Asset Impairments, Exit Costs And Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 24, 2011
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs, And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	$ 35
Accretion, adjustments and settlements of lease obligations	10
Closing Store And Distribution Centers [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs, And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	25
Store, Warehouse Operating And Selling Expenses [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs, And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	17
General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Asset Impairments, Exit Costs, And Other Charges [Line Items]
Exit related charges	$ 8

- Definition

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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