212 — 1,662 Shareholders’ Equity: Macy's, Inc. 5,745 1,801 6,350 (8,151 ) 5,745 Noncontrolling Interest — — (12 ) — (12 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 5,745 1,801 6,338 (8,151 ) 5,733 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 6,037 $ 13,568 $ 11,405 $ (11,427 ) $ 19,583 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For 2018 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,108 $ 45 $ 1,394 $ (1,449 ) $ 1,098 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — 33 103 — 136 Settlement charges 5 30 53 — 88 Gains on sale of real estate — (141 ) (248 ) — (389 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (1,104 ) (345 ) — 1,449 — Dividends received from subsidiaries 1,040 200 — (1,240 ) — Depreciation and amortization — 334 628 — 962 Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified (91 ) 198 (266 ) (1 ) (160 ) Net cash provided by 958 354 1,664 (1,241 ) 1,735 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net — (135 ) (323 ) — (458 ) Other, net — (16 ) (33 ) 51 2 Net cash used by investing activities — (151 ) (356 ) 51 (456 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Debt repaid — (1,098 ) (1 ) (50 ) (1,149 ) Dividends paid (463 ) — (1,240 ) 1,240 (463 ) Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired 45 — — — 45 Proceeds from noncontrolling interest — — 7 — 7 Intercompany activity, net (767 ) 875 (108 ) — — Other, net 7 5 4 — 16 Net cash used by (1,178 ) (218 ) (1,338 ) 1,190 (1,544 ) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (220 ) (15 ) (30 ) — (265 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at 1,109 79 325 — 1,513 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at $ 889 $ 64 $ 295 $ — $ 1,248 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For 2017 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,566 $ 775 $ 1,561 $ (2,347 ) $ 1,555 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — 40 146 — 186 Settlement charges — 35 70 — 105 Gains on sale of real estate — (201 ) (343 ) — (544 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (1,574 ) (773 ) — 2,347 — Dividends received from subsidiaries 903 450 — (1,353 ) — Depreciation and amortization — 354 637 — 991 Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified 14 79 (410 ) — (317 ) Net cash provided by 909 759 1,661 (1,353 ) 1,976 Cash flows from investing activities: Disposition (purchase) of property and equipment and capitalized software, net — 68 (417 ) — (349 ) Other, net — 7 (9 ) — (2 ) Net cash provided (used) by — 75 (426 ) — (351 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Debt repaid — (987 ) (1 ) — (988 ) Dividends paid (461 ) — (1,353 ) 1,353 (461 ) Common stock acquired, net of 5 — — — 5 Proceeds from noncontrolling interest — — 13 — 13 Intercompany activity, net (427 ) 249 178 — — Other, net 145 (98 ) (62 ) — (15 ) Net cash used by financing activities (738 ) (836 ) (1,225 ) 1,353 (1,446 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 171 (2 ) 10 — 179 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at 938 81 315 — 1,334 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at $ 1,109 $ 79 $ 325 $ — $ 1,513 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For 2016 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 627 $ (199 ) $ 1,085 $ (894 ) $ 619 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — 295 184 — 479 Settlement charges — 34 64 — 98 Gains on sale of real estate — (95 ) (114 ) — (209 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (627 ) (267 ) — 894 — Dividends received from subsidiaries 957 575 — (1,532 ) — Depreciation and amortization — 407 651 — 1,058 Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified 138 (312 ) (70 ) — (244 ) Net cash provided by 1,095 438 1,800 (1,532 ) 1,801 Cash flows from investing activities: Disposition (purchase) of property and equipment and capitalized software, net — 13 (252 ) — (239 ) Other, net — (18 ) 14 — (4 ) Net cash used by — (5 ) (238 ) — (243 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Debt repaid — (753 ) (1 ) — (754 ) Dividends paid (459 ) — (1,532 ) 1,532 (459 ) Common stock acquired, net of (280 ) — — — (280 ) Proceeds from noncontrolling interest — — 6 — 6 Intercompany activity, net (144 ) 233 (89 ) — — Other, net (15 ) 27 49 — 61 Net cash used by (898 ) (493 ) (1,567 ) 1,532 (1,426 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 197 (60 ) (5 ) — 132 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at 741 141 320 — 1,202 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at $ 938 $ 81 $ 315 $ — $ 1,334

Organization and Summary of S_2

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
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 kids'), cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company has stores in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. As of February 2, 2019 , the Company’s operations and operating segments were conducted through Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet, Macy's Backstage, and bluemercury, which are aggregated into one reporting segment in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The metrics used by management to assess the performance of the Company’s operating divisions include sales trends, gross margin rates, expense rates, and rates of earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The Company’s operating divisions have historically had similar economic characteristics and are expected to have similar economic characteristics and long-term financial performance in future periods.
Fiscal Period	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. Fiscal years 2018 , 2017 and 2016 ended on February 2, 2019 , February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017 , respectively. Fiscal years 2018 and 2016 included 52 weeks and fiscal year 2017 included 53 weeks. References to years in the Consolidated Financial Statements relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
Consolidation	In August 2015, the Company established a joint venture, Macy's China Limited, of which the Company held a sixty-five percent ownership interest and Hong Kong-based Fung Retailing Limited held the remaining thirty-five percent ownership interest. Macy's China Limited sold merchandise in China through an e-commerce presence on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global. In January 2019, the Company ended the joint venture with Fung Retailing Limited after winding down the operations of Macy's China Limited earlier in 2018. In conjunction with the termination of the joint venture, the Company acquired the noncontrolling interest in Macy's China Limited from Fung Retailing Limited, resulting in one hundred percent ownership. For the period of time prior to the acquisition of the noncontrolling interest, Fung Retailing Limited's thirty-five percent proportionate share of the results of Macy's China Limited was reported as noncontrolling interest in the Consolidated Financial Statements. All significant intercompany transactions were eliminated. For 2018, the Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Macy's, Inc. and its 100%-owned subsidiaries and, for the applicable periods, the majority-owned subsidiary, Macy's China Limited.
Reclassifications	Certain reclassifications were made to prior years' amounts to conform with the classifications of such amounts in the most recent years.
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.
Net Sales	Revenue is recognized when customers obtain control of goods and services promised by the Company. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those respective goods and services. See Note 2 "Revenue" for further discussion of the Company's accounting policies for revenue from contracts with customers. Cost of sales consists of the cost of merchandise, including inbound freight, shipping and handling costs, and depreciation. An estimated allowance for future sales returns is recorded and cost of sales is adjusted accordingly. The Company only offers no-fee, non-expiring gift cards to its customers. At the time gift cards are sold or issued, no revenue is recognized; rather, the Company records an accrued liability to customers. The liability is relieved and revenue is recognized equal to the amount redeemed at the time gift cards are redeemed for merchandise. The Company records revenue from unredeemed gift cards (breakage) in net sales on a pro-rata basis over the time period gift cards are actually redeemed. At least three years of historical data, updated annually, is used to determine actual redemption patterns. The Company records breakage income within net sales on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company maintains customer loyalty programs in which customers earn points based on their purchases. Under the Macy’s Star Rewards loyalty program, points are earned based on customers’ spending on Macy’s private label and co-branded credit cards as well as non-proprietary cards during certain tender-neutral promotional events. Under the Macy’s brand, the Company previously participated in a coalition program (Plenti) whereby customers could earn points based on spending levels with bonus opportunities through various targeted offers and promotions at Macy's and other partners. The Company's participation in Plenti ended on May 3, 2018. Under the Bloomingdale’s Loyallist program, the Company offers a tender neutral points-based program. The Company recognizes the estimated net amount of the rewards that will be earned and redeemed as a reduction to net sales at the time of the initial transaction and as tender when the points are subsequently redeemed by a customer.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents include cash and liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents includes amounts due in respect of credit card sales transactions that are settled early in the following period in the amount of $114 million at February 2, 2019 and $102 million at February 3, 2018 .
Investments	The Company from time to time invests in debt and equity securities, including companies engaged in complementary businesses. All debt securities held by the Company are accounted for under ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt Securities, while all marketable securities held by the Company are accounted for under ASC Topic 321, Investments – Equity Securities. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities and equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value are generally recorded at cost. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect, until realized. At February 2, 2019 , the Company did not hold any held-to-maturity or available-for-sale securities.
Receivables	The Company and Citibank, the owner of most of the Company's credit assets, are party to a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of a Credit Card Program Agreement (the “Program Agreement”). Income earned under the Program Agreement is treated as credit card revenues, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Under the Program Agreement, Citibank offers proprietary and non-proprietary credit cards to the Company’s customers through previously existing and newly opened accounts.
Merchandise Inventories	Merchandise inventories are valued at lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, inventory is segregated into departments of merchandise having similar characteristics, and is stated at its current retail selling value. Inventory retail values are converted to a cost basis by applying specific average cost factors for each merchandise department. Cost factors represent the average cost-to-retail ratio for each merchandise department based on beginning inventory and the annual purchase activity. At February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 , merchandise inventories valued at LIFO, including adjustments as necessary to record inventory at the lower of cost or market, approximated the cost of such inventories using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) retail inventory method. The application of the LIFO retail inventory method did not result in the recognition of any LIFO charges or credits affecting cost of sales for 2018 , 2017 or 2016 . The retail inventory method inherently requires management judgments and estimates, such as the amount and timing of permanent markdowns to clear unproductive or slow-moving inventory, which may impact the ending inventory valuation as well as gross margins. Permanent markdowns designated for clearance activity are recorded when the utility of the inventory has diminished. Factors considered in the determination of permanent markdowns include current and anticipated demand, customer preferences, age of the merchandise and fashion trends. When a decision is made to permanently markdown merchandise, the resulting gross margin reduction is recognized in the period the markdown is recorded. Physical inventories are generally taken within each merchandise department annually, and inventory records are adjusted accordingly, resulting in the recording of actual shrinkage. Physical inventories are taken at all store locations for substantially all merchandise categories approximately three weeks before the end of the year. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales at interim periods and for this approximate three-week period, based on historical shrinkage rates. While it is not possible to quantify the impact from each cause of shrinkage, the Company has loss prevention programs and policies that are intended to minimize shrinkage, including the use of radio frequency identification cycle counts and interim inventories to keep the Company's merchandise files accurate.
Vendor Allowances	The Company receives certain allowances as reimbursement for markdowns taken and/or to support the gross margins earned in connection with the sales of merchandise. These allowances are recognized when earned. The Company also receives advertising allowances from approximately 800 of its merchandise vendors pursuant to cooperative advertising programs, with some vendors participating in multiple programs. These allowances represent reimbursements by vendors of costs incurred by the Company to promote the vendors’ merchandise and are netted against advertising and promotional costs when the related costs are incurred. Advertising allowances in excess of costs incurred are recorded as a reduction of merchandise costs and, ultimately, through cost of sales when the merchandise is sold. The arrangements pursuant to which the Company’s vendors provide allowances, while binding, are generally informal in nature and one year or less in duration. The terms and conditions of these arrangements vary significantly from vendor to vendor and are influenced by, among other things, the type of merchandise to be supported.
Advertising	Advertising and promotional costs are generally expensed at first showing. Advertising and promotional costs and cooperative advertising allowances were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Gross advertising and promotional costs $ 1,358 $ 1,397 $ 1,547 Cooperative advertising allowances 196 289 394 Advertising and promotional costs, net of $ 1,162 $ 1,108 $ 1,153 Net sales $ 24,971 $ 24,939 $ 25,908 Advertising and promotional costs, net of cooperative 4.7 % 4.4 % 4.5 %
Property and Equipment	Depreciation of owned properties is provided primarily on a straight-line basis over the estimated asset lives, which range from fifteen to fifty years for buildings and building equipment and three to fifteen years for fixtures and equipment. Real estate taxes and interest on construction in progress and land under development are capitalized. Amounts capitalized are amortized over the estimated lives of the related depreciable assets. The Company receives contributions from developers and merchandise vendors to fund building improvement and the construction of vendor shops. Such contributions are generally netted against the capital expenditures. Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic lives or the lease term, beginning on the date the asset is put into use.
Long-lived Assets	The carrying value of long-lived assets is periodically reviewed by the Company whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred. For long-lived assets held for use, a potential impairment has occurred if projected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets. The estimate of cash flows includes management’s assumptions of cash inflows and outflows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. When a potential impairment has occurred, an impairment write-down is recorded if the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company believes its estimated cash flows are sufficient to support the carrying value of its long-lived assets. If estimated cash flows significantly differ in the future, the Company may be required to record asset impairment write-downs. If the Company commits to a plan to dispose of a long-lived asset before the end of its previously estimated useful life, estimated cash flows are revised accordingly, and the Company may be required to record an asset impairment write-down. Additionally, related liabilities arise such as severance, contractual obligations and other accruals associated with store closings from decisions to dispose of assets. The Company estimates these liabilities based on the facts and circumstances in existence for each restructuring decision. The amounts the Company will ultimately realize or disburse could differ from the amounts assumed in arriving at the asset impairment and restructuring charge recorded. The Company classifies certain long-lived assets as held for disposal by sale and ceases depreciation when the particular criteria for such classification are met, including the probable sale within one year. For long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, an impairment charge is recorded if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value less costs to sell. Such valuations include estimations of fair values and incremental direct costs to transact a sale.
Leases	The Company recognizes operating lease minimum rentals on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Executory costs such as real estate taxes and maintenance, and contingent rentals such as those based on a percentage of sales are recognized as incurred. The lease term, which includes all renewal periods that are considered to be reasonably assured, begins on the date the Company has access to the leased property. The Company receives contributions from landlords to fund buildings and leasehold improvements. Such contributions are recorded as deferred rent and amortized as reductions to lease expense over the lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	The carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed at least annually for possible impairment in accordance with ASC Subtopic 350-20, Goodwill, including the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, in the fourth quarter of 2017. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The reporting units are the Company’s retail operating divisions. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually at the end of the fiscal month of May. The Company evaluates qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value and whether it is necessary to perform the goodwill impairment process. If required, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test which involves a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value and the Company estimates fair value based on discounted cash flows. The reporting unit’s discounted cash flows require significant management judgment with respect to sales, gross margin and SG&A rates, capital expenditures and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The projected sales, gross margin and SG&A expense rate assumptions and capital expenditures are based on the Company’s annual business plan or other forecasted results. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. The estimates of fair value of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to such excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, such individual indefinite-lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess.
Capitalized Software	The Company capitalizes purchased and internally developed software and amortizes such costs to expense on a straight-line basis generally over three to five years. Capitalized software is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Self-Insurance Reserves	The Company, through its insurance subsidiary, is self-insured for workers compensation and general liability claims up to certain maximum liability amounts. Although the amounts accrued are actuarially determined based on analysis of historical trends of losses, settlements, litigation costs and other factors, the amounts the Company will ultimately disburse could differ from such accrued amounts.
Pension and other Employee Benefit Plans	The Company, through its actuaries, utilizes assumptions when estimating the liabilities for pension and other employee benefit plans. These assumptions, where applicable, include the discount rates used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations, the rate of increase in future compensation levels, mortality rates, the long-term rate of return on assets and the growth in health care costs. The Company measures post employment and postretirement assets and obligations using the month-end that is closest to the Company's fiscal year-end or an interim period quarter-end if a plan is determined to qualify for a remeasurement. The benefit expense is generally recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements on an accrual basis over the average remaining lifetime of participants, and the accrued benefits are reported in other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as appropriate.
Income Taxes	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.
Stock Based Compensation	The Company records stock-based compensation expense according to the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASC Topic 718 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. Under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, the Company determines the appropriate fair value model to be used for valuing share-based payments and the amortization method for compensation cost.
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 components of total comprehensive income for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 relate to post employment and postretirement plan items. Settlement charges incurred are included as a separate component of income before income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amortization reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income) and are included in benefit plan income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
New Accounting Pronouncements	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which established principles to report useful information to financial statements users about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09 along with various related amendments comprise ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and provide guidance that is applicable to all contracts with customers regardless of industry-specific or transaction-specific fact patterns. The new standard and its related updates were adopted by the Company on February 4, 2018. On the effective date, the Company elected to apply the new guidance retrospectively to each prior period presented. Overall, the new standard did not have a material impact on the results of the Company's operations or consolidated statements of financial position, but impacted the presentation and timing of certain revenue transactions. Specifically, the changes included gross presentation of the Company's estimates for future sales returns and related recoverable assets, presenting income from credit operations, gift card breakage income, and certain loyalty program income as separate components of revenue and recognizing gift card breakage revenue over the period of redemption for gift cards associated with certain returns. The Company's evaluation of the new standards included a review of certain vendor arrangements to determine whether the Company acts as principal or agent in such arrangements and such evaluation did not result in any material changes in gross versus net presentation as a result of the adoption of the new standards. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC Topic 715), which requires employers to disaggregate the service cost component from other components of net periodic benefit costs and to disclose the amounts of net periodic benefit costs that are included in each income statement line item. The standard requires employers to report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs and to report the other components of net periodic benefit costs (which include interest costs, expected return on plan assets, amortization of prior service cost or credits and actuarial gains and losses) separately and outside a subtotal of operating income. The Company adopted this standard effective February 4, 2018 on a retrospective basis to each prior period presented and has recognized its net periodic benefit costs, excluding service costs, in benefit plan income, net on its Consolidated Statements of Income. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Restricted Cash, and ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. These standards were issued to resolve numerous diversities in practice with regard to the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The standards were effective for the Company on February 4, 2018, and were adopted using a retrospective transition method to each prior period presented. As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, restricted cash balances were primarily included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following summarizes the beginning-of-period and end-of-period restricted cash balances included for 2018, 2017 and 2016 when reconciling the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows movement. 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Beginning-of-period restricted cash balances $ 58 $ 37 $ 93 End-of-period restricted cash balances 86 58 37 In addition to these changes, the Company changed the classification of $34 million of cash payments for the prepayment of debt from an operating outflow to a financing outflow for 2017. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows for stranded tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from H.R. 1, originally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” to be reclassified to retained earnings. The Company early adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2018 and, as a result, reclassified $164 million of stranded tax effects to retained earnings. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize substantially all leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right of use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for the Company on February 3, 2019 and will be adopted utilizing a modified retrospective approach that allows for transition in the period of adoption, with certain practical expedients available. The Company estimates the adoption of the standard will result in total assets and liabilities increasing by approximately $2.4 billion to $3.0 billion as of February 3, 2019. The standard is not expected to materially affect consolidated net income, which is expected to be impacted by changes to the timing of recognition of certain real estate asset sale gains due to application of the new sale-leaseback guidance and ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20).

Revenue Recognition (Policies)

Revenue Recognition (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Revenue Net sales Revenue is recognized when customers obtain control of goods and services promised by the Company. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those respective goods and services. For 2018, 2017 and 2016, Macy's accounted for approximately 89% of the Company's net sales. Disaggregation of the Company's net sales by family of business for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Women’s Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes, Cosmetics and Fragrances $ 9,500 $ 9,483 $ 9,795 Women’s Apparel 5,675 5,807 6,009 Men’s and Kids’ 5,712 5,629 5,844 Home/Other (a) 4,084 4,020 4,260 Total $ 24,971 $ 24,939 $ 25,908 (a) Other primarily includes restaurant sales, certain loyalty program income and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards. The Company's revenue generating activities include the following: Retail Sales Retail sales include merchandise sales, inclusive of delivery income, licensed department income, sales of private brand goods directly to third party retailers and sales of excess inventory to third parties. Sales of merchandise are recorded at the time of shipment to the customer and are reported net of estimated merchandise returns and certain customer incentives. Commissions earned on sales generated by licensed departments are included as a component of total net sales and are recognized as revenue at the time merchandise is sold to customers. Service revenues (e.g., alteration and cosmetic services) are recorded at the time the customer receives the benefit of the service. The Company has elected to present sales taxes on a net basis and, as such, sales taxes are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities until remitted to the taxing authorities. Merchandise Returns The Company estimates merchandise returns using historical data and recognizes an allowance that reduces net sales and cost of sales. The liability for merchandise returns is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $269 million as of February 2, 2019 and $291 million as of February 3, 2018. Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets is an asset totaling $188 million as of February 2, 2019 and $201 million as of February 3, 2018 for the recoverable cost of merchandise estimated to be returned by customers. Gift Cards and Customer Loyalty Programs The liability for unredeemed gift cards and customer loyalty programs is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $856 million as of February 2, 2019 and $906 million as of February 3, 2018. During 2018, the Company recognized approximately $40 million in breakage income related to changes in breakage rate estimates. Changes in the liability for unredeemed gift cards and customer loyalty programs are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 906 $ 911 $ 874 Liabilities issued but not redeemed (a) 570 551 635 Revenue recognized from beginning liability (620 ) (556 ) (598 ) Balance, end of year $ 856 $ 906 $ 911 (a) Net of estimated breakage income. Credit Card Revenues, net In connection with the sale of most of the Company's credit card accounts and related receivable balances to Citibank, the Company and Citibank entered into a long-term marketing and servicing alliance pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated Credit Card Program Agreement ("Credit Card Program"). The Program Agreement expires March 31, 2025, subject to an additional renewal term of three years. The Program Agreement provides for, among other things, (i) the ownership by Citibank of the accounts purchased by Citibank, (ii) the ownership by Citibank of new accounts opened by the Company’s customers, (iii) the provision of credit by Citibank to the holders of the credit cards associated with the foregoing accounts, (iv) the servicing of the foregoing accounts, and (v) the allocation between Citibank and the Company of the economic benefits and burdens associated with the foregoing and other aspects of the alliance. As part of the Program Agreement, the Company receives payments for providing a combination of interrelated services and intellectual property to Citibank in support of the underlying Credit Card Program. Revenue based on the spending activity of the underlying accounts is recognized as the respective card purchases occur and the Company’s profit share is recognized based on the performance of the underlying portfolio. Revenue associated with the establishment of new credit accounts and assisting in the receipt of payments for existing accounts is recognized as such activities occur. Credit card revenues include finance charges, late fees and other revenue generated by the Company’s Credit Card Program, net of fraud losses and expenses associated with establishing new accounts. Pursuant to the Program Agreement, the Company continues to provide certain servicing functions related to the accounts and related receivables owned by Citibank and receives compensation from Citibank for these services. The amounts earned under the Program Agreement related to the servicing functions are deemed adequate compensation and, accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts received under the Program Agreement were $966 million for 2018 , $929 million for 2017 and $912 million for 2016 , and are included within credit card revenues, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s credit card revenues, net were $768 million for 2018 , $702 million for 2017 , and $656 million for 2016 . This revenue was net of servicing and other credit related expenses, including new account originations and fraudulent transactions incurred on the Company’s private label credit cards.

Organization and Summary of S_3

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	As of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, restricted cash balances were primarily included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following summarizes the beginning-of-period and end-of-period restricted cash balances included for 2018, 2017 and 2016 when reconciling the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows movement. 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Beginning-of-period restricted cash balances $ 58 $ 37 $ 93 End-of-period restricted cash balances 86 58 37
Advertising Costs and Cooperative Advertising Allowances [Table Text Block]	Advertising and promotional costs and cooperative advertising allowances were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Gross advertising and promotional costs $ 1,358 $ 1,397 $ 1,547 Cooperative advertising allowances 196 289 394 Advertising and promotional costs, net of $ 1,162 $ 1,108 $ 1,153 Net sales $ 24,971 $ 24,939 $ 25,908 Advertising and promotional costs, net of cooperative 4.7 % 4.4 % 4.5 %

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue Details [Abstract]
Changes in the Liability for Unredeemed Gift Cards and Customer Loyalty Program [Table Text Block]	Changes in the liability for unredeemed gift cards and customer loyalty programs are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 906 $ 911 $ 874 Liabilities issued but not redeemed (a) 570 551 635 Revenue recognized from beginning liability (620 ) (556 ) (598 ) Balance, end of year $ 856 $ 906 $ 911 (a) Net of estimated breakage income.
Sales From Merchandise Category [Table Text Block]	Disaggregation of the Company's net sales by family of business for 2018 , 2017 and 2016 were as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Women’s Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes, Cosmetics and Fragrances $ 9,500 $ 9,483 $ 9,795 Women’s Apparel 5,675 5,807 6,009 Men’s and Kids’ 5,712 5,629 5,844 Home/Other (a) 4,084 4,020 4,260 Total $ 24,971 $ 24,939 $ 25,908 (a) Other primarily includes restaurant sales, certain loyalty program income and breakage income from unredeemed gift cards.

Restructuring, Impairment, St_2

Restructuring, Impairment, Store Closing and Other Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Restructuring, Impairments, Store Closing and Other Costs [Abstract]
Restructuring, Impairments, Store Closing and Other Costs	Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs (income) consist of the following: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Restructuring $ 80 $ 142 $ 168 Asset Impairments 64 53 265 Other (8 ) (9 ) 46 $ 136 $ 186 $ 479

Properties and Leases (Tables)

Properties and Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Property Plant and Equipment and Leases of Lessee [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	The major classes of property and equipment, net as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 are as follows: February 2, February 3, (millions) Land $ 1,454 $ 1,494 Buildings on owned land 4,019 4,106 Buildings on leased land and leasehold improvements 1,404 1,444 Fixtures and equipment 4,230 4,204 Leased properties under capitalized leases 25 34 11,132 11,282 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,495 4,610 $ 6,637 $ 6,672
Minimum Rental Commitments (Excluding Executory Costs) for Noncancellable Leases	As of February 2, 2019 , minimum rental commitments (excluding executory costs) for noncancellable leases, including executed leases not yet commenced, are as follows: Capitalized Leases Operating Leases Total (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 3 $ 325 $ 328 2020 3 315 318 2021 3 309 312 2022 3 283 286 2023 3 264 267 After 2023 31 2,758 2,789 Total minimum lease payments 46 $ 4,254 $ 4,300 Less amount representing interest 20 Present value of net minimum capitalized lease payments $ 26
Rental Expense	Rental expense consists of: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Real estate (excluding executory costs) Operating leases – Minimum rentals $ 317 $ 317 $ 312 Contingent rentals 11 11 12 328 328 324 Less income from subleases – Operating leases (1 ) (3 ) (5 ) $ 327 $ 325 $ 319 Personal property – Operating leases $ 9 $ 10 $ 11

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Company's Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	The following summarizes the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets: February 2, February 3, (millions) Non-amortizing intangible assets Goodwill $ 9,290 $ 9,279 Accumulated impairment losses (5,382 ) (5,382 ) 3,908 3,897 Tradenames 403 403 $ 4,311 $ 4,300 Amortizing intangible assets Favorable leases and other contractual assets $ 136 $ 136 Tradenames 43 43 179 179 Accumulated amortization Favorable leases and other contractual assets (95 ) (87 ) Tradenames (9 ) (7 ) (104 ) (94 ) $ 75 $ 85 Capitalized software Gross balance $ 1,316 $ 1,364 Accumulated amortization (646 ) (663 ) $ 670 $ 701
Future Estimated Intangible Amortization Expense	Future estimated amortization expense for assets, excluding in-process capitalized software of $58 million not yet placed in service as of February 2, 2019 , is shown below: Amortizing intangible assets Capitalized Software (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 9 $ 254 2020 8 192 2021 6 123 2022 6 41 2023 6 2

Financing (Tables)

Financing (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Company Debt	The Company’s debt is as follows: February 2, February 3, (millions) Short-term debt: 8.5% Senior debentures due 2019 $ 36 $ — Capital lease and current portion of other long-term obligations 7 22 $ 43 $ 22 Long-term debt: 2.875% Senior notes due 2023 $ 750 $ 750 3.875% Senior notes due 2022 550 550 4.5% Senior notes due 2034 367 550 3.45% Senior notes due 2021 500 500 3.625% Senior notes due 2024 500 500 4.375% Senior notes due 2023 400 400 5.125% Senior debentures due 2042 250 250 4.3% Senior notes due 2043 250 250 6.7% Senior debentures due 2034 201 264 6.9% Senior debentures due 2029 192 397 6.375% Senior notes due 2037 192 269 6.65% Senior debentures due 2024 122 296 7.0% Senior debentures due 2028 117 298 6.7% Senior debentures due 2028 103 197 6.79% Senior debentures due 2027 71 165 6.9% Senior debentures due 2032 17 31 8.5% Senior debentures due 2019 — 36 10.25% Senior debentures due 2021 33 33 7.6% Senior debentures due 2025 24 24 8.75% Senior debentures due 2029 13 18 7.875% Senior debentures due 2030 10 12 9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021 6 10 9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021 3 6 Unamortized debt issue costs (18 ) (25 ) Unamortized debt discount (9 ) (13 ) Premium on acquired debt, using an effective 39 67 Capital lease and other long-term obligations 25 26 $ 4,708 $ 5,861
Schedule of Interest Expense and Losses (Gains) on Early Retirement of Debt	Interest expense and losses (gains) on early retirement of debt are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Interest on debt $ 269 $ 332 $ 392 Amortization of debt premium (7 ) (9 ) (22 ) Amortization of financing costs and debt discount 7 7 5 Interest on capitalized leases 2 2 2 271 332 377 Less interest capitalized on construction 10 11 10 Interest expense $ 261 $ 321 $ 367 Losses (gains) on early retirement of debt $ 33 $ (10 ) $ —
Future Maturities of Long-term Debt	Future maturities of long-term debt, other than capitalized leases, are shown below: (millions) Fiscal year 2020 $ 539 2021 553 2022 — 2023 1,150 2024 622 After 2024 1,807
Detail of Debt Repayments	The following table shows the detail of debt repayments: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) 6.9% Senior debentures due 2029 $ 204 $ 3 $ — 4.5% Senior notes due 2034 183 — — 7.0% Senior debentures due 2028 182 2 — 6.65% Senior debentures due 2024 175 4 — 7.45% Senior debentures due 2017 — 300 — 6.7% Senior debentures due 2028 94 3 — 6.79% Senior debentures due 2027 94 — — 6.375% Senior notes due 2037 77 231 — 6.7% Senior debentures due 2034 63 136 — 6.9% Senior debentures due 2032 15 219 — 8.75% Senior debentures due 2029 5 43 — 7.875% Senior debentures due 2030 2 6 — 5.9% Senior notes due 2016 — — 577 7.875% Senior notes due 2036 — — 108 7.45% Senior debentures due 2016 — — 59 9.5% amortizing debentures due 2021 4 4 4 9.75% amortizing debentures due 2021 2 2 2 Capital leases and other obligations 1 1 1 $ 1,101 $ 954 $ 751

Accounts Payable And Accrued _2

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	February 2, February 3, (millions) Accounts payable $ 983 $ 735 Gift cards and customer rewards 856 906 Accrued wages and vacation 268 229 Allowance for future sales returns 269 291 Current portion of post employment and postretirement benefits 194 194 Taxes other than income taxes 134 157 Lease related liabilities 180 189 Current portion of workers’ compensation and general liability reserves 112 108 Restructuring accruals, including severance 67 93 Accrued interest 51 70 Deferred real estate gains 24 65 Other 228 234 $ 3,366 $ 3,271
Changes in Workers' Compensation and General Liability Reserve Including Current Portion	Changes in workers’ compensation and general liability reserves, including the current portion, are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 497 $ 503 $ 508 Charged to costs and expenses 130 144 145 Payments, net of recoveries (140 ) (150 ) (150 ) Balance, end of year $ 487 $ 497 $ 503

Taxes (Tables)

Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit) is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total Current Deferred Total (millions) Federal $ 156 $ 79 $ 235 $ 367 $ (462 ) $ (95 ) $ 433 $ (121 ) $ 312 State and local 53 34 87 16 40 56 37 (3 ) 34 $ 209 $ 113 $ 322 $ 383 $ (422 ) $ (39 ) $ 470 $ (124 ) $ 346
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Reconciliation	The reasons for this difference and their tax effects are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Expected tax $ 300 $ 515 $ 341 State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit (a) 59 19 12 Federal tax reform deferred tax remeasurement (17 ) (584 ) — Tax impact of equity awards (a) — 14 — Federal tax credits (16 ) (16 ) (12 ) Change in valuation allowance 10 18 9 Other (14 ) (5 ) (4 ) $ 322 $ (39 ) $ 346
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows: February 2, February 3, (millions) Deferred tax assets Post employment and postretirement benefits $ 208 $ 188 Accrued liabilities accounted for on a cash basis for tax purposes 222 218 Long-term debt 18 25 Unrecognized state tax benefits and accrued interest 39 39 State operating loss and credit carryforwards 103 101 Other 154 158 Valuation allowance (75 ) (65 ) Total deferred tax assets 669 664 Deferred tax liabilities Excess of book basis over tax basis of property and equipment (987 ) (923 ) Merchandise inventories (398 ) (389 ) Intangible assets (308 ) (276 ) Other (214 ) (224 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (1,907 ) (1,812 ) Net deferred tax liability $ (1,238 ) $ (1,148 )
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: February 2, February 3, January 28, (millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 140 $ 167 $ 178 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 17 7 16 Additions for tax positions of prior years 13 — — Reductions for tax positions of prior years (12 ) (23 ) (12 ) Settlements — (2 ) (4 ) Statute expirations (9 ) (9 ) (11 ) Balance, end of year $ 149 $ 140 $ 167 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current income taxes $ 28 $ 11 $ 6 Deferred income taxes 4 4 4 Other liabilities (a) 117 125 157 $ 149 $ 140 $ 167 (a) Unrecognized tax benefits not expected to be settled within one year are included within other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	Additional information regarding unrecognized benefits and related interest and penalties is as follow: February 2, February 3, (millions) Amount of unrecognized tax benefits, net of deferred tax assets, that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate $ 120 $ 111 Accrued federal, state and local interest and penalties 56 51 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current income taxes 28 27 Other liabilities 28 24

Retirement Plans (Tables)

Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	Retirement expenses, excluding settlement charges, included the following components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) 401(k) Qualified Defined Contribution Plan $ 96 $ 93 $ 94 Non-Qualified Defined Contribution Plan 1 1 2 Pension Plan (64 ) (82 ) (83 ) Supplementary Retirement Plan 31 31 31 $ 64 $ 43 $ 44
Pension Plan [Member]
Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, and Funded Status Pension Plan	The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of the Pension Plan as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 (millions) Change in projected benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 3,271 $ 3,469 Service cost 5 6 Interest cost 109 104 Actuarial (gain) loss (27 ) 82 Benefits paid (347 ) (390 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year 3,011 3,271 Changes in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year 3,409 3,374 Actual return on plan assets (44 ) 425 Company contributions — — Benefits paid (347 ) (390 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 3,018 3,409 Funded status at end of year $ 7 $ 138 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at Other assets $ 7 $ 138 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at Net actuarial loss $ 1,109 $ 992
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs	Net pension costs, settlement charges and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss for the Pension Plan included the following actuarially determined components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Net Periodic Pension Cost Service cost $ 5 $ 6 $ 5 Interest cost 109 104 108 Expected return on assets (206 ) (223 ) (227 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 28 31 31 Amortization of prior service credit — — — (64 ) (82 ) (83 ) Settlement charges 78 89 68 Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Net actuarial (gain) loss 223 (120 ) (120 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss (28 ) (31 ) (31 ) Settlement charges (78 ) (89 ) (68 ) 117 (240 ) (219 ) Total recognized $ 131 $ (233 ) $ (234 )
Weighted Average Assumptions	The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the projected benefit obligations for the Pension Plan at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.03 % 3.74 % Rate of compensation increases 4.00 % 4.00 % The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the net periodic pension cost for the Pension Plan: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to measure service cost 3.77% - 4.46% 3.75% - 4.06% 3.79% - 4.26% Discount rate used to measure interest cost 3.39% - 4.06% 3.12% - 3.31% 2.96% - 3.30% Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.75 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Rate of compensation increases 4.00 % 4.10 % 4.10 %
Fair Values of Plan Assets	The fair values of the Pension Plan assets as of February 2, 2019 , excluding interest and dividend receivables and pending investment purchases and sales, by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Short term investments $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — Money market funds 33 33 — — Equity securities: U.S. stocks 117 117 — — U.S. pooled funds 398 398 — — International pooled funds (a) 347 78 — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury bonds 52 — 52 — Other Government bonds 53 — 53 — Agency backed bonds 11 — 11 — Corporate bonds 513 — 513 — Mortgage-backed securities 15 — 15 — Asset-backed securities 11 — 11 — Pooled funds 1,270 1,270 — — Other types of investments: Real estate (a) 56 — — — Private equity (a) 185 — — — Derivatives in a positive position 6 — 6 — Derivatives in a negative position (2 ) — (2 ) — Total $ 3,066 $ 1,896 $ 660 $ — (a) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the fair value of plan assets. The fair values of the Pension Plan assets as of February 3, 2018 , excluding interest and dividend receivables and pending investment purchases and sales, by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Short term investments $ 5 $ — $ 5 $ — Money market funds 35 35 — — Equity securities: U.S. stocks 157 157 — — U.S. pooled funds 481 481 — — International pooled funds (a) 447 114 — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasury bonds 44 — 44 — Other Government bonds 59 — 59 — Agency backed bonds 13 — 13 — Corporate bonds 538 — 538 — Mortgage-backed securities 15 — 15 — Asset-backed securities 6 — 6 — Pooled funds 1,310 1,310 — — Other types of investments: Real estate (a) 148 — — — Private equity (a) 183 — — — Derivatives in a positive position 9 — 9 — Derivatives in a negative position (3 ) — (3 ) — Total $ 3,447 $ 2,097 $ 686 $ — (a) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the fair value of plan assets.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	The following benefit payments are estimated to be paid from the Pension Plan: (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 325 2020 287 2021 269 2022 260 2023 235 2024-2028 1,018
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, and Funded Status Pension Plan	The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the supplementary retirement plan as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 (millions) Change in projected benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 703 $ 747 Service cost — — Interest cost 23 22 Actuarial (gain) loss (9 ) 20 Benefits paid (73 ) (86 ) Projected benefit obligation, end of year 644 703 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year — — Company contributions 73 86 Benefits paid (73 ) (86 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year — — Funded status at end of year $ (644 ) $ (703 ) Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (68 ) $ (69 ) Other liabilities (576 ) (634 ) $ (644 ) $ (703 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at Net actuarial loss $ 218 $ 244 Prior service cost 6 7 $ 224 $ 251
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs	Net pension costs, settlement charges and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss for the supplementary retirement plan included the following actuarially determined components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Net Periodic Pension Cost Service cost $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 23 22 22 Amortization of net actuarial loss 7 8 9 Amortization of prior service cost 1 1 — 31 31 31 Settlement charges 10 16 30 Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Net actuarial (gain) loss (9 ) 20 26 Amortization of net actuarial loss (7 ) (8 ) (9 ) Amortization of prior service cost (1 ) (1 ) — Settlement charges (10 ) (16 ) (30 ) (27 ) (5 ) (13 ) Total recognized $ 14 $ 42 $ 48
Weighted Average Assumptions	The following weighted average assumption was used to determine the projected benefit obligations for the supplementary retirement plan at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.10 % 3.78 % The following weighted average assumption was used to determine net pension costs for the supplementary retirement plan: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to measure interest cost 3.39% - 4.09% 3.10% - 3.26% 2.65% - 3.16%
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	The following benefit payments are estimated to be funded by the Company and paid from the supplementary retirement plan: (millions) Fiscal year 2019 $ 68 2020 48 2021 47 2022 46 2023 46 2024-2028 211

Postretirement Health Care an_2

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Tables) - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, and Funded Status Pension Plan	The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of the postretirement obligations as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 (millions) Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 156 $ 186 Service cost — — Interest cost 5 5 Plan amendment — (10 ) Actuarial gain (11 ) (9 ) Medicare Part D subsidy — 1 Benefits paid (13 ) (17 ) Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, end of year 137 156 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year — — Company contributions 13 17 Benefits paid (13 ) (17 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year — — Funded status at end of year $ (137 ) $ (156 ) Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (15 ) $ (17 ) Other liabilities (122 ) (139 ) $ (137 ) $ (156 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at Net actuarial gain $ (41 ) $ (35 ) Prior service credit (9 ) (10 ) $ (50 ) $ (45 )
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs	Net postretirement benefit costs and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss included the following actuarially determined components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost Service cost $ — $ — $ — Interest cost 5 5 6 Amortization of net actuarial gain (5 ) (5 ) (4 ) Amortization of prior service credit (1 ) — — (1 ) — 2 Other Changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Net actuarial gain (11 ) (9 ) (13 ) Amortization of net actuarial gain 5 5 4 Amortization of prior service credit 1 — — Prior service credit — (10 ) — (5 ) (14 ) (9 ) Total recognized $ (6 ) $ (14 ) $ (7 )
Weighted Average Assumptions	The following weighted average assumption was used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.02 % 3.71 % The following weighted average assumption was used to determine the net postretirement benefit costs for the postretirement obligations: 2018 2017 2016 Discount rate used to measure interest cost 3.28 % 3.17 % 3.14 %
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates	The following provides the assumed health care cost trend rates related to the Company’s accumulated postretirement benefit obligations at February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018 : 2018 2017 Health care cost trend rates assumed for next year 5.38% - 9.31% 5.50% - 10.50% Rates to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 4.5% 4.5% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2027 2027
Schedule Of Effect Of One Percentage Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: 1 – Percentage Point Increase 1 – Percentage Point Decrease (millions) Effect on total of service and interest cost $ — $ — Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations $ 7 $ (6 )
Estimated Future Benefit Payments	The following table reflects the benefit payments estimated to be funded by the Company and paid from the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations and estimated federal subsidies expected to be received under the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003: Expected Benefit Payments Expected Federal Subsidy (millions) Fiscal Year 2019 $ 15 $ — 2020 14 — 2021 13 — 2022 13 — 2023 12 — 2024-2028 47 1

Stock Based Compensation (Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Components of Stock Based Compensation Expense	Stock-based compensation expense included the following components: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Stock options $ 24 $ 34 $ 43 Restricted stock units 39 24 18 $ 63 $ 58 $ 61
Weighted Average Assumption Used To Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options	The fair value of stock options granted during 2018 , 2017 and 2016 and the weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options $ 7.43 $ 5.84 $ 12.14 Dividend yield 5.2 % 6.2 % 3.8 % Expected volatility 41.1 % 41.8 % 42.7 % Risk-free interest rate 2.7 % 1.9 % 1.4 % Expected life 5.6 years 5.7 years 5.7 years
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	Activity related to stock options for 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value (thousands) (years) (millions) Outstanding, beginning of period 20,376 $ 38.80 Granted 1,495 29.53 Canceled or forfeited (794 ) 47.93 Exercised (2,184 ) 21.02 Outstanding, end of period 18,893 $ 39.73 Exercisable, end of period 12,960 $ 41.93 4.5 $ 18 Options expected to vest 4,937 $ 34.37 8.0 $ 3
Additional Information Relating to Stock Options	Additional information relating to stock options is as follows: 2018 2017 2016 (millions) Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 27 $ 3 $ 12 Cash received from stock options exercised 45 6 35
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Activity Related to Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units	The weighted average grant date fair values of performance-based and time-based restricted stock units granted during 2018 , 2017 and 2016 are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 Restricted stock units (performance-based) $ 30.64 $ 27.16 $ 43.72 Restricted stock units (time-based) 25.57 20.75 35.61
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	Activity related to restricted stock units for 2018 is as follows: Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (thousands) Nonvested, beginning of period 3,157 $ 30.51 Granted – performance-based 749 30.64 Performance adjustment (455 ) 43.72 Granted – time-based 1,427 25.57 Forfeited (203 ) 25.94 Vested (532 ) 40.43 Nonvested, end of period 4,143 $ 26.33

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Changes in the Company's Common Stock Issued and Outstanding	Changes in the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding, including shares held by the Company’s treasury, are as follows: Treasury Stock Common Stock Issued Deferred Compensation Plans Other Total Common Stock Outstanding (thousands) Balance at January 30, 2016 341,606 (1,170 ) (30,180 ) (31,350 ) 310,256 Stock issued under stock plans (87 ) 1,612 1,525 1,525 Stock repurchases Repurchase program (7,874 ) (7,874 ) (7,874 ) Other (5 ) (5 ) (5 ) Deferred compensation plan distributions 161 161 161 Retirement of common stock (8,000 ) 8,000 8,000 — Balance at January 28, 2017 333,606 (1,096 ) (28,447 ) (29,543 ) 304,063 Stock issued under stock plans (119 ) 590 471 471 Stock repurchases Other (38 ) (38 ) (38 ) Deferred compensation plan distributions 269 269 269 Balance at February 3, 2018 333,606 (946 ) (27,895 ) (28,841 ) 304,765 Stock issued under stock plans (106 ) 2,756 2,650 2,650 Stock repurchases Other (6 ) (6 ) (6 ) Deferred compensation plan distributions 111 111 111 Balance at February 2, 2019 333,606 (941 ) (25,145 ) (26,086 ) 307,520

Fair Value Measurements and C_2

Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Fair Value by Fair Value Hierarchy Level Extensible List [Abstract]
Fair Value of Plan 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: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Marketable $ 101 $ 27 $ 74 $ — $ 117 $ 25 $ 92 $ —
Estimated Fair Values of Company's Long Term Debt	The following table shows the estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, excluding capital leases and other obligations: February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Notional Amount Carrying Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Carrying Amount Fair Value (millions) Long-term debt $ 4,671 $ 4,683 $ 4,407 $ 5,806 $ 5,835 $ 5,751
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring Basis	The following table shows certain of the Company’s long-lived assets, which includes tangible and intangible assets, that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during 2018 and 2017 : February 2, 2019 February 3, 2018 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (millions) Long-lived assets $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders: 2018 2017 2016 Net Income Shares Net Income Shares Net Income Shares (millions, except per share data) Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders and average number of shares outstanding $ 1,108 306.8 $ 1,566 304.5 $ 627 307.6 Shares to be issued under deferred compensation 0.9 0.9 0.9 $ 1,108 307.7 $ 1,566 305.4 $ 627 308.5 Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 3.60 $ 5.13 $ 2.03 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, restricted stock and restricted 3.7 1.4 2.3 $ 1,108 311.4 $ 1,566 306.8 $ 627 310.8 Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 3.56 $ 5.10 $ 2.02

Quarterly Results (unaudited) (

Quarterly Results (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Unaudited Quarterly Results for the Last Two Years	Unaudited quarterly results for the last two years were as follows: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (millions, except per share data) 2018: Net sales $ 5,541 $ 5,572 $ 5,404 $ 8,455 Credit card revenues, net 157 186 185 240 Cost of sales (3,382 ) (3,320 ) (3,226 ) (5,288 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,083 ) (2,164 ) (2,255 ) (2,538 ) Gains on sale of real estate 24 46 42 278 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs (19 ) (17 ) (3 ) (97 ) Benefit plan income, net 11 11 9 8 Settlement charges — (50 ) (23 ) (15 ) Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 139 166 62 740 Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 0.45 0.54 0.20 2.40 Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 0.45 0.53 0.20 2.37 2017: Net sales $ 5,350 $ 5,636 $ 5,281 $ 8,672 Credit card revenues, net 161 167 145 229 Cost of sales (3,303 ) (3,403 ) (3,152 ) (5,323 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,057 ) (2,161 ) (2,188 ) (2,548 ) Gains on sale of real estate 68 43 65 368 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — — (33 ) (152 ) Benefit plan income, net 13 14 15 15 Settlement charges — (51 ) (22 ) (32 ) Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders 78 111 30 1,347 Basic earnings per share attributable to 0.26 0.36 0.10 4.41 Diluted earnings per share attributable to 0.26 0.36 0.10 4.38

Condensed Consolidating Finan_2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income For 2018 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 9,051 $ 23,720 $ (7,800 ) $ 24,971 Credit card revenues (expense), net — (3 ) 771 — 768 Cost of sales — (5,786 ) (17,229 ) 7,800 (15,215 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses — (3,509 ) (5,530 ) — (9,039 ) Gains on sale of real estate — 141 248 — 389 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — (33 ) (103 ) — (136 ) Operating income (loss) — (139 ) 1,877 — 1,738 Benefit plan income, net — 15 24 — 39 Settlement charges (5 ) (30 ) (53 ) — (88 ) Interest (expense) income, net: External 20 (260 ) 4 — (236 ) Intercompany — (72 ) 72 — — Losses on early retirement of debt — (33 ) — — (33 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 1,104 345 — (1,449 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes 1,119 (174 ) 1,924 (1,449 ) 1,420 Federal, state and local income (11 ) 219 (530 ) — (322 ) Net income 1,108 45 1,394 (1,449 ) 1,098 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 10 — 10 Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 1,108 $ 45 $ 1,404 $ (1,449 ) $ 1,108 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,045 $ (15 ) $ 1,353 $ (1,348 ) $ 1,035 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 10 — 10 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders $ 1,045 $ (15 ) $ 1,363 $ (1,348 ) $ 1,045 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income For 2017 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 9,490 $ 23,317 $ (7,868 ) $ 24,939 Credit card revenues (expense), net — (2 ) 704 — 702 Cost of sales — (6,122 ) (16,927 ) 7,868 (15,181 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses — (3,426 ) (5,528 ) — (8,954 ) Gains on sale of real estate — 201 343 — 544 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — (40 ) (146 ) — (186 ) Operating income — 101 1,763 — 1,864 Benefit plan income, net — 22 35 — 57 Settlement charges — (35 ) (70 ) — (105 ) Interest (expense) income, net: External — (313 ) 3 — (310 ) Intercompany — (139 ) 139 — — Gains on early retirement of debt — 10 — — 10 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 1,574 773 — (2,347 ) — Income before income taxes 1,574 419 1,870 (2,347 ) 1,516 Federal, state and local income (8 ) 356 (309 ) — 39 Net income 1,566 775 1,561 (2,347 ) 1,555 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 11 — 11 Net income attributable to $ 1,566 $ 775 $ 1,572 $ (2,347 ) $ 1,566 Comprehensive income $ 1,738 $ 935 $ 1,673 $ (2,619 ) $ 1,727 Comprehensive loss attributable to — — 11 — 11 Comprehensive income attributable to $ 1,738 $ 935 $ 1,684 $ (2,619 ) $ 1,738 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income For 2016 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 10,735 $ 23,508 $ (8,335 ) $ 25,908 Credit card revenues (expense), net — 17 639 — 656 Cost of sales — (6,818 ) (17,183 ) 8,335 (15,666 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (2 ) (3,899 ) (5,356 ) — (9,257 ) Gains on sale of real estate — 95 114 — 209 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — (295 ) (184 ) — (479 ) Operating income (loss) (2 ) (165 ) 1,538 — 1,371 Benefit plan income, net — 21 34 — 55 Settlement charges — (34 ) (64 ) — (98 ) Interest (expense) income, net: External 2 (366 ) 1 — (363 ) Intercompany — (200 ) 200 — — Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 627 267 — (894 ) — Income (loss) before income taxes 627 (477 ) 1,709 (894 ) 965 Federal, state and local income — 278 (624 ) — (346 ) Net income (loss) 627 (199 ) 1,085 (894 ) 619 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 8 — 8 Net income (loss) attributable to $ 627 $ (199 ) $ 1,093 $ (894 ) $ 627 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 774 $ (52 ) $ 1,164 $ (1,120 ) $ 766 Comprehensive loss attributable to — — 8 — 8 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to $ 774 $ (52 ) $ 1,172 $ (1,120 ) $ 774
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of February 2, 2019 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 889 $ 59 $ 214 $ — $ 1,162 Receivables — 68 332 — 400 Merchandise inventories — 2,342 2,921 — 5,263 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 143 477 — 620 Total Current Assets 889 2,612 3,944 — 7,445 Property and Equipment – net — 3,287 3,350 — 6,637 Goodwill — 3,326 582 — 3,908 Other Intangible Assets – net — 38 440 — 478 Other Assets — 41 685 — 726 Deferred Income Taxes 12 — — (12 ) — Intercompany Receivable 1,713 — 1,390 (3,103 ) — Investment in Subsidiaries 4,030 3,119 — (7,149 ) — Total Assets $ 6,644 $ 12,423 $ 10,391 $ (10,264 ) $ 19,194 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ — $ 42 $ 1 $ — $ 43 Merchandise accounts payable — 713 942 — 1,655 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 170 950 2,246 — 3,366 Income taxes 14 52 102 — 168 Total Current Liabilities 184 1,757 3,291 — 5,232 Long-Term Debt — 4,692 16 — 4,708 Intercompany Payable — 3,103 — (3,103 ) — Deferred Income Taxes — 679 571 (12 ) 1,238 Other Liabilities 24 406 1,150 — 1,580 Shareholders’ Equity: Macy's, Inc. 6,436 1,786 5,363 (7,149 ) 6,436 Noncontrolling Interest — — — — — Total Shareholders’ Equity 6,436 1,786 5,363 (7,149 ) 6,436 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 6,644 $ 12,423 $ 10,391 $ (10,264 ) $ 19,194 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of February 3, 2018 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,109 $ 58 $ 288 $ — $ 1,455 Receivables — 85 278 — 363 Merchandise inventories — 2,344 2,834 — 5,178 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 165 485 — 650 Total Current Assets 1,109 2,652 3,885 — 7,646 Property and Equipment – net — 3,349 3,323 — 6,672 Goodwill — 3,315 582 — 3,897 Other Intangible Assets – net — 44 444 — 488 Other Assets 1 89 790 — 880 Deferred Income Taxes 11 — — (11 ) — Intercompany Receivable 884 — 2,381 (3,265 ) — Investment in Subsidiaries 4,032 4,119 — (8,151 ) — Total Assets $ 6,037 $ 13,568 $ 11,405 $ (11,427 ) $ 19,583 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ — $ 6 $ 16 $ — $ 22 Merchandise accounts payable — 653 937 — 1,590 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 159 980 2,132 — 3,271 Income taxes 113 30 153 — 296 Total Current Liabilities 272 1,669 3,238 — 5,179 Long-Term Debt — 5,844 17 — 5,861 Intercompany Payable — 3,265 — (3,265 ) — Deferred Income Taxes — 559 600 (11 ) 1,148 Other Liabilities 20 430 1,212 — 1,662 Shareholders’ Equity: Macy's, Inc. 5,745 1,801 6,350 (8,151 ) 5,745 Noncontrolling Interest — — (12 ) — (12 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 5,745 1,801 6,338 (8,151 ) 5,733 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 6,037 $ 13,568 $ 11,405 $ (11,427 ) $ 19,583
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For 2018 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,108 $ 45 $ 1,394 $ (1,449 ) $ 1,098 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — 33 103 — 136 Settlement charges 5 30 53 — 88 Gains on sale of real estate — (141 ) (248 ) — (389 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (1,104 ) (345 ) — 1,449 — Dividends received from subsidiaries 1,040 200 — (1,240 ) — Depreciation and amortization — 334 628 — 962 Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified (91 ) 198 (266 ) (1 ) (160 ) Net cash provided by 958 354 1,664 (1,241 ) 1,735 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net — (135 ) (323 ) — (458 ) Other, net — (16 ) (33 ) 51 2 Net cash used by investing activities — (151 ) (356 ) 51 (456 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Debt repaid — (1,098 ) (1 ) (50 ) (1,149 ) Dividends paid (463 ) — (1,240 ) 1,240 (463 ) Issuance of common stock, net of common stock acquired 45 — — — 45 Proceeds from noncontrolling interest — — 7 — 7 Intercompany activity, net (767 ) 875 (108 ) — — Other, net 7 5 4 — 16 Net cash used by (1,178 ) (218 ) (1,338 ) 1,190 (1,544 ) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (220 ) (15 ) (30 ) — (265 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at 1,109 79 325 — 1,513 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at $ 889 $ 64 $ 295 $ — $ 1,248 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For 2017 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,566 $ 775 $ 1,561 $ (2,347 ) $ 1,555 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — 40 146 — 186 Settlement charges — 35 70 — 105 Gains on sale of real estate — (201 ) (343 ) — (544 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (1,574 ) (773 ) — 2,347 — Dividends received from subsidiaries 903 450 — (1,353 ) — Depreciation and amortization — 354 637 — 991 Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified 14 79 (410 ) — (317 ) Net cash provided by 909 759 1,661 (1,353 ) 1,976 Cash flows from investing activities: Disposition (purchase) of property and equipment and capitalized software, net — 68 (417 ) — (349 ) Other, net — 7 (9 ) — (2 ) Net cash provided (used) by — 75 (426 ) — (351 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Debt repaid — (987 ) (1 ) — (988 ) Dividends paid (461 ) — (1,353 ) 1,353 (461 ) Common stock acquired, net of 5 — — — 5 Proceeds from noncontrolling interest — — 13 — 13 Intercompany activity, net (427 ) 249 178 — — Other, net 145 (98 ) (62 ) — (15 ) Net cash used by financing activities (738 ) (836 ) (1,225 ) 1,353 (1,446 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 171 (2 ) 10 — 179 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at 938 81 315 — 1,334 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at $ 1,109 $ 79 $ 325 $ — $ 1,513 MACY’S, INC. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For 2016 (millions) Parent Subsidiary Issuer Other Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 627 $ (199 ) $ 1,085 $ (894 ) $ 619 Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs — 295 184 — 479 Settlement charges — 34 64 — 98 Gains on sale of real estate — (95 ) (114 ) — (209 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (627 ) (267 ) — 894 — Dividends received from subsidiaries 957 575 — (1,532 ) — Depreciation and amortization — 407 651 — 1,058 Changes in assets, liabilities and other items not separately identified 138 (312 ) (70 ) — (244 ) Net cash provided by 1,095 438 1,800 (1,532 ) 1,801 Cash flows from investing activities: Disposition (purchase) of property and equipment and capitalized software, net — 13 (252 ) — (239 ) Other, net — (18 ) 14 — (4 ) Net cash used by — (5 ) (238 ) — (243 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Debt repaid — (753 ) (1 ) — (754 ) Dividends paid (459 ) — (1,532 ) 1,532 (459 ) Common stock acquired, net of (280 ) — — — (280 ) Proceeds from noncontrolling interest — — 6 — 6 Intercompany activity, net (144 ) 233 (89 ) — — Other, net (15 ) 27 49 — 61 Net cash used by (898 ) (493 ) (1,567 ) 1,532 (1,426 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 197 (60 ) (5 ) — 132 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at 741 141 320 — 1,202 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at $ 938 $ 81 $ 315 $ — $ 1,334

Organization and Summary of S_4

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 05, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		$ 86	$ 58	$ 37	$ 93
Number of states in which entity operates		43
Vendor allowance terms (in years)		1
Maximum number of merchandise vendors providing advertising allowances		800
Number of years analyzed for gift card redemption patterns		3
Receivables		$ 400	363
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost			34
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	$ 164	0
Minimum [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability		2,400
Maximum [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 3,000
Buildings and Building Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated useful life in years, minimum		15 years
Buildings and Building Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life in years, minimum		50 years
Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated useful life in years, minimum		3 years
Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life in years, minimum		15 years
Software and Software Development [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated useful life in years, minimum		3 years
Software and Software Development [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated useful life in years, minimum		5 years
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Credit card sales transactions settled early		$ 114	$ 102

Organization and Summary of S_5

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Advertising expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Gross advertising and promotional costs									$ 1,358	$ 1,397	$ 1,547
Cooperative advertising allowances									196	289	394
Advertising and promotional costs, net of cooperative advertising allowances									1,162	1,108	1,153
Net sales	$ 8,455	$ 5,404	$ 5,572	$ 5,541	$ 8,672	$ 5,281	$ 5,636	$ 5,350	$ 24,971	$ 24,939	$ 25,908
Advertising expense as a percent to sales									4.70%	4.40%	4.50%

Revenue Narrative (Details)

Revenue Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 04, 2018USD ($)	May 05, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)Rate	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)Rate	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)Rate	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Net sales	$ 8,455	$ 5,404	$ 5,572	$ 5,541	$ 8,672	$ 5,281	$ 5,636	$ 5,350	$ 24,971	$ 24,939	$ 25,908
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current	856				906				856	906	911	$ 874
Credit Card Revenues, Net	240	$ 185	$ 186	$ 157	229	$ 145	$ 167	$ 161	$ 768	$ 702	$ 656
Macy's sales to total Company sales | Rate									89.00%	89.00%	89.00%
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability	269				291				$ 269	$ 291
Contract with Customer, Right to Recover Product	$ 188				$ 201				188	201
Contract with Customer, Liability, Explanation of Change									570	551	$ 635
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized									$ (620)	(556)	(598)
Income from Unredeemed Gift Cards (Breakage)									40
Women's Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes and Cosmetics [Member]
Net sales									$ 9,500	9,483	9,795
Women's Apparel [Member]
Net sales									5,675	5,807	6,009
Men's and Children's [Member]
Net sales									5,712	5,629	5,844
Home and Miscellaneous [Member]
Net sales									4,084	4,020	4,260
Total Sales - All Categories [Member]
Net sales									$ 24,971	24,939	25,908
Credit Card Intermediary [Member]
Agreement Renewal Option Number of Years									3
Amount Received Under Agreement									$ 966	929	912
Credit Card Revenues, Net									$ 768	$ 702	$ 656

Restructuring, Impairment, St_3

Restructuring, Impairment, Store Closing and Other Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges									$ 80	$ 142	$ 168
Asset Impairment Charges									64	53	265
Other									(8)	(9)	46
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs	$ 97	$ 3	$ 17	$ 19	$ 152	$ 33	$ 0	$ 0	$ 136	$ 186	$ 479

Restructuring, Impairment, St_4

Restructuring, Impairment, Store Closing and Other Costs (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017stores	Aug. 31, 2016stores	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)stores	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)
Restructuring, Impairments, Store Closing and Other Costs [Abstract]
Number of stores closed	68		10	16
Restructuring Charges			$ 80	$ 142	$ 168
Planned store closings | stores		100
Asset Impairment Charges			$ 64	$ 53	$ 265

Properties and Leases (Narrativ

Properties and Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Minimum operating period of some stores	15 years
Capital lease obligations included in short-term debt	$ 1
Capital lease obligations included in long-term debt	25
Minimum sublease rentals on operating leases	1
Deferred rent amortization	$ 14	$ 14	$ 9
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Potential lease extension date of divested business	2070
Future minimum lease payments	$ 240

Properties and Leases (Property

Properties and Leases (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$ 1,454	$ 1,494
Fixtures and equipment	4,230	4,204
Leased properties under capitalized leases	25	34
Property, plant and equipment, gross	11,132	11,282
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,495	4,610
Property, plant and equipment, net	6,637	6,672
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	4,019	4,106
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	$ 1,404	$ 1,444

Properties and Leases (Minimum

Properties and Leases (Minimum Rental Commitments Excluding Executory Costs for Noncancellable Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Property Plant and Equipment and Leases of Lessee [Abstract]
2019, Capitalized leases	$ 3
2020, Capitalized leases	3
2021, Capitalized leases	3
2022, Capitalized leases	3
2023, Capitalized leases	3
After 2023, Capitalized leases	31
Total minimum lease payments, Capitalized leases	46
Less amount representing interest	20
Present value of net minimum capitalized lease payments	26
2019, Operating leases	325
2020, Operating leases	315
2021, Operating leases	309
2022, Operating leases	283
2023, Operating leases	264
After 2023, Operating leases	2,758
Total minimum lease payments, Operating leases	4,254
2019, Total	328
2020, Total	318
2021, Total	312
2022, Total	286
2023, Total	267
After 2023, Total	2,789
Total minimum lease payments, Total	$ 4,300

Properties and Leases (Rental E

Properties and Leases (Rental Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Property Plant and Equipment and Leases of Lessee [Abstract]
Minimum rentals, Operating leases	$ 317	$ 317	$ 312
Contingent rentals, Operating leases	11	11	12
Lease and rental expense, Gross	328	328	324
Operating leases, less income from subleases	(1)	(3)	(5)
Lease and Rental Expense	327	325	319
Personal property, Operating leases	$ 9	$ 10	$ 11

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	$ 1,316	$ 1,364
Intangible amortization expense	10	10	$ 10
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization	$ 296	$ 301	$ 293
Tradenames [Member]
Weighted average useful life of favorable lease intangible assets, years	20 years
Favorable Lease [Member]
Weighted average useful life of favorable lease intangible assets, years	6 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	$ 58

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Company's Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Goodwill, gross	$ 9,290	$ 9,279
Accumulated impairment losses	(5,382)	(5,382)
Net goodwill, Non-amortizing intangible assets	3,908	3,897
Indefinite lifed tradenames	403	403
Net non-amortizing intangible assets	4,311	4,300
Favorable leases, gross	136	136
Finite-lived tradenames, gross	43	43
Amortizing intangible assets, gross	179	179
Accumulated amortization	(104)	(94)
Net amortizing intangible assets	75	85
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	1,316	1,364
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization	(646)	(663)
Capitalized Computer Software, Net	670	701
Favorable Lease [Member]
Accumulated amortization	(95)	(87)
Tradenames [Member]
Accumulated amortization	$ (9)	$ (7)

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Future Estimated Intangible Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2019	$ 9
2020	8
2021	6
2022	6
2023	6
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2019	254
2020	192
2021	123
2022	41
2023	$ 2

Financing (Narrative) (Details)

Financing (Narrative) (Details)	Aug. 15, 2016USD ($)Rate	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)Rate	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)Rate	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)Rate	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)Rate	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	May 06, 2016USD ($)
Extinguishment of debt		$ 750,000,000	$ 400,000,000	$ 344,000,000	$ 247,000,000
Long-term debt		4,407,000,000	5,751,000,000			$ 4,407,000,000	$ 5,751,000,000
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt		(28,000,000)	11,000,000	(5,000,000)	(1,000,000)	(33,000,000)	10,000,000	$ 0
Amount of outstanding debt repaid at maturity							300,000,000	636,000,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount		789,000,000	423,000,000	$ 354,000,000	$ 257,000,000	$ 789,000,000	423,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity									$ 1,500,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity at Company's option									$ 1,750,000,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount			0				0
Interest coverage ratio						11.22
Leverage ratio						1.74
Minimum specified interest coverage ratio in credit agreement						3.25
Maximum specified leverage ratio in credit agreement						3.75
Amount non-recurring cash charges may not exceed in credit agreement						$ 300,000,000
Amount of indebtedness due prior to maturity that would result in default under credit agreements						150,000,000
Cross Default Provision In Credit Agreement Floor						100,000,000
Commercial paper		1,500,000,000				1,500,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets pledged as collateral for debt security		37,000,000	37,000,000			37,000,000	37,000,000
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty Six [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 108,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate	7.875%
Other Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		28,000,000				28,000,000
6.65% senior debentures due 2024 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 164,000,000				$ 175,000,000	4,000,000	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.65%				6.65%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 122,000,000	296,000,000			$ 122,000,000	296,000,000
7.0% senior debentures due 2028 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 155,000,000				$ 182,000,000	2,000,000	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		7.00%				7.00%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 117,000,000	298,000,000			$ 117,000,000	298,000,000
6.9% senior debentures due 2029 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 114,000,000				$ 204,000,000	3,000,000	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.90%				6.90%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 192,000,000	397,000,000			$ 192,000,000	397,000,000
4.5% Senior notes due 2034 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 103,000,000				$ 183,000,000	0	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		4.50%				4.50%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 367,000,000	550,000,000			$ 367,000,000	550,000,000
6.79% Senior Debentures Due 2027 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 94,000,000				$ 94,000,000	0	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.79%				6.79%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 71,000,000	165,000,000			$ 71,000,000	$ 165,000,000
Six Point Nine Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty Two [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 10,000,000	$ 147,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.90%	6.90%			6.90%	6.90%
Six Point Seven Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 35,000,000	$ 108,000,000			$ 63,000,000	$ 136,000,000	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.70%	6.70%			6.70%	6.70%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 201,000,000	$ 264,000,000			$ 201,000,000	$ 264,000,000
Six Point Three Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty Seven [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 34,000,000	$ 96,000,000			$ 77,000,000	$ 231,000,000	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.375%	6.375%			6.375%	6.375%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 192,000,000	$ 269,000,000			$ 192,000,000	$ 269,000,000
6.7% Senior Debentures Due 2028 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 34,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		6.70%				6.70%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 103,000,000	197,000,000			$ 103,000,000	197,000,000
Eight Point Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 5,000,000	$ 43,000,000			$ 5,000,000	$ 43,000,000	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		8.75%	8.75%			8.75%	8.75%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 13,000,000	$ 18,000,000			$ 13,000,000	$ 18,000,000
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty [Member]
Extinguishment of debt		$ 2,000,000	$ 6,000,000			$ 2,000,000	$ 6,000,000	$ 0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		7.875%	7.875%			7.875%	7.875%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 10,000,000	$ 12,000,000			$ 10,000,000	$ 12,000,000
3.45% senior notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		3.45%				3.45%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 500,000,000	500,000,000			$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
3.625% senior notes due 2024 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		3.625%				3.625%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 500,000,000	500,000,000			$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
4.375% Senior notes due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		4.375%				4.375%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 400,000,000	400,000,000			$ 400,000,000	400,000,000
3.875% Senior notes due 2022 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		3.875%				3.875%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 550,000,000	550,000,000			$ 550,000,000	550,000,000
5.125% Senior debentures due 2042 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		5.125%				5.125%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 250,000,000	250,000,000			$ 250,000,000	250,000,000
2.875% Senior notes due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		2.875%				2.875%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 750,000,000	750,000,000			$ 750,000,000	750,000,000
4.3% Senior notes due 2043 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		4.30%				4.30%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding		$ 250,000,000	250,000,000			$ 250,000,000	250,000,000
4.5% senior notes due 2034[Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | Rate		4.50%				4.50%
Carrying Amount
Long-term debt		$ 4,683,000,000	5,835,000,000			$ 4,683,000,000	5,835,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 0	$ 0			$ 0	$ 0

Financing (Schedule of Company

Financing (Schedule of Company Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
2.875% Senior notes due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 750	$ 750
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	2.875%
3.875% Senior notes due 2022 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 550	550
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	3.875%
4.5% Senior notes due 2034 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 367	550
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	4.50%
3.45% senior notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 500	500
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	3.45%
3.625% senior notes due 2024 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 500	500
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	3.625%
4.375% Senior notes due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 400	400
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	4.375%
5.125% Senior debentures due 2042 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 250	250
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	5.125%
4.3% Senior notes due 2043 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 250	250
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	4.30%
Six Point Seven Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 201	$ 264
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.70%	6.70%
6.9% senior debentures due 2029 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 192	$ 397
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.90%
Six Point Three Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty Seven [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 192	$ 269
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.375%	6.375%
6.65% senior debentures due 2024 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 122	$ 296
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.65%
Seven Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.00%
7.0% senior debentures due 2028 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 117	298
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.00%
6.7% Senior Debentures Due 2028 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 103	197
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.70%
6.79% Senior Debentures Due 2027 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 71	165
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.79%
6.9% senior debentures due 2032 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 17	31
8.5% Senior Debentures Due 2019 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 0	36
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	8.50%
10.25% Senior Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 33	33
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	10.25%
7.6% Senior Debentures Due 2025 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 24	24
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.60%
Eight Point Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 13	$ 18
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	8.75%	8.75%
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 10	$ 12
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.875%	7.875%
9.5% Amortizing Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 6	$ 10
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	9.50%
9.75% Amortizing Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 3	6
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	9.75%
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty Six [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.875%
Unamortized debit issue costs [Member]
Unamortized debt issue costs	$ (18)	(25)
Unamortized debit discount [Member]
Unamortized debt discount	(9)	(13)
Premium on acquired debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Noncurrent	$ 39	67
Premium on acquired debt | Minimum [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, effective percentage	5.542%
Premium on acquired debt | Maximum [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, effective percentage	7.144%
Capital Lease and Other Long-Term Obligations [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 25	26
Total Of Long Term Debt [Member]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding	$ 4,708	5,861
seven point four five senior debentures due 2017 [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.45%
Five Point Nine Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	5.90%
Seven Point Four Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.45%
8.5% Senior Debentures Due 2019 [Member]
Short-term Debt	$ 36	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	8.50%
Capital Lease and Current Portion of Other Long-Term Obligations
Short-term Debt	$ 7	22
Short-term Debt [Member]
Short-term Debt	$ 43	$ 22

Financing (Interest Expense) (D

Financing (Interest Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest on debt					$ 269	$ 332	$ 392
Amortization of debt premium					(7)	(9)	(22)
Amortization of financing costs					7	7	5
Interest on capitalized leases					2	2	2
Interest expense, gross					271	332	377
Less interest capitalized on construction					10	11	10
Interest Expense, Total					261	321	367
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt	$ (28)	$ 11	$ (5)	$ (1)	$ (33)	$ 10	$ 0

Financing (Future Maturities Of

Financing (Future Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 539
2021	553
2022	0
2023	1,150
2024	622
After 2024	$ 1,807

Financing (Detail Of Debt Repay

Financing (Detail Of Debt Repayments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Extinguishment of debt	$ 750	$ 400	$ 344	$ 247
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount	789	423	354	257	$ 789	$ 423
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt	$ (28)	11	$ (5)	$ (1)	(33)	10	$ 0
Debt repaid					1,101	954	751
seven point four five senior debentures due 2017 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 0	300	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.45%				7.45%
Five Point Nine Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 0	0	577
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	5.90%				5.90%
Seven Point Four Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 0	0	59
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.45%				7.45%
6.9% senior debentures due 2029 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 114				$ 204	3	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.90%				6.90%
4.5% Senior notes due 2034 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 103				$ 183	0	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	4.50%				4.50%
7.0% senior debentures due 2028 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 155				$ 182	2	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.00%				7.00%
6.65% senior debentures due 2024 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 164				$ 175	4	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.65%				6.65%
6.7% senior debentures due 2028 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 94	3	0
6.79% Senior Debentures Due 2027 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 94				$ 94	0	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.79%				6.79%
Six Point Three Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty Seven [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 34	$ 96			$ 77	$ 231	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.375%	6.375%			6.375%	6.375%
Six Point Seven Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 35	$ 108			$ 63	$ 136	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	6.70%	6.70%			6.70%	6.70%
6.9% senior debentures due 2032 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 15	$ 219	0
Eight Point Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 5	$ 43			$ 5	$ 43	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	8.75%	8.75%			8.75%	8.75%
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Debentures Due Two Thousand Thirty [Member]
Extinguishment of debt	$ 2	$ 6			$ 2	$ 6	0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	7.875%	7.875%			7.875%	7.875%
Seven Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty-Six [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 0	$ 0	108
9.5% Amortizing Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 4	4	4
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	9.50%				9.50%
9.75% Amortizing Debentures Due 2021 [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 2	2	2
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage	9.75%				9.75%
Capital Lease and Other Long-Term Obligations [Member]
Extinguishment of debt					$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Accounts Payable and Accrued _3

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Workers compensation and general liability reserves covered by deposits and receivables	$ 112	$ 112

Accounts Payable and Accrued _4

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Schedule Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 983	$ 735
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current	856	906	$ 911	$ 874
Deferred real estate gains	24	65
Current portion of post employment and postretirement benefits	194	194
Taxes other than income taxes	134	157
Lease related liabilities	180	189
Accrued wages and vacation	268	229
Current portion of workers' compensation and general liability reserves	112	108
Severance and relocation	67	93
Allowance for future sales returns	269	291
Accrued interest	51	70
Other	228	234
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, total	$ 3,366	$ 3,271

Accounts Payable and Accrued _5

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Changes In Workers' Compensation And General Liability Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Self Insurance Reserve	$ 130	$ 144	$ 145
Decrease in Workers' Compensation Liabilities	(140)	(150)	(150)
Balance, beginning of year	497	503	508
Balance, end of year	$ 487	$ 497	$ 503

Taxes (Narrative) (Details)

Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended			23 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Net tax deficiencies from share based payment accounting		$ 15
Federal income tax statutory rate	21.00%	33.70%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount	$ (17)	$ (584)	$ 0
Net change in the valuation allowance	10	$ 29
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Explanation of Change		11
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	0
Operating Loss Carryforwards	374
State credit carryforwards	11
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	120	$ 111
Charges (credit) to income tax expense for federal, state and local interest and penalties	$ 5	$ (3)	$ 2
Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	Dec. 31, 2038
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 55
Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	Dec. 31, 2019
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ 0

Taxes (Income Tax Expense) (Det

Taxes (Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Current federal income tax expense (benefit)	$ 156	$ 367	$ 433
Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit)	79	(462)	(121)
Federal income tax expense (benefit), total	235	(95)	312
Current state and local income tax expense (benefit)	53	16	37
Deferred state and local income tax expense (benefit)	34	40	(3)
State and local income tax expense (benefit), total	87	56	34
Current income tax expense (benefit), total	209	383	470
Deferred income tax expense, total	113	(422)	(124)
Income tax expense (benefit), total	$ 322	$ (39)	$ 346

Taxes (Reason For Difference Be

Taxes (Reason For Difference Between Expected Tax Computed And Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
effective income tax rate reconciliation [Line Items]
Expected tax	$ 300	$ 515	$ 341
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	59	19	12
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount	(17)	(584)	0
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Employee Stock Options	0	14	0
Federal tax credits	(16)	(16)	(12)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	10	18	9
Other	(14)	(5)	(4)
Income tax expense (benefit), total	$ 322	$ (39)	$ 346

Taxes (Tax Effects That Give Ri

Taxes (Tax Effects That Give Rise To Significant Portions Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Post employment and postretirement benefits	$ 208	$ 188
Accrued liabilities accounted for on a cash basis for tax purposes	222	218
Long-term debt	18	25
Unrecognized state tax benefits and accrued interest	39	39
State operating loss and credit carryforwards	103	101
Other	154	158
Valuation allowance	(75)	(65)
Total deferred tax assets	669	664
Deferred tax liabilities:
Excess of book basis over tax basis of property and equipment	(987)	(923)
Merchandise inventories	(398)	(389)
Intangible assets	(308)	(276)
Other	(214)	(224)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(1,907)	(1,812)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (1,238)	$ (1,148)

Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginn

Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 140	$ 167	$ 178	$ 149	$ 140	$ 167
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued				56	51
Balance, beginning of period	140	167	178
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	17	7	16
Additions for tax positions of prior years	13	0	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(12)	(23)	(12)
Settlements	0	(2)	(4)
Statute expirations	(9)	(9)	(11)
Balance, end of period	$ 149	$ 140	$ 167
Current Income Taxes [Member]
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Current income taxes				28	11	6
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued				28	27
Long term deferred income taxes [Member]
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Long-term uncertian tax positions				4	4	4
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Taxes Payable [Abstract]
Long-term uncertian tax positions				117	125	$ 157
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued				$ 28	$ 24

Taxes Unrecognized Benefits and

Taxes Unrecognized Benefits and Related Interest Penalties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 120	$ 111
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	56	51
Current Income Taxes [Member]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	28	27
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 28	$ 24

Retirement Plans (Narrative) (D

Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)yrd	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Number of hours required for participation in defined benefit and defined contribution plans	1,000
Liability under qualified defined contribution plan	$ 103	$ 101
Minimum [Member]
Range of restrictions on investment redemption frequency, number of times allowed per year | d	4
Maximum [Member]
Range of restrictions on investment redemption frequency, number of times allowed per year | d	365
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Discount rate	4.02%	3.71%
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year	$ (7)
Company contributions to defined benefit pension plan	$ 13	$ 17
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Discount rate	4.10%	3.78%
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plan	$ 644	$ 703
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year	8
Company contributions to defined benefit pension plan	$ 73	$ 86
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan | Minimum [Member]
Discount rate for interest cost (percent)	3.39%	3.10%	2.65%
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan | Maximum [Member]
Discount rate for interest cost (percent)	4.09%	3.26%	3.16%
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.75%	7.00%	7.00%
Discount rate	4.03%	3.74%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Change Due to Subsequent Interim Measurement, Weighted-Average Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.50%
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plan	$ 3,010	$ 3,268
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year	30
Unfunded commitments to certain of these investments	49	64
Company contributions to defined benefit pension plan	$ 0	$ 0
Pension Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Range of investment lock-up period, in years | yr	1
Discount rate for service cost (percent)	3.77%	3.75%	3.79%
Discount rate for interest cost (percent)	3.39%	3.12%	2.96%
Pension Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Range of investment lock-up period, in years | yr	9
Discount rate for service cost (percent)	4.46%	4.06%	4.26%
Discount rate for interest cost (percent)	4.06%	3.31%	3.30%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Target allocation for equity securities in defined benefit plan	30.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]
Target allocation for equity securities in defined benefit plan	63.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member]
Target allocation for equity securities in defined benefit plan	2.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Private equity [Member]
Target allocation for equity securities in defined benefit plan	5.00%
Defined Contribution Qualified Plan [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Employee retirement plan expense	$ 96	$ 93	$ 94
Non qualified defined contribution plan [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Employee retirement plan expense	1	1	$ 2
Investments	27	25
Other Liabilities [Member] | Non qualified defined contribution plan [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Liability under non-qualified defined contribution plan	27	25
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Non qualified defined contribution plan [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Liability under non-qualified defined contribution plan	$ 2	$ 1

Retirement Plans (Retirement Ex

Retirement Plans (Retirement Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Total Retirement Expense	$ 64	$ 43	$ 44
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Total net periodic benefit cost	(1)	0	2
Pension Plan [Member]
Total net periodic benefit cost	(64)	(82)	(83)
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Total net periodic benefit cost	31	31	31
Defined Contribution Qualified Plan [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	96	93	94
Non qualified defined contribution plan [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 1	$ 1	$ 2

Retirement Plans (Reconciliatio

Retirement Plans (Reconciliation Of Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, And Funded Status Of The Pension Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 156	$ 186
Service cost	0	0	$ 0
Interest cost	5	5	6
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment	0	(10)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(11)	(9)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipt	0	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	(13)	(17)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	137	156	186
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0
Company contributions	13	17
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	0	0	0
Funded status at end of year	137	156
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(15)	(17)
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent	122	139
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	(137)	(156)
Net actuarial loss	(41)	(35)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	(9)	(10)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax	(50)	(45)
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	703	747
Service cost	0	0	0
Interest cost	23	22	22
Actuarial (gain) loss	(9)	20
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	(73)	(86)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	644	703	747
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0
Company contributions	73	86
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	0	0	0
Funded status at end of year	644	703
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(68)	(69)
Other (assets) liabilities	(576)	(634)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	(644)	(703)
Net actuarial loss	218	244
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	6	7
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax	224	251
Pension Plan [Member]
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	3,271	3,469
Service cost	5	6	5
Interest cost	109	104	108
Actuarial (gain) loss	(27)	82
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	(347)	(390)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	3,011	3,271	3,469
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	3,409	3,374
Actual return on plan assets	(44)	425
Company contributions	0	0
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	3,018	3,409	$ 3,374
Funded status at end of year	(7)	(138)
Other (assets) liabilities	(7)	(138)
Net actuarial loss	$ 1,109	$ 992

Retirement Plans (Net Periodic

Retirement Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Settlement charges	$ (15)	$ (23)	$ (50)	$ 0	$ (32)	$ (22)	$ (51)	$ 0	$ (88)	$ (105)	$ (98)
Settlement charges	$ 15	$ 23	$ 50	$ 0	$ 32	$ 22	$ 51	$ 0	88	105	98
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Service cost									0	0	0
Interest cost									23	22	22
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss									7	8	9
Amortization of prior service credit									1	1	0
Total net periodic benefit cost									31	31	31
Settlement charges									10	16	30
Net actuarial (gain) loss recognized in OCI before tax									(9)	20	26
Amortization of net actuarial loss									(7)	(8)	(9)
Amortization of prior service credit									1	1	0
Settlement charges									(10)	(16)	(30)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income									(27)	(5)	(13)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income									14	42	48
Pension Plan [Member]
Service cost									5	6	5
Interest cost									109	104	108
Expected return on assets									(206)	(223)	(227)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss									28	31	31
Amortization of prior service credit									0	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost									(64)	(82)	(83)
Settlement charges									78	89	68
Net actuarial (gain) loss recognized in OCI before tax									223	(120)	(120)
Amortization of net actuarial loss									(28)	(31)	(31)
Settlement charges									(78)	(89)	(68)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income									117	(240)	(219)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income									$ 131	$ (233)	$ (234)

Retirement Plans (Weighted Aver

Retirement Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Projected Benefit Obligations For The Pension Plan) (Details)	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Discount rate	4.10%	3.78%
Pension Plan [Member]
Discount rate	4.03%	3.74%
Rate of compensation increases	4.00%	4.00%

Retirement Plans (Weighted Av_2

Retirement Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs For The Pension Plan) (Details) - Pension Plan [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Change Due to Subsequent Interim Measurement, Weighted-Average Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.75%	7.00%	7.00%
Rate of compensation increases	4.00%	4.10%	4.10%
Minimum [Member]
Discount rate for service cost (percent)	3.77%	3.75%	3.79%
Discount rate for interest cost (percent)	3.39%	3.12%	2.96%
Maximum [Member]
Discount rate for service cost (percent)	4.46%	4.06%	4.26%
Discount rate for interest cost (percent)	4.06%	3.31%	3.30%

Retirement Plans (Fair Value Of

Retirement Plans (Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair value of pension plan assets	$ 101	$ 117
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	27	25
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	74	92
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	3,066	3,447
Pension Plan [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,896	2,097
Pension Plan [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	660	686
Pension Plan [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market securities [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1	5
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market securities [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1	5
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market pooled funds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	33	35
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market pooled funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	33	35
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market pooled funds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Money market pooled funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair value of pension plan assets	117	157
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | United States pooled funds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	398	481
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | International [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	347	447
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair value of pension plan assets	117	157
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | United States pooled funds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	398	481
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | International [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	78	114
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | United States pooled funds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | International [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | UNITED STATES
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | United States pooled funds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | International [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | U.S. Treasury bonds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	52	44
Pension Plan [Member] | U.S. Treasury bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | U.S. Treasury bonds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	52	44
Pension Plan [Member] | U.S. Treasury bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Other Government bonds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	53	59
Pension Plan [Member] | Other Government bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Other Government bonds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	53	59
Pension Plan [Member] | Other Government bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Agency backed bonds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	11	13
Pension Plan [Member] | Agency backed bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Agency backed bonds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	11	13
Pension Plan [Member] | Agency backed bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	513	538
Pension Plan [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	513	538
Pension Plan [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities and forwards [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	15	15
Pension Plan [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities and forwards [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities and forwards [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	15	15
Pension Plan [Member] | Mortgage-backed securities and forwards [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Asset-backed securities [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	11	6
Pension Plan [Member] | Asset-backed securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Asset-backed securities [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	11	6
Pension Plan [Member] | Asset-backed securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Pooled funds [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,270	1,310
Pension Plan [Member] | Pooled funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,270	1,310
Pension Plan [Member] | Pooled funds [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Pooled funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	56	148
Pension Plan [Member] | Real Estate [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Real Estate [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Real Estate [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Private equity [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	185	183
Pension Plan [Member] | Private equity [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Private equity [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Private equity [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a positive position [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	6	9
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a positive position [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a positive position [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	6	9
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a positive position [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a negative position [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	(2)	(3)
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a negative position [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a negative position [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	(2)	(3)
Pension Plan [Member] | Derivatives in a negative position [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair value of pension plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement Plans (Estimated Pen

Retirement Plans (Estimated Pension Plan Benefit Payments) (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
2019	$ 325
2020	287
2021	269
2022	260
2023	235
2024-2028	$ 1,018

Retirement Plans (Reconciliat_2

Retirement Plans (Reconciliation Of Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, And Funded Status Of The Supplementary Retirement Plan) (Details) - Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 703	$ 747
Service cost	0	0	$ 0
Interest cost	23	22	22
Actuarial (gain) loss	(9)	20
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid	(73)	(86)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	644	703	747
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0
Company contributions	73	86
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	0	0	$ 0
Funded status at end of year	644	703
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(68)	(69)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent	(576)	(634)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	(644)	(703)
Net actuarial (gain) loss	218	244
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	6	7
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax	$ 224	$ 251

Retirement Plans (Net Periodi_2

Retirement Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost Of Supplemental Retirement Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Settlement charges	$ (15)	$ (23)	$ (50)	$ 0	$ (32)	$ (22)	$ (51)	$ 0	$ (88)	$ (105)	$ (98)
Settlement charges	$ 15	$ 23	$ 50	$ 0	$ 32	$ 22	$ 51	$ 0	88	105	98
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Service cost									0	0	0
Interest cost									23	22	22
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss									7	8	9
Amortization of prior service cost									1	1	0
Total net periodic benefit cost									31	31	31
Settlement charges									10	16	30
Net actuarial (gain) loss recognized in OCI before tax									(9)	20	26
Amortization of net actuarial loss									(7)	(8)	(9)
Amortization of prior service credit									(1)	(1)	0
Settlement charges									(10)	(16)	(30)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income									(27)	(5)	(13)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income									$ 14	$ 42	$ 48

Retirement Plans (Weighted Av_3

Retirement Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Projected Benefit Obligations For The Supplementary Retirement Plan) (Details)	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
Discount rate	4.10%	3.78%

Retirement Plans (Weighted Av_4

Retirement Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Pension Costs For The Supplemental Retirement Plan) (Details) - Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate, Interest Cost	3.39%	3.10%	2.65%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate, Interest Cost	4.09%	3.26%	3.16%

Retirement Plans (Estimated Sup

Retirement Plans (Estimated Supplementary Retirement Plan Benefit Payments) (Details) - Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
2019	$ 68
2020	48
2021	47
2022	46
2023	46
2024-2028	$ 211

Postretirement Health Care an_3

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year	$ 7
Discount rate	3.28%	3.17%	3.14%

Postretirement Health Care an_4

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Service cost	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest cost	5	5	6
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	(5)	(5)	(4)
Amortization of prior service credit	(1)	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	(1)	0	2
Net actuarial (gain) loss recognized in OCI before tax	(11)	(9)	(13)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	5	5	4
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax	1	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	0	(10)	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	(5)	(14)	(9)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$ (6)	$ (14)	$ (7)

Postretirement Health Care an_5

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Projected Benefit Obligations For Postretirement Obligations) (Details)	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Discount rate	4.02%	3.71%

Postretirement Health Care an_6

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Costs For Postretirement Plans) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Interest cost	$ 5	$ 5	$ 6
Discount rate	4.02%	3.71%
Discount rate	3.28%	3.17%	3.14%

Postretirement Health Care an_7

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019Rate	Feb. 03, 2018Rate
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year	5.38%	5.50%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year	9.31%	10.50%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Rates to which is the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50%	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2027	2027

Postretirement Health Care an_8

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (One Percentage Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Rates Would Have The Following Effects) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Effect on total of service and interest cost, 1 - percentage point increase	$ 0
Effect on total of service and interest cost, 1 - percentage point decrease	0
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations, 1 - percentage point increase	7
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations, 1 - percentage point decrease	$ (6)

Postretirement Health Care an_9

Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits (Estimated Postretirement Benefit Payments In Future Years) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Expected Benefit
2019	$ 15
2020	14
2021	13
2022	13
2023	12
2024-2028	47
Expected Federal Subsidy
2019	0
2020	0
2021	0
2022	0
2023	0
2024-2028	$ 1

Stock Based Compensation (Narra

Stock Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)yrshares
Number of years stock and stock option grant plans are active	10
Shares available for additional grants under the Company's equity plan | shares	20
Evaluation period of performance-based restricted stock plan for senior executives	3
Restricted Stock and Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Number of years of service required to vest in stock based compensation plans	1
Restricted Stock and Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Number of years of service required to vest in stock based compensation plans	4
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock awards | $	$ 48
Unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock awards	2 years 6 months
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Number of years of service required to vest in stock based compensation plans	4
Unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock awards | $	$ 25
Unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock awards	2 years
CMD Committee Performance-Based Restricted Stock Plan [Member]
Evaluation period of performance-based restricted stock plan for senior executives	3
CMD Committee Performance-Based Restricted Stock Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Percentage range of shares received by grant recipient based on target shares granted	0.00%
CMD Committee Performance-Based Restricted Stock Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Percentage range of shares received by grant recipient based on target shares granted	150.00%
Number of companies in executive peer group for compensation plans	12

Stock Based Compensation (Stock

Stock Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Stock options	$ 24	$ 34	$ 43
Share-based compensation, total	63	58	61
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted stock	$ 39	$ 24	$ 18

Stock Based Compensation (Fair

Stock Based Compensation (Fair Value of Stock-Options Granted And Weighted Average Assumptions to Calculate Fair Value) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period	$ 7.43	$ 5.84	$ 12.14
Dividend yield	5.20%	6.20%	3.80%
Expected volatility	41.10%	41.80%	42.70%
Risk-free interest rate	2.70%	1.90%	1.40%
Expected life	5 years 7 months 12 days	5 years 8 months 12 days	5 years 8 months 12 days

Stock Based Compensation (Sto_2

Stock Based Compensation (Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period, shares | shares	20,376
Outstanding, beginning of period, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 38.80
Granted, shares | shares	1,495
Granted, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 29.53
Canceled or forfeited, shares | shares	(794)
Canceled or forfeited, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 47.93
Exercised, shares | shares	(2,184)
Exercised, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 21.02
Outstanding, end of period, shares | shares	18,893
Outstanding, end of period, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 39.73
Exercisable, end of period, shares | shares	12,960
Exercisable, end of period, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 41.93
Exercisable, end of period, weighted average remaining contractual life (years)	4 years 6 months
Exercisable, end of period, aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 18
Options expected to vest, shares | shares	4,937
Options expected to vest, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 34.37
Options expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual life (years)	8 years
Options expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 3

Stock Based Compensation (Addit

Stock Based Compensation (Additional Information Relating To Stock Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 27	$ 3	$ 12
Cash received from stock options exercised	$ 45	$ 6	$ 35

Stock Based Compensation (Fai_2

Stock Based Compensation (Fair Value of Restricted Stock Awards During the Period) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Based Grants In Period	$ 30.64	$ 27.16	$ 43.72
Granted, weighted average fair value	$ 25.57	$ 20.75	$ 35.61

Stock Based Compensation (Restr

Stock Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Award and Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Nonvested restricted stock units, beginning of period, shares	3,157
Granted - performance-based, shares	749
Performance adjustment, shares	(455)
Granted - time-based, shares	1,427
Nonvested restricted stock units, forfeited	(203)
Vested, shares	(532)
Nonvested restricted stock units, end of period, shares	4,143	3,157
Nonvested, beginning of period, weighted-average fair value	$ 30.51
Granted, weighted average fair value	25.57	$ 20.75	$ 35.61
Granted - performance based, weighted average fair value	30.64	27.16	$ 43.72
Performance adjustment, weighted average fair value	43.72
Forfeited, weighted average fair value	25.94
Vested, weighted average fair value	40.43
Nonvested, end of period, weighted-average fair value	$ 26.33	$ 30.51

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Feb. 26, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized		125,000
Preferred stock, par value		$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued		0
Common stock, shares authorized		1,000,000
Common stock, par value		$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued	333,606	333,606	333,606		341,606
Common stock, shares outstanding	304,063	307,520	304,765		310,256
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	0
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount				$ 1,500
Stock repurchase program authorized amount		$ 18,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 316
Stock repurchase program remaining authorized repurchase amount		$ 1,716

Shareholders' Equity (Changes I

Shareholders' Equity (Changes In The Company's Common Stock Issued and Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Common stock, shares issued	(333,606)	(333,606)	(341,606)
Common stock, shares outstanding	304,765	304,063	310,256
Stock issued under stock plans	2,650	471	1,525
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	(6)	(38)	(5)
Deferred compensation plan distributions	111	269	161
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			0
Common stock, shares issued	(333,606)	(333,606)	(333,606)
Common stock, shares outstanding	307,520	304,765	304,063
Stock repurchased during period, shares			7,900
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value			$ 316
Repurchase of equity, other [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			(7,874)
Common Stock [Member]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			(8,000)
Treasury Stock, Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	(946)	(1,096)	(1,170)
Stock issued under stock plans	(106)	(119)	(87)
Deferred compensation plan distributions	111	269	161
Common stock, shares issued	(941)	(946)	(1,096)
Treasury Stock, Other [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	(27,895)	(28,447)	(30,180)
Stock issued under stock plans	2,756	590	1,612
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	(6)	(38)	(5)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			8,000
Common stock, shares issued	(25,145)	(27,895)	(28,447)
Treasury Stock, Other [Member] | Repurchase of equity, other [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			(7,874)
Treasury Stock [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	(28,841)	(29,543)	(31,350)
Stock issued under stock plans	2,650	471	1,525
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	(6)	(38)	(5)
Deferred compensation plan distributions	111	269	161
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			8,000
Common stock, shares issued	(26,086)	(28,841)	(29,543)
Treasury Stock [Member] | Repurchase of equity, other [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			(7,874)

Fair Value Measurements and C_3

Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair Value by Fair Value Hierarchy Level Extensible List [Abstract]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 84	$ 77
Long-lived assets held and used	24	24
Impairments of properties held and used	$ 60	$ 53

Fair Value Measurements and C_4

Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Financial Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Marketable equity and debt securities	$ 101	$ 117
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	27	25
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	74	92
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Marketable equity and debt securities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements and C_5

Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Estimated Fair Value Of Company Long Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Long-term debt	$ 4,407	$ 5,751
Notional Amount
Long-term debt	4,671	5,806
Carrying Amount
Long-term debt	$ 4,683	$ 5,835

Fair Value Measurements and C_6

Fair Value Measurements and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Company Non-Financial Assets Measured On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Long-lived assets held and used	$ 24	$ 24
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Long-lived assets held and used	0	0
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Long-lived assets held and used	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Long-lived assets held and used	$ 24	$ 24

Earnings Per Share (Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 740	$ 62	$ 166	$ 139	$ 1,347	$ 30	$ 111	$ 78	$ 1,108	$ 1,566	$ 627
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, basic									1,108	1,566	627
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, diluted									$ 1,108	$ 1,566	$ 627
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 2.40	$ 0.20	$ 0.54	$ 0.45	$ 4.41	$ 0.10	$ 0.36	$ 0.26	$ 3.60	$ 5.13	$ 2.03
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 2.37	$ 0.20	$ 0.53	$ 0.45	$ 4.38	$ 0.10	$ 0.36	$ 0.26	$ 3.56	$ 5.10	$ 2.02
Average number of shares issued, basic									306.8	304.5	307.6
Shares to be issued under deferred compensation and other plans									0.9	0.9	0.9
Average number of shares outstanding, basic									307.7	305.4	308.5
Effect of dilutive securities-stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units									3.7	1.4	2.3
Average number of shares outstanding, diluted									311.4	306.8	310.8

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock options outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share	0.9	0.9	1.1
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Stock options outstanding, not included in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share	15.3	16.6	15.5

Quarterly Results (unaudited)_2

Quarterly Results (unaudited) (Unaudited Quarterly Results) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 8,455	$ 5,404	$ 5,572	$ 5,541	$ 8,672	$ 5,281	$ 5,636	$ 5,350	$ 24,971	$ 24,939	$ 25,908
Credit Card Revenues, Net	240	185	186	157	229	145	167	161	768	702	656
Cost of sales	(5,288)	(3,226)	(3,320)	(3,382)	(5,323)	(3,152)	(3,403)	(3,303)	(15,215)	(15,181)	(15,666)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2,538)	(2,255)	(2,164)	(2,083)	(2,548)	(2,188)	(2,161)	(2,057)	(9,039)	(8,954)	(9,257)
Gains on sale of real estate	278	42	46	24	368	65	43	68	389	544	209
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs	(97)	(3)	(17)	(19)	(152)	(33)	0	0	(136)	(186)	(479)
Benefit plan income, net	8	9	11	11	15	15	14	13	39	57	55
Settlement charges	(15)	(23)	(50)	0	(32)	(22)	(51)	0	(88)	(105)	(98)
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 740	$ 62	$ 166	$ 139	$ 1,347	$ 30	$ 111	$ 78	$ 1,108	$ 1,566	$ 627
Basic earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 2.40	$ 0.20	$ 0.54	$ 0.45	$ 4.41	$ 0.10	$ 0.36	$ 0.26	$ 3.60	$ 5.13	$ 2.03
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 2.37	$ 0.20	$ 0.53	$ 0.45	$ 4.38	$ 0.10	$ 0.36	$ 0.26	$ 3.56	$ 5.10	$ 2.02

Condensed Consolidating Finan_3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Net sales	$ 8,455	$ 5,404	$ 5,572	$ 5,541	$ 8,672	$ 5,281	$ 5,636	$ 5,350			$ 24,971	$ 24,939	$ 25,908
Credit Card Revenues, Net	240	185	186	157	229	145	167	161			768	702	656
Cost of sales	(5,288)	(3,226)	(3,320)	(3,382)	(5,323)	(3,152)	(3,403)	(3,303)			(15,215)	(15,181)	(15,666)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2,538)	(2,255)	(2,164)	(2,083)	(2,548)	(2,188)	(2,161)	(2,057)			(9,039)	(8,954)	(9,257)
Gains on sale of real estate	278	42	46	24	368	65	43	68			389	544	209
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs	(97)	(3)	(17)	(19)	(152)	(33)	0	0			(136)	(186)	(479)
Operating income (loss)											1,738	1,864	1,371
Settlement charges	(15)	(23)	(50)	0	(32)	(22)	(51)	0			(88)	(105)	(98)
Benefit plan income, net	8	9	11	11	15	15	14	13			39	57	55
Interest (expense) income, net
External											(236)	(310)	(363)
Intercompany											0	0	0
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt	(28)				11				$ (5)	$ (1)	(33)	10	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries											0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes											1,420	1,516	965
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)											(322)	39	(346)
Net income (loss)											1,098	1,555	619
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											10	11	8
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 740	$ 62	$ 166	$ 139	$ 1,347	$ 30	$ 111	$ 78			1,108	1,566	627
Comprehensive income											1,035	1,727	766
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											10	11	8
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											1,045	1,738	774
Parent Company [Member]
Net sales											0	0	0
Credit Card Revenues, Net											0	0	0
Cost of sales											0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses											0	0	(2)
Gains on sale of real estate											0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs											0	0	0
Operating income (loss)											0	0	(2)
Settlement charges											(5)	0	0
Benefit plan income, net											0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net
External											20	0	2
Intercompany											0	0	0
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt											0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries											1,104	1,574	627
Income (loss) before income taxes											1,119	1,574	627
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)											(11)	(8)	0
Net income (loss)											1,108	1,566	627
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											0	0	0
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											1,108	1,566	627
Comprehensive income											1,045	1,738	774
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											1,045	1,738	774
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Net sales											9,051	9,490	10,735
Credit Card Revenues, Net											(3)	(2)	17
Cost of sales											(5,786)	(6,122)	(6,818)
Selling, general and administrative expenses											(3,509)	(3,426)	(3,899)
Gains on sale of real estate											141	201	95
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs											(33)	(40)	(295)
Operating income (loss)											(139)	101	(165)
Settlement charges											(30)	(35)	(34)
Benefit plan income, net											15	22	21
Interest (expense) income, net
External											(260)	(313)	(366)
Intercompany											(72)	(139)	(200)
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt											(33)	10
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries											345	773	267
Income (loss) before income taxes											(174)	419	(477)
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)											219	356	278
Net income (loss)											45	775	(199)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											0	0	0
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											45	775	(199)
Comprehensive income											(15)	935	(52)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											(15)	935	(52)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net sales											23,720	23,317	23,508
Credit Card Revenues, Net											771	704	639
Cost of sales											(17,229)	(16,927)	(17,183)
Selling, general and administrative expenses											(5,530)	(5,528)	(5,356)
Gains on sale of real estate											248	343	114
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs											(103)	(146)	(184)
Operating income (loss)											1,877	1,763	1,538
Settlement charges											(53)	(70)	(64)
Benefit plan income, net											24	35	34
Interest (expense) income, net
External											4	3	1
Intercompany											72	139	200
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt											0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries											0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes											1,924	1,870	1,709
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)											(530)	(309)	(624)
Net income (loss)											1,394	1,561	1,085
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											10	11	8
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											1,404	1,572	1,093
Comprehensive income											1,353	1,673	1,164
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											10	11	8
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											1,363	1,684	1,172
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Net sales											(7,800)	(7,868)	(8,335)
Credit Card Revenues, Net											0	0	0
Cost of sales											7,800	7,868	8,335
Selling, general and administrative expenses											0	0	0
Gains on sale of real estate											0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs											0	0	0
Operating income (loss)											0	0	0
Settlement charges											0	0	0
Benefit plan income, net											0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net
External											0	0	0
Intercompany											0	0	0
Gains (losses) on early retirement of debt											0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries											(1,449)	(2,347)	(894)
Income (loss) before income taxes											(1,449)	(2,347)	(894)
Federal, state and local income tax benefit (expense)											0	0	0
Net income (loss)											(1,449)	(2,347)	(894)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											0	0	0
Net income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											(1,449)	(2,347)	(894)
Comprehensive income											(1,348)	(2,619)	(1,120)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest											0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders											$ (1,348)	$ (2,619)	$ (1,120)

Condensed Consolidating Finan_4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,162	$ 1,455
Receivables	400	363
Merchandise Inventories	5,263	5,178
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	620	650
Total Current Assets	7,445	7,646
Property and Equipment - net	6,637	6,672
Goodwill	3,908	3,897
Other Intangible Assets - net	478	488
Other Assets	726	880
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0
Total Assets	19,194	19,583
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	43	22
Merchandise accounts payable	1,655	1,590
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	3,366	3,271
Income taxes	168	296
Total Current Liabilities	5,232	5,179
Long-Term Debt	4,708	5,861
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	1,238	1,148
Other Liabilities	1,580	1,662
Total Macy's, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	6,436	5,745
Noncontrolling interest	0	(12)
Total Shareholders' Equity	6,436	5,733	$ 4,375	$ 4,253
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	19,194	19,583
Parent Company [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	889	1,109
Receivables	0	0
Merchandise Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total Current Assets	889	1,109
Property and Equipment - net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other Intangible Assets - net	0	0
Other Assets	0	1
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	12	11
Intercompany Receivable	1,713	884
Investment in Subsidiaries	4,030	4,032
Total Assets	6,644	6,037
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	0	0
Merchandise accounts payable	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	170	159
Income taxes	14	113
Total Current Liabilities	184	272
Long-Term Debt	0	0
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	0	0
Other Liabilities	24	20
Total Macy's, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	6,436	5,745
Noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total Shareholders' Equity	6,436	5,745
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	6,644	6,037
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	59	58
Receivables	68	85
Merchandise Inventories	2,342	2,344
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	143	165
Total Current Assets	2,612	2,652
Property and Equipment - net	3,287	3,349
Goodwill	3,326	3,315
Other Intangible Assets - net	38	44
Other Assets	41	89
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	3,119	4,119
Total Assets	12,423	13,568
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	42	6
Merchandise accounts payable	713	653
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	950	980
Income taxes	52	30
Total Current Liabilities	1,757	1,669
Long-Term Debt	4,692	5,844
Intercompany Payable	3,103	3,265
Deferred Income Taxes	679	559
Other Liabilities	406	430
Total Macy's, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	1,786	1,801
Noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total Shareholders' Equity	1,786	1,801
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	12,423	13,568
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	214	288
Receivables	332	278
Merchandise Inventories	2,921	2,834
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	477	485
Total Current Assets	3,944	3,885
Property and Equipment - net	3,350	3,323
Goodwill	582	582
Other Intangible Assets - net	440	444
Other Assets	685	790
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	1,390	2,381
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0
Total Assets	10,391	11,405
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	1	16
Merchandise accounts payable	942	937
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,246	2,132
Income taxes	102	153
Total Current Liabilities	3,291	3,238
Long-Term Debt	16	17
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Deferred Income Taxes	571	600
Other Liabilities	1,150	1,212
Total Macy's, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	5,363	6,350
Noncontrolling interest	0	(12)
Total Shareholders' Equity	5,363	6,338
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	10,391	11,405
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Receivables	0	0
Merchandise Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total Current Assets	0	0
Property and Equipment - net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other Intangible Assets - net	0	0
Other Assets	0	0
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	(12)	(11)
Intercompany Receivable	(3,103)	(3,265)
Investment in Subsidiaries	(7,149)	(8,151)
Total Assets	(10,264)	(11,427)
Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt	0	0
Merchandise accounts payable	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0
Income taxes	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	0	0
Long-Term Debt	0	0
Intercompany Payable	(3,103)	(3,265)
Deferred Income Taxes	(12)	(11)
Other Liabilities	0	0
Total Macy's, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	(7,149)	(8,151)
Noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total Shareholders' Equity	(7,149)	(8,151)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ (10,264)	$ (11,427)

Condensed Consolidating Finan_5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)									$ 1,098	$ 1,555	$ 619
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs	$ 97	$ 3	$ 17	$ 19	$ 152	$ 33	$ 0	$ 0	136	186	479
Settlement charges									88	105	98
Gains on sale of real estate	(278)	$ (42)	$ (46)	(24)	(368)	$ (65)	$ (43)	(68)	(389)	(544)	(209)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Dividends received from subsidiaries									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									962	991	1,058
Other, net									(160)	(317)	(244)
Net cash provided by operating activities									1,735	1,976	1,801
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net									(458)	(349)	(239)
Other, net									2	(2)	(4)
Net cash used by investing activities									(456)	(351)	(243)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Debt									(1,149)	(988)	(754)
Dividends paid									(463)	(461)	(459)
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock									45	5	(280)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest									7	13	6
Intercompany activity, net									0	0	0
Other, net									16	(15)	61
Net cash used by financing activities									(1,544)	(1,446)	(1,426)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash									(265)	179	132
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period				1,513				1,334	1,513	1,334	1,202
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	1,248				1,513				1,248	1,513	1,334
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)									1,108	1,566	627
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs									0	0	0
Settlement charges									5	0	0
Gains on sale of real estate									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(1,104)	(1,574)	(627)
Dividends received from subsidiaries									1,040	903	957
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
Other, net									(91)	14	138
Net cash provided by operating activities									958	909	1,095
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net									0	0	0
Other, net									0	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities									0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Debt									0	0	0
Dividends paid									(463)	(461)	(459)
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock									45	5	(280)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest									0	0	0
Intercompany activity, net									(767)	(427)	(144)
Other, net									7	145	(15)
Net cash used by financing activities									(1,178)	(738)	(898)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash									(220)	171	197
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period				1,109				938	1,109	938	741
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	889				1,109				889	1,109	938
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)									45	775	(199)
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs									33	40	295
Settlement charges									30	35	34
Gains on sale of real estate									(141)	(201)	(95)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(345)	(773)	(267)
Dividends received from subsidiaries									200	450	575
Depreciation and amortization									334	354	407
Other, net									198	79	(312)
Net cash provided by operating activities									354	759	438
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net									(135)	68	13
Other, net									(16)	7	(18)
Net cash used by investing activities									(151)	75	(5)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Debt									(1,098)	(987)	(753)
Dividends paid									0	0	0
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock									0	0	0
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest									0	0	0
Intercompany activity, net									875	249	233
Other, net									5	(98)	27
Net cash used by financing activities									(218)	(836)	(493)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash									(15)	(2)	(60)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period				79				81	79	81	141
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	64				79				64	79	81
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)									1,394	1,561	1,085
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs									103	146	184
Settlement charges									53	70	64
Gains on sale of real estate									(248)	(343)	(114)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Dividends received from subsidiaries									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									628	637	651
Other, net									(266)	(410)	(70)
Net cash provided by operating activities									1,664	1,661	1,800
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net									(323)	(417)	(252)
Other, net									(33)	(9)	14
Net cash used by investing activities									(356)	(426)	(238)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Debt									(1)	(1)	(1)
Dividends paid									(1,240)	(1,353)	(1,532)
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock									0	0	0
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest									7	13	6
Intercompany activity, net									(108)	178	(89)
Other, net									4	(62)	49
Net cash used by financing activities									(1,338)	(1,225)	(1,567)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash									(30)	10	(5)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period				325				315	325	315	320
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	295				325				295	325	315
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)									(1,449)	(2,347)	(894)
Restructuring, impairment, store closing and other costs									0	0	0
Settlement charges									0	0	0
Gains on sale of real estate									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									1,449	2,347	894
Dividends received from subsidiaries									(1,240)	(1,353)	(1,532)
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
Other, net									(1)	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities									(1,241)	(1,353)	(1,532)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software, net									0	0	0
Other, net									51	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities									51	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of Debt									(50)	0	0
Dividends paid									1,240	1,353	1,532
Common stock acquired, net of issuance of common stock									0	0	0
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest									0	0	0
Intercompany activity, net									0	0	0
Other, net									0	0	0
Net cash used by financing activities									1,190	1,353	1,532
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash									0	0	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period				$ 0				$ 0	0	0	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	$ 0				$ 0				$ 0	$ 0	$ 0