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Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) - Global Reorganization Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 26, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 19	$ 53
Non-cash charges	7	18
Restructuring and non-cash charges	26	71
Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6	38
Lease termination and store closure costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6	7
Other cash charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	7	8
Impairment of assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash charges	7	15
Inventory-related charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash charges	$ 0	$ 3

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