Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Net income (loss)	$ 117	$ 217	$ 527	$ 733
Amortization of net actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, before tax	12	5	36	18
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income	5	2	14	7
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect	7	3	22	11
Comprehensive income (loss)	124	220	549	744
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	1	0	1	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 125	$ 220	$ 550	$ 744