Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 05, 2018	Apr. 29, 2017
Net income (loss)	$ 131	$ 77
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, before tax	9	9
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	(3)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effect	7	6
Comprehensive income (loss)	138	83
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	8	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ 146	$ 84