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Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jul. 31, 2021 | Aug. 01, 2020 | Jul. 31, 2021 | Aug. 01, 2020 | Feb. 27, 2021 | Jan. 30, 2021
Macy's sales to total Company sales | 88.00% | 89.00% | 88.00% | 88.00% |  |
Percentage of digital sales | 32.00% | 54.00% | 34.00% | 49.00% |  |
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability | $ 196 | $ 140 | $ 196 | $ 140 |  | $ 159
Contract with Customer, Right to Recover Product | 115 | 114 | 115 | 114 |  | 103
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current | $ 547 | $ 675 | $ 547 | $ 675 |  | $ 616
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Sales decrease benchmark percentage |  |  | 34.00% |  |  |
Sales decrease percentage |  |  |  |  | 34.00% |

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