Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Net income	$ 1,070	$ 1,526	$ 1,486
Actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax effect	0	(422)	170
Amortization of net actuarial loss on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, after tax	29	15	96
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	29	(407)	266
Comprehensive income	1,099	1,119	1,752
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	2	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 1,101	$ 1,119	$ 1,752