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Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Other charges	$ (10)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(8)		(12)		(12)
Other charges	(10)	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total unallocated restructuring and other charges, net	(18)		(12)		(12)
Wholesale-Related [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	0		(1)		(5)
Retail-Related [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	0		(10)		(6)
Corporate and Other [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ (8)		$ (1)		$ (1)
[1] See Note 12 for a description of accelerated stock-based compensation expense recorded during Fiscal 2014.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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