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Segment Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 02, 2016 | Jun. 27, 2015
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Restructuring charges | $ (86) | $ (34)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | (86) | (34)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] | Wholesale-Related [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | (15) | (8)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] | Retail-Related [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | (15) | (11)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] | Licensing-Related [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | (2) | (1)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ (54) | $ (14)

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