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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2016 | Mar. 28, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 903 | $ 964
Foreign currency translation | 15 | (61)
Goodwill, ending balance | 918 | 903
Wholesale [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 571 | 617
Foreign currency translation | 11 | (46)
Goodwill, ending balance | 582 | 571
Retail [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 200 | 210
Foreign currency translation | 3 | (10)
Goodwill, ending balance | 203 | 200
Licensing [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 132 | 137
Foreign currency translation | 1 | (5)
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 133 | $ 132

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