Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Net income (loss)	$ 62	$ 27	$ 358	$ 212
Actuarial gain (loss) on postretirement benefit plans, before tax	(164)	10	(194)	57
Settlement charges, before tax	23	22	73	73
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit on post employment and postretirement benefit plans, before tax	7	8	25	26
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	35	(15)	24	(60)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effect	(99)	25	(72)	96
Comprehensive income (loss)	(37)	52	286	308
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	3	10	7
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ (37)	$ 55	$ 296	$ 315