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Segment Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
Beginning January 1, 2021, the Company reported the operating results of its cookware product lines as part of the Food reporting unit within the Home Solutions segment, and no longer as part of the former Appliances and Cookware segment. This change was the result of an assessment by the CODM to better align the cookware product lines with other similar product lines in various food categories. In connection with this change, the CEO for the Food business unit assumed full responsibility for the overall brand strategy, business modeling, marketing and innovation of these product lines. This structure reflects the manner in which the CODM regularly assesses information for decision-making purposes, including the allocation of resources.

The Company determined this product line change did not result in a change to either of its Home Solutions or former Appliances and Cookware reportable segments. In connection with this change, the Appliances and Cookware segment was renamed as the Home Appliances segment. Prior period comparable results for both of these segments have been reclassified to conform to this product line change. The Company also revised the calculation of operating income (loss) by segment to include restructuring charges. Prior period comparable results have been reclassified to conform to the change in calculation.

The Company’s five primary operating segments are as follows:

SegmentKey BrandsDescription of Primary Products
Commercial SolutionsBRK, First Alert, Mapa, Quickie, Rubbermaid, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and SpontexCommercial cleaning and maintenance solutions; closet and garage organization; hygiene systems and material handling solutions; connected home and security and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Home AppliancesCalphalon, Crockpot, Mr. Coffee, Oster and SunbeamHousehold products, including kitchen appliances
Home Solutions
Ball (1), Calphalon, Chesapeake Bay Candle, FoodSaver, Rubbermaid, Sistema, WoodWick and Yankee Candle
Food and home storage products; fresh preserving products; vacuum sealing products; gourmet cookware, bakeware and cutlery and home fragrance products
Learning and DevelopmentAprica, Baby Jogger, Dymo, Elmer’s, EXPO, Graco, Mr. Sketch, NUK, Paper Mate, Parker, Prismacolor, Sharpie, Tigex, Waterman and X-ActoBaby gear and infant care products; writing instruments, including markers and highlighters, pens and pencils; art products; activity-based adhesive and cutting products and labeling solutions
Outdoor and RecreationCampingaz, Coleman, Contigo, ExOfficio, and MarmotProducts for outdoor and outdoor-related activities
(1) nwl-20211231_g1.gif and Ball®, TM of Ball Corporation, used under license.

The Company’s segment and geographic results are as follows at and for the years ended December 31, (in millions):
 202120202019
Net sales (1)
Commercial Solutions$1,953 $1,859 $1,779 
Home Appliances1,738 1,539 1,500 
Home Solutions2,386 2,138 2,067 
Learning and Development3,028 2,557 2,956 
Outdoor and Recreation1,484 1,292 1,413 
$10,589 $9,385 $9,715 
 202120202019
Operating income (loss) (2)
Commercial Solutions$123 $(89)$(139)
Home Appliances70 (238)(573)
Home Solutions313 (2)10 
Learning and Development594 359 582 
Outdoor and Recreation89 (420)(66)
Corporate(243)(244)(296)
$946 $(634)$(482)
 202120202019
Depreciation and amortization
Commercial Solutions$57 $57 $94 
Home Appliances24 20 22 
Home Solutions88 93 90 
Learning and Development57 64 67 
Outdoor and Recreation35 39 44 
Corporate64 84 129 
$325 $357 $446 
 202120202019
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Commercial Solutions$29 $320 $310 
Home Appliances— 287 600 
Home Solutions— 302 158 
Learning and Development31 100 25 
Outdoor and Recreation— 482 120 
$60 $1,491 $1,213 
 202120202019
Capital expenditures
Commercial Solutions$67 $72 $40 
Home Appliances18 12 11 
Home Solutions46 42 49 
Learning and Development73 69 68 
Outdoor and Recreation24 24 21 
Corporate61 40 59 
$289 $259 $248 
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Segment assets
Commercial Solutions$2,522 $2,529 
Home Appliances1,055 970 
Home Solutions3,109 3,087 
Learning and Development4,401 4,663 
Outdoor and Recreation907 988 
Corporate2,185 2,463 
$14,179 $14,700 

Geographic area information
202120202019
Net Sales (1) (3)
United States$6,921 $6,260 $6,497 
Canada444 413 423 
Total North America7,365 6,673 6,920 
Europe, Middle East and Africa1,647 1,394 1,398 
Latin America810 657 702 
Asia Pacific767 661 695 
Total International3,224 2,712 2,795 
$10,589 $9,385 $9,715 
(1)All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
(2)Operating income (loss) by segment is net sales less cost of products sold, SG&A, restructuring and impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets for continuing operations. Certain headquarters expenses of an operational nature are allocated to business segments primarily on a net sales basis. Corporate depreciation and amortization is allocated to the segments on a percentage of sales basis, and the allocated depreciation and amortization are included in segment operating income.
(3)Geographic sales information is based on the region from which the products are shipped and invoiced. Long-lived assets by geography are not presented because it is impracticable to do so.

The Company’s largest customer, Walmart Inc. and subsidiaries (“Walmart”), accounted for approximately 15% of net sales in 2021, 2020 and 2019. Amazon, the Company's second largest customer, accounted for approximately 13%, 12%, and 9% of net sales in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The following table disaggregates revenue by major product grouping source and geography for the years ended December 31, (in millions):
2021
Commercial SolutionsHome
Appliances		Home
Solutions		Learning and DevelopmentOutdoor and RecreationTotal
Commercial$1,558 $— $— $— $— $1,558 
Connected Home Security395 — — — — 395 
Home Appliances— 1,738 — — — 1,738 
Food— — 1,295 — — 1,295 
Home Fragrance— — 1,091 — — 1,091 
Baby— — — 1,265 — 1,265 
Writing— — — 1,763 — 1,763 
Outdoor and Recreation— — — — 1,484 1,484 
Total$1,953 $1,738 $2,386 $3,028 $1,484 $10,589 
North America$1,452 $976 $1,891 $2,172 $874 $7,365 
International501 762 495 856 610 3,224 
Total$1,953 $1,738 $2,386 $3,028 $1,484 $10,589 
2020
Commercial SolutionsHome
Appliances		Home
Solutions		Learning and DevelopmentOutdoor and RecreationTotal
Commercial$1,502 $— $— $— $— $1,502 
Connected Home Security357 — — — — 357 
Home Appliances— 1,539 — — — 1,539 
Food— — 1,220 — — 1,220 
Home Fragrance— — 918 — — 918 
Baby— — — 1,112 — 1,112 
Writing— — — 1,445 — 1,445 
Outdoor and Recreation— — — — 1,292 1,292 
Total$1,859 $1,539 $2,138 $2,557 $1,292 $9,385 
North America$1,387 $901 $1,735 $1,845 $805 $6,673 
International472 638 403 712 487 2,712 
Total$1,859 $1,539 $2,138 $2,557 $1,292 $9,385 

2019
Commercial SolutionsHome
Appliances		Home
Solutions		Learning and DevelopmentOutdoor and RecreationTotal
Commercial$1,402 $— $— $— $— $1,402 
Connected Home Security377 — — — — 377 
Home Appliances— 1,500 — — — 1,500 
Food— — 1,034 — — 1,034 
Home Fragrance— — 1,033 — — 1,033 
Baby— — — 1,111 — 1,111 
Writing— — — 1,845 — 1,845 
Outdoor and Recreation— — — — 1,413 1,413 
Total$1,779 $1,500 $2,067 $2,956 $1,413 $9,715 
North America$1,345 $909 $1,661 $2,091 $914 $6,920 
International434 591 406 865 499 2,795 
Total$1,779 $1,500 $2,067 $2,956 $1,413 $9,715