Canada Wind-Down (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Feb. 03, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 02, 2023 store	Jan. 28, 2023 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Loss on Canada write-off	[1]	$ 176
Accumulated translation loss reclassified to earnings	[1]	33
Outstanding liability to Nordstrom Canada		1,236		$ 1,238
Other exit costs	[2]	5
Debtor-in-possession financing		11
Debtor-in-possession financing, borrowings outstanding		0
Receivables, net, for Nordstrom Canada wind-down process		334		$ 265
Net tax benefit		95
Termination and severance payments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other exit costs		$ 11
Nordstrom, Inc.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Nordstrom, Inc. ownership of Nordstrom Canada		100.00%
Outstanding liability to Nordstrom Canada		$ 52
Receivables, net, for Nordstrom Canada wind-down process		$ 71
Nordstrom Canada [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores | store			6
Nordstrom Rack Canada [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores | store			7

[1] 1 Non-cash amounts are included in Canada wind-down costs on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

[2] 2 Other exit costs include funding an employee trust, net of expected recoveries, and professional fees