Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2016	Oct. 02, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 43,051	$ 43,051
2015 Merger measurement period adjustments		1,433
Goodwill, translation adjustments		34
Goodwill, ending balance		44,518
United States
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	32,290	32,290
2015 Merger measurement period adjustments	1,400	1,433
Goodwill, translation adjustments		0
Goodwill, ending balance		33,723
Canada
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	4,796	4,796
2015 Merger measurement period adjustments		0
Goodwill, translation adjustments		251
Goodwill, ending balance		5,047
Europe
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	3,182	3,182
2015 Merger measurement period adjustments		0
Goodwill, translation adjustments		(311)
Goodwill, ending balance		2,871
Rest of World
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 2,783	2,783
2015 Merger measurement period adjustments		0
Goodwill, translation adjustments		94
Goodwill, ending balance		$ 2,877

This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to intangibles acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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