Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Net income	$ 2	$ 62	$ 224	$ 358
Actuarial gain (loss) on postretirement benefit plans, before tax	(70)	(164)	(70)	(194)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit on post employment and postretirement benefit plans included in net income, before tax	8	7	23	25
Settlement charges, before tax	12	23	12	73
Tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income	13	35	9	24
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect	(37)	(99)	(26)	(72)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(35)	(37)	198	286
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	10
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Macy's, Inc. shareholders	$ (35)	$ (37)	$ 198	$ 296