Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] Sales Revenue Net Sales Cost Of Goods And Services Sold Cost of sales Selling General And Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Depreciation And Amortization Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization The amount of litigation and impairment charges recognized during the period. LitigationAndImpairmentCharges Impairment and litigation charges Interest Expense Interest expense, net Other Nonoperating Income Other income Other income Costs And Expenses Costs and Expenses, Total Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Total pre-tax income Income before income taxes Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Income tax expense Total income tax provision Net Income Loss Net income Net income Net Income Basic earnings per share (in dollars per shares) Earnings Per Share Basic Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding Weighted-average shares outstanding Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share Diluted Diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share: Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted-average shares outstanding, assuming dilution Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other comprehensive income, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax Translation adjustment, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Cash flow hedges: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Change in cash flow hedges, net of tax Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Pension and postretirement adjustments: Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation related to a change in an actuarial assumption and increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit (cost) credit and foreign currency fluctuations net of tax. Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period And Foreign Currency Fluctuations Net Of Tax Net actuarial gain (loss) and foreign currency fluctuations arising during the year, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $4, $(10) and $(7) million, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $4, $5, and $4 million, respectively Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax Net actuarial gain (loss) and foreign currency fluctuations arising during the year, income tax expense (benefit) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost included in net periodic benefit costs, income tax expense CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year Cash and cash equivalents Inventory Net Merchandise inventories Total merchandise inventories Other Assets Current Other current assets Other current assets Assets Current Assets, Current, Total Property Plant And Equipment Net Net book value of long-lived assets Long-lived assets Property and equipment, net Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Deferred taxes Goodwill Goodwill Ending Balance Goodwill Beginning Balance Goodwill Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Other Assets Noncurrent Other assets Other assets Assets Total Assets Total Assets Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current liabilities Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Other Liabilities Current Accrued and other liabilities Accrued and other liabilities Capital Lease Obligations, Current Less: current portion of obligations under capital leases Current portion of capital lease obligations Liabilities Current Liabilities, Current, Total Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Total Long-term debt and noncurrent capital lease obligations Other Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Shareholders' equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Ending Balance Beginning Balance Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, total Stockholders Equity Ending Balance Beginning Balance Shareholders’ equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Liabilities and Equity, Total Treasury Stock, Shares Ending Balance (in treasury shares) Beginning Balance (in treasury shares) Treasury Stock, Shares CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Including Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital & Common Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Shares Outstanding Ending Balance (in shares) Beginning Balance (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Gross Restricted stock issued (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation Issued under director and stock plans Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Issued under director and stock plans (in shares) Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Share-based compensation expense Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital Income Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation Net Excess tax benefits from equity awards Stock Issued During Period Value Restricted Stock Award Forfeitures Forfeitures of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Forfeited Forfeitures of restricted stock (in shares) Adjustments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations Shares Paid For Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Shares of common stock used to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Share repurchases Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Share repurchases (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value Treasury Stock Reissued Reissued - employee stock purchase plan Stock Issued During Period Shares Treasury Stock Reissued Reissued - employee stock purchase plan (in shares) Retirement of treasury stock Retirement of treasury stock Retirement of treasury stock (in shares) Retirement of treasury stock (in shares) Dividends Common Stock Cash Cash dividends declared on common stock ($1.10, $1.00, $0.88 per share in 2016, 2015 and 2014 respectively) Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Cash dividends declared on common stock, per share CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] From Operating Activities Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Asset Impairment Charges Impairment charges Impairment charges Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred income taxes Total deferred tax provision Share Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense Total share-based compensation expense Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Gain on sale of real estate Gain on a sale of property Pension Contributions Qualified pension plan contributions Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Change in assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Inventories Merchandise inventories Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities And Other Operating Liabilities Accrued and other liabilities Loss Contingency, Loss in Period Less: Pension litigation charge Pension litigation charge Pension litigation accrual Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net Other, net Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] From Investing Activities Payments To Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Purchase of business, net of cash acquired Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from sale of real estate Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments, Total Sales and maturities of short-term investments Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] From Financing Activities Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Purchase of treasury shares Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Issuance of common stock Proceeds From Sale Of Treasury Stock Treasury stock reissued under employee stock plan Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Financing Activities Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payment of revolving credit agreement costs Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Reduction in obligations under capital leases Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash Paid During the Year: Interest Paid Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Impairment and Litigation Charges [Abstract] Impairment and Litigation Charges [Text 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Line Of Credit Facilities [Text Block] Revolving Credit Facility Long-Term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases [Abstract] Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Long-Term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases Other Liabilities [Abstract] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Other Liabilities Leases [Abstract] Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Leases Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Financial Instruments and Risk Management [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Instruments and Risk Management Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Retirement Plans and Other Benefits [Abstract] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Retirement Plans and Other Benefits Share-Based Compensation [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Legal Proceedings [Abstract] Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Legal Proceedings Quarterly Results [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Quarterly Results (Unaudited) Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reporting Year Revenue Recognition Policy [Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards [Policy Text Block] Gift Cards Disclosure of accounting policy for store pre-opening costs and for store closing costs. Store Preopening And Store Closing Costs Policy [Text Block] Store Pre-Opening and Closing Costs Advertising Costs Policy [Text Block] Advertising Costs and Sales Promotion Disclosure of accounting policy for catalog costs. Catalog Costs Policy [Text Block] Catalog Costs Earnings Per Share Policy [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy [Text Block] Cash Equivalents Investment Policy [Text Block] Investments Inventory Policy [Text Block] Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Sales Property Plant And Equipment Policy [Text Block] Property and Equipment Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Internal-Use Software Development Costs Impairment Or Disposal Of Long Lived Assets Policy [Text Block] Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets Goodwill And Intangible Assets Policy [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets