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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Balances and Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 384 | $ 391
Translation | 0 | (7)
Goodwill, ending balance | 384 | 384
Other |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 0 | 0
Translation | 0 | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 0 | 0
High-Touch Solutions N.A. | Segment Balances Before Intersegment Eliminations and Consolidation Reconciling Items |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 321 | 321
Translation | 2 | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 323 | 321
Endless Assortment | Segment Balances Before Intersegment Eliminations and Consolidation Reconciling Items |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 63 | 70
Translation | (2) | (7)
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 61 | $ 63

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