Whole Foods Market (WFM) 10-Q 27 Feb 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity

Document and Entity	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015	Feb. 20, 2015
Document and Entity [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC
Entity Central Index Key	865436
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-18
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	18-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		360,763,460

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$266	$190
Short-term investments - available-for-sale securities	472	553
Restricted cash	129	109
Accounts receivable	204	198
Merchandise inventories	491	441
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	89	97
Deferred income taxes	168	168
Total current assets	1,819	1,756
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	3,019	2,923
Long-term investments - available-for-sale securities	164	120
Goodwill	710	708
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	80	81
Deferred income taxes	134	132
Other assets	27	24
Total assets	5,953	5,744
Current liabilities:
Current installments of capital lease obligations	3	2
Accounts payable	280	276
Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members	396	379
Dividends payable	47	43
Other current liabilities	613	557
Total current liabilities	1,339	1,257
Long-term capital lease obligations, less current installments	61	60
Deferred lease liabilities	561	548
Other long-term liabilities	66	66
Total liabilities	2,027	1,931
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, no par value, 600.0 shares authorized; 377.1 and 377.1 shares issued; 360.3 and 360.4 shares outstanding at 2015 and 2014, respectively	2,876	2,863
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 16.8 and 16.7 shares at 2015 and 2014, respectively	-720	-711
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-18	-7
Retained earnings	1,788	1,668
Total shareholders' equity	3,926	3,813
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$5,953	$5,744

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	600	600
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	377.1	377.1
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	360.3	360.4
Common Stock, No Par Value
Treasury Stock, Shares	16.8	16.7

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	4 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$4,671	$4,239
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	3,045	2,754
Gross profit	1,626	1,485
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,330	1,209
Pre-opening expenses	21	16
Relocation, store closure and lease termination costs	4	5
Operating income	271	255
Investment and other income, net of interest expense	3	4
Income before income taxes	274	259
Provision for income taxes	107	101
Net income	$167	$158
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.42
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	359.9	372.3
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.42
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)	362.2	375.8
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$167	$158
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-11	-5
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-11	-5
Comprehensive income	$156	$153

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Common stock in treasury	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Retained earnings
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balances at Sep. 29, 2013	$3,878	$2,765	($153)	$1	$1,265
Balances (in shares) at Sep. 29, 2013		372.4
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income	579				579
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-8			-8
Dividends ($0.13 and $0.48 per common share for the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and fiscal year ended September 28, 2014, respectively)	-176				-176
Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans	41	21	20
Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans (in shares)		1.9
Purchase of treasury stock	-578		-578
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)		-13.9
Tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options	9	9
Share-based payment expense	68	68
Balances at Sep. 28, 2014	3,813	2,863	-711	-7	1,668
Balances (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2014	360.4	360.4
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income	167				167
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-11			-11
Dividends ($0.13 and $0.48 per common share for the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and fiscal year ended September 28, 2014, respectively)	-47				-47
Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans	24	-10	34
Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans (in shares)		0.8
Purchase of treasury stock	-43		-43
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	-0.9	-0.9
Tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options	4	4
Share-based payment expense	19	19
Balances at Jan. 18, 2015	$3,926	$2,876	($720)	($18)	$1,788
Balances (in shares) at Jan. 18, 2015	360.3	360.3

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12	$0.48

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$167	$158
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	125	111
Share-based payment expense	19	18
LIFO expense	3
Deferred income tax benefit	-2	-4
Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options	-4	-5
Accretion of premium/discount on marketable securities	6	9
Deferred lease liabilities	11	11
Other	3	6
Net change in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-6	-15
Merchandise inventories	-53	-40
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9	-16
Accounts payable	5	31
Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members	17	17
Other current liabilities	87	55
Net change in other long-term liabilities		1
Net cash provided by operating activities	387	337
Cash flows from investing activities
Development costs of new locations	-152	-122
Other property and equipment expenditures	-100	-97
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	-171	-339
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	199	289
Increase in restricted cash	-21
Other investing activities	-6	-4
Net cash used in investing activities	-251	-273
Cash flows from financing activities
Common stock dividends paid	-43	-37
Issuance of common stock	23	16
Purchase of treasury stock	-43	-62
Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options	4	5
Net cash used in financing activities	-59	-78
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1	-5
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	76	-19
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	190	290
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	266	271
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Federal and state income taxes paid	$77	$89

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Whole Foods Market, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “Whole Foods Market,” “Company,” or “we”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2014. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation. Where appropriate, we have reclassified prior year financial statements to conform to current year presentation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for a full fiscal year. The Company reports its results of operations on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in September. The first fiscal quarter is 16 weeks, the second and third quarters each are 12 weeks, and the fourth quarter is 12 or 13 weeks. Fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are 52-week years. The Company has one operating segment and a single reportable segment, natural and organic foods supermarkets.
	The following is a summary of percentage sales by geographic area for the periods indicated:
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,		January 19,
		2015		2014
	Sales:
	United States	96.7	%	96.7	%
	Canada and United Kingdom	3.3		3.3
	Total sales	100	%	100	%
	The following is a summary of the percentage of net long-lived assets by geographic area as of the dates indicated:
		January 18,		September 28,
		2015		2014
	Long-lived assets, net:
	United States	96.5	%	96	%
	Canada and United Kingdom	3.5		4
	Total long-lived assets, net	100	%	100	%

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
	Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of retail operational expenses, marketing, and corporate and regional administrative support costs. Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred, except for certain production costs that are charged to expense when the advertising first takes place.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which creates a new topic in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires disclosures related to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and may be applied on either a full or modified retrospective basis. The provisions are effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of these provisions to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity,” which amends ASC 205, “Presentation of Financial Statements,” and ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” The amendments raise the threshold for reporting discontinued operations to only those disposals that represent a strategic shift or have a major impact on an entity’s financial results and operations. The amendments also expand related disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014 and should be applied on a prospective basis. The provisions are effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year ending September 25, 2016. We do not expect the adoption of these provisions to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Effective September 29, 2014, the Company adopted ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists,” which amends ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The adoption, which provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit, as either a reduction of a deferred tax asset or as a liability, when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Effective September 29, 2014, the Company adopted ASU No. 2013-04, “Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force),” which amends ASC 405, “Liabilities.” The adoption, which provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements, including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings, for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company holds money market fund investments that are classified as cash equivalents that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The Company also holds available-for-sale securities that are valued using a series of multi-dimensional relational models and series of matrices with standard inputs obtained from readily available pricing sources and other observable market data, such as benchmark yields and base spread.
	The carrying amounts of accrued payroll, bonuses and other benefits due team members, and other accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturities. Store closure reserves and estimated workers’ compensation claims are recorded at net present value to approximate fair value.
	The Company held the following financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on the hierarchy levels indicated (in millions):
	January 18, 2015	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market fund	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57
	Commercial paper	—		10		—		10
	Marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	—		17		—		17
	Commercial paper	—		3		—		3
	Corporate bonds	—		109		—		109
	Municipal bonds	—		507		—		507
	Total	$	57	$	646	$	—	$	703
	September 28, 2014	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market fund	$	46	$	—	$	—	$	46
	Treasury bills	4		—		—		4
	Commercial paper	—		15		—		15
	Marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	—		13		—		13
	Commercial paper	—		33		—		33
	Corporate bonds	—		97		—		97
	Municipal bonds	—		530		—		530
	Total	$	50	$	688	$	—	$	738

Investments

Investments	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	Investments
	The Company holds investments in marketable securities that are classified as either short- or long-term available-for-sale securities. The Company held the following investments at fair value as of the dates indicated (in millions):
		January 18,		September 28,
		2015		2014
	Short-term marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	$	14	$	9
	Commercial paper	3		33
	Corporate bonds	87		56
	Municipal bonds	368		455
	Total short-term marketable securities	$	472	$	553
	Long-term marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	$	3	$	4
	Corporate bonds	22		41
	Municipal bonds	139		75
	Total long-term marketable securities	$	164	$	120
	Gross unrealized holding gains and losses were not material at January 18, 2015 or September 28, 2014. Available-for-sale securities totaling approximately $225 million and $142 million were in unrealized loss positions at January 18, 2015 and September 28, 2014, respectively. There were no investments in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months at January 18, 2015. The aggregate value of available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months was not material at September 28, 2014. The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 or fiscal year ended September 28, 2014. At January 18, 2015, the average effective maturity of the Company’s short- and long-term available-for-sale securities was approximately 6 months and 17 months, respectively, compared to approximately 6 months and 15 months, respectively, at September 28, 2014.
	At January 18, 2015 and September 28, 2014, the Company held $10 million in equity interest that is accounted for using the cost method of accounting.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Additions to goodwill and other intangible assets during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and January 19, 2014 were not material. No adjustments to goodwill were recorded during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 or the same period of the prior fiscal year. The components of intangible assets as of the dates indicated were as follows (in millions):
		January 18, 2015					September 28, 2014
		Gross carrying		Accumulated			Gross carrying		Accumulated
		amount		amortization			amount		amortization
	Definite-lived contract-based	$	120	$	(47	)	$	120	$	(45	)
	Definite-lived marketing-related and other	1		(1		)	1		(1		)
	Indefinite-lived contract-based	7					6
	Total	$	128	$	(48	)	$	127	$	(46	)
	Amortization expense associated with intangible assets was not material during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 or the same period of the prior fiscal year. Future amortization expense associated with the net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets is estimated to be as follows (in millions):
	Remainder of fiscal year 2015	$	4
	Fiscal year 2016	5
	Fiscal year 2017	5
	Fiscal year 2018	5
	Fiscal year 2019	5
	Future fiscal years	49
	Total	$	73

Reserves_for_Closed_Properties

Reserves for Closed Properties	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Reserves for Closed Properties
	The following table provides a summary of store closure reserve activity during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and fiscal year ended September 28, 2014 (in millions):
		January 18,			September 28,
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	31		$	36
	Additions	3			4
	Usage	(4		)	(11		)
	Adjustments	1			2
	Ending balance	$	31		$	31

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity

4 Months Ended

Jan. 18, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

Shareholders’ Equity

Dividends per Common Share

The following table provides a summary of dividends declared per common share during fiscal year 2015 to date and fiscal year 2014 (in millions, except per share amounts):

Date of declaration

Dividend per

Date of record

Date of payment

Total amount

common share

Fiscal year 2015:

November 5, 2014(1)

$

0.13

January 16, 2015

January 27, 2015

$

47

Fiscal year 2014:

November 1, 2013

$

0.12

January 17, 2014

January 28, 2014

$

45

February 24, 2014

0.12

April 11, 2014

April 22, 2014

44

June 12, 2014

0.12

July 3, 2014

July 15, 2014

44

September 11, 2014

0.12

September 26, 2014

October 7, 2014

43

(1) Dividend accrued at January 18, 2015

Treasury Stock

During fiscal year 2014, a new share repurchase program was authorized pursuant to the authority of the Company’s Board of Directors whereby the Company may make up to $1.0 billion in stock purchases of outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company through August 1, 2016. The following table outlines the share repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, and the related repurchase activity as of January 18, 2015 (in millions):

Effective date

Expiration date

Amount authorized

Cost of repurchases

Authorization available

1-Aug-14

August 1, 2016

$

1,000

$

143

$

857

Under the share repurchase program, purchases can be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases. The specific timing, price and size of purchases will depend on prevailing stock prices, general economic and market conditions, and other considerations. Purchases may be made through a Rule 10b5-1 plan pursuant to pre-determined metrics set forth in such plan. The Board’s authorization of the share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion.

Share repurchase activity for the periods indicated was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):

Sixteen weeks ended

January 18,

January 19,

2015

2014

Number of common shares acquired

0.9

1.1

Average price per common share acquired

$

47.39

$

56.06

Total cost of common shares acquired

$

43

$

62

During the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015, the Company reissued approximately 0.8 million treasury shares at cost of approximately $34 million to satisfy the issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans. At January 18, 2015 and September 28, 2014, the Company held in treasury approximately 16.8 million shares and 16.7 million shares, respectively, totaling approximately $720 million and $711 million, respectively.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Earnings per Share
	The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents consisting of incremental common shares deemed outstanding from the assumed exercise of stock options and the dilutive effect of restricted stock awards. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,		January 19,
		2015		2014
	Net income	$	167	$	158
	(numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	359.9		372.3
	(denominator for basic earnings per share)
	Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based awards	2.3		3.5
	Weighted average common shares outstanding and	362.2		375.8
	potential additional common shares outstanding
	(denominator for diluted earnings per share)
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.46	$	0.42
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.46	$	0.42
	The computation of diluted earnings per share for the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and January 19, 2014 does not include share-based awards to purchase approximately 10.5 million shares and 3.9 million shares of common stock, respectively, due to their antidilutive effect.

ShareBased_Payments

Share-Based Payments	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Share-Based Payments
	Share-based payment expense before income taxes recognized during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and January 19, 2014 totaled approximately $19 million and $18 million, respectively. Share-based payment expense was included in the following line items on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,			January 19,
		2015			2014
	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	$	1		$	1
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	18			17
	Share-based payment expense before income taxes	19			18
	Income tax benefit	(7		)	(7		)
	Net share-based payment expense	$	12		$	11
	At January 18, 2015 and September 28, 2014, approximately 37.6 million shares of the Company’s common stock were available for future stock incentive grants. At January 18, 2015 and September 28, 2014, there was approximately $90 million and $108 million of unrecognized share-based payment expense, respectively, related to unvested stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, related to approximately 11.8 million shares and 11.9 million shares, respectively. We anticipate this expense to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is exposed to claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business and uses various methods to resolve these matters in a manner that we believe best serves the interests of our stakeholders. Our primary contingencies are associated with insurance and self-insurance obligations and litigation matters. Additionally, the Company has retention agreements with certain members of Company management which provide for payments under certain circumstances including change of control. Estimation of our insurance and self-insurance liabilities requires significant judgments, and actual claim settlements and associated expenses may differ from our current provisions for loss. We have exposures to loss contingencies arising from pending or threatened litigation for which assessing and estimating the outcomes of these matters involve substantial uncertainties.
	The Company evaluates contingencies on an ongoing basis and has established loss provisions for matters in which losses are probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Insurance and legal settlement liabilities are included in the “Other current liabilities” line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We believe the recorded reserves in our consolidated financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Related Party Transactions
	The Company provides ongoing support to three independent nonprofit organizations: Whole Planet Foundation, Whole Kids Foundation, and Whole Cities Foundation (the “Foundations”). Whole Planet Foundation’s mission is to empower the poor through microcredit, with a focus on developing-world communities that supply the Company’s stores with product. Whole Kids Foundation is dedicated to improving children’s nutrition through partnerships with schools, educators, and other organizations. Whole Cities Foundation is dedicated to supporting efforts to increase access to nutritious, fresh food and health education in underserved communities. The board of directors of each of the Foundations is principally comprised of members of the Company’s management. Additionally, the Company provides administrative support and covers all operating costs of the Foundations.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of retail operational expenses, marketing, and corporate and regional administrative support costs. Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred, except for certain production costs that are charged to expense when the advertising first takes place.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which creates a new topic in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires disclosures related to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and may be applied on either a full or modified retrospective basis. The provisions are effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of these provisions to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity,” which amends ASC 205, “Presentation of Financial Statements,” and ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” The amendments raise the threshold for reporting discontinued operations to only those disposals that represent a strategic shift or have a major impact on an entity’s financial results and operations. The amendments also expand related disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014 and should be applied on a prospective basis. The provisions are effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year ending September 25, 2016. We do not expect the adoption of these provisions to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Effective September 29, 2014, the Company adopted ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists,” which amends ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The adoption, which provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit, as either a reduction of a deferred tax asset or as a liability, when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Effective September 29, 2014, the Company adopted ASU No. 2013-04, “Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force),” which amends ASC 405, “Liabilities.” The adoption, which provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements, including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings, for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company reports its results of operations on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in September. The first fiscal quarter is 16 weeks, the second and third quarters each are 12 weeks, and the fourth quarter is 12 or 13 weeks. Fiscal years 2015 and 2014 are 52-week years.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company holds money market fund investments that are classified as cash equivalents that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The Company also holds available-for-sale securities that are valued using a series of multi-dimensional relational models and series of matrices with standard inputs obtained from readily available pricing sources and other observable market data, such as benchmark yields and base spread.
	The carrying amounts of accrued payroll, bonuses and other benefits due team members, and other accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturities. Store closure reserves and estimated workers’ compensation claims are recorded at net present value to approximate fair value.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents consisting of incremental common shares deemed outstanding from the assumed exercise of stock options and the dilutive effect of restricted stock awards.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Revenue [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of percentage sales by geographic area for the periods indicated:
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,		January 19,
		2015		2014
	Sales:
	United States	96.7	%	96.7	%
	Canada and United Kingdom	3.3		3.3
	Total sales	100	%	100	%
Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Long-Lived Assets [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of the percentage of net long-lived assets by geographic area as of the dates indicated:
		January 18,		September 28,
		2015		2014
	Long-lived assets, net:
	United States	96.5	%	96	%
	Canada and United Kingdom	3.5		4
	Total long-lived assets, net	100	%	100	%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The Company held the following financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on the hierarchy levels indicated (in millions):
	January 18, 2015	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market fund	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57
	Commercial paper	—		10		—		10
	Marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	—		17		—		17
	Commercial paper	—		3		—		3
	Corporate bonds	—		109		—		109
	Municipal bonds	—		507		—		507
	Total	$	57	$	646	$	—	$	703
	September 28, 2014	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market fund	$	46	$	—	$	—	$	46
	Treasury bills	4		—		—		4
	Commercial paper	—		15		—		15
	Marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	—		13		—		13
	Commercial paper	—		33		—		33
	Corporate bonds	—		97		—		97
	Municipal bonds	—		530		—		530
	Total	$	50	$	688	$	—	$	738

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]	The Company held the following investments at fair value as of the dates indicated (in millions):
		January 18,		September 28,
		2015		2014
	Short-term marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	$	14	$	9
	Commercial paper	3		33
	Corporate bonds	87		56
	Municipal bonds	368		455
	Total short-term marketable securities	$	472	$	553
	Long-term marketable securities - available-for-sale:
	Asset-backed securities	$	3	$	4
	Corporate bonds	22		41
	Municipal bonds	139		75
	Total long-term marketable securities	$	164	$	120

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	The components of intangible assets as of the dates indicated were as follows (in millions):
		January 18, 2015					September 28, 2014
		Gross carrying		Accumulated			Gross carrying		Accumulated
		amount		amortization			amount		amortization
	Definite-lived contract-based	$	120	$	(47	)	$	120	$	(45	)
	Definite-lived marketing-related and other	1		(1		)	1		(1		)
	Indefinite-lived contract-based	7					6
	Total	$	128	$	(48	)	$	127	$	(46	)
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Future amortization expense associated with the net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets is estimated to be as follows (in millions):
	Remainder of fiscal year 2015	$	4
	Fiscal year 2016	5
	Fiscal year 2017	5
	Fiscal year 2018	5
	Fiscal year 2019	5
	Future fiscal years	49
	Total	$	73

Reserves_for_Closed_Properties1

Reserves for Closed Properties (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a summary of store closure reserve activity during the sixteen weeks ended January 18, 2015 and fiscal year ended September 28, 2014 (in millions):
		January 18,			September 28,
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	31		$	36
	Additions	3			4
	Usage	(4		)	(11		)
	Adjustments	1			2
	Ending balance	$	31		$	31

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a summary of dividends declared per common share during fiscal year 2015 to date and fiscal year 2014 (in millions, except per share amounts):
	Date of declaration	Dividend per				Date of record		Date of payment		Total amount
		common share
	Fiscal year 2015:
	November 5, 2014(1)	$	0.13			January 16, 2015		January 27, 2015		$	47
	Fiscal year 2014:
	November 1, 2013	$	0.12			January 17, 2014		January 28, 2014		$	45
	February 24, 2014	0.12				April 11, 2014		April 22, 2014		44
	June 12, 2014	0.12				July 3, 2014		July 15, 2014		44
	September 11, 2014	0.12				September 26, 2014		October 7, 2014		43
	(1) Dividend accrued at January 18, 2015
Schedule of Share Repurchase Programs [Table Text Block]	The following table outlines the share repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, and the related repurchase activity as of January 18, 2015 (in millions):
	Effective date	Expiration date		Amount authorized				Cost of repurchases				Authorization available
	1-Aug-14	August 1, 2016		$	1,000			$	143			$	857
Schedule of Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block]	Share repurchase activity for the periods indicated was as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,				January 19,
		2015				2014
	Number of common shares acquired	0.9				1.1
	Average price per common share acquired	$	47.39			$	56.06
	Total cost of common shares acquired	$	43			$	62

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,		January 19,
		2015		2014
	Net income	$	167	$	158
	(numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	359.9		372.3
	(denominator for basic earnings per share)
	Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based awards	2.3		3.5
	Weighted average common shares outstanding and	362.2		375.8
	potential additional common shares outstanding
	(denominator for diluted earnings per share)
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.46	$	0.42
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.46	$	0.42

ShareBased_Payments_Tables

Share-Based Payments (Tables)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]	Share-based payment expense was included in the following line items on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
		Sixteen weeks ended
		January 18,			January 19,
		2015			2014
	Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs	$	1		$	1
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	18			17
	Share-based payment expense before income taxes	19			18
	Income tax benefit	(7		)	(7		)
	Net share-based payment expense	$	12		$	11

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	1
Number of Reportable Segments	1
Fiscal Year [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	364 days	364 days
Fiscal Year [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	364 days
Fiscal Year [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	371 days
First Quarter [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	112 days
Second Quarter [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	84 days
Third Quarter [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	84 days
Fourth Quarter [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	84 days
Fourth Quarter [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items]
Fiscal Period Duration	91 days

Basis_of_Presentation_Details_

Basis of Presentation (Details 2)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014
Percentage sales by geographic area
Percentage of Total Sales	100.00%	100.00%
United States [Member]
Percentage sales by geographic area
Percentage of Total Sales	96.70%	96.70%
Canada and United Kingdom [Member]
Percentage sales by geographic area
Percentage of Total Sales	3.30%	3.30%

Basis_of_Presentation_Details_1

Basis of Presentation (Details 3)	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Percentage net long-lived assets by geographic area
Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets	100.00%	100.00%
United States [Member]
Percentage net long-lived assets by geographic area
Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets	96.50%	96.00%
Canada and United Kingdom [Member]
Percentage net long-lived assets by geographic area
Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets	3.50%	4.00%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total	$703	$738
Level 1 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total	57	50
Level 2 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total	646	688
Money Market Funds [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents	57	46
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents	57	46
US Treasury Bill Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents		4
US Treasury Bill Securities [Member] | Level 1 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents		4
Commercial Paper [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents	10	15
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	3	33
Commercial Paper [Member] | Level 2 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents	10	15
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	3	33
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	17	13
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Level 2 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	17	13
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	109	97
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Level 2 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	109	97
Municipal Notes Bonds [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	507	530
Municipal Notes Bonds [Member] | Level 2 Inputs [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Marketable Securities - Available-for-sale	$507	$530

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	$472	$553
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	164	120
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	14	9
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	3	4
Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	3	33
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	87	56
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	22	41
Municipal Notes [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	368	455
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	$139	$75

Investments_Details_2

Investments (Details 2) (USD $)	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	$225	$142
Short-term Investments Average Effective Maturity Period (in months)	6 months	6 months
Long-term Investments Average Effective Maturity Period (in months)	17 months	15 months
Cost Method Investments	$10	$10

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$128	$127
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-48	-46
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	120	120
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	7	6
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-47	-45
Marketing-Related and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	1	1
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	($1)	($1)

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	Jan. 18, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$4
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	5
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	5
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	5
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	5
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five	49
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$73

Reserves_for_Closed_Properties2

Reserves for Closed Properties (Details) (USD $)	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$31	$36
Additions	3	4
Usage	-4	-11
Adjustments	1	2
Ending Balance	$31	$31

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jul. 06, 2014	Apr. 13, 2014
Dividends Per Common Share [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12	$0.48
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	$47		$176
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividends Per Common Share [Abstract]
Dividends Payable, Date Declared	5-Nov-14	1-Nov-13		11-Sep-14	12-Jun-14	24-Feb-14
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12		$0.12	$0.12	$0.12
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	16-Jan-15	17-Jan-14		26-Sep-14	3-Jul-14	11-Apr-14
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	27-Jan-15	28-Jan-14		7-Oct-14	15-Jul-14	22-Apr-14
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	$47	$45		$43	$44	$44

Shareholders_Equity_Details_2

Shareholders' Equity (Details 2) (USD $)	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Treasury Stock [Abstract]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	0.9	1.1
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$47.39	$56.06
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	$43	$62	$578
Treasury Stock Reissued During Period, Shares	0.8
Treasury Stock Reissued During Period, Value	34
Treasury Stock, Shares	16.8		16.7
Treasury Stock, Value	720		711
Aug. 1, 2014 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Treasury Stock [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Expiration Date	1-Aug-16
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	1,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Amount Utilized For Repurchases	143
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$857

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net Income	$167	$158	$579
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	359.9	372.3
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	362.2	375.8
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.42
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.42
Potential common shares outstanding [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Awards	2.3	3.5

Earnings_per_Share_Details_2

Earnings per Share (Details 2)	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	10.5	3.9

ShareBased_Payments_Details

Share-Based Payments (Details) (USD $)	4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Jan. 19, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Payment Expense	$19	$18
Share-based Payment, Tax Benefit	-7	-7
Allocated Share-based Payment Expense, Net of Tax	12	11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	37.6		37.6
Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Payment Expense	1	1
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Payment Expense	18	17
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$90		108
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares	11.8		11.9
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	3 years

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details)	4 Months Ended
	Jan. 18, 2015
	Foundation
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Number of Nonprofit Organizations	3