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Leases - Narrative (Details)

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Leases - Narrative (Details)
ft² in Millions, $ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 05, 2018
USD ($)
ft²
item
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Jan. 01, 2019
USD ($)
Leases        
Right of use asset   $ 403   $ 287
Operating lease liability   $ 425    
Operating lease, existence of option to extend   true    
Maximum        
Leases        
Renewal term   14 years    
QVC        
Leases        
Area of leased building (in square feet) | ft² 1.7      
Initial term of lease (in years) 15 years      
Operating lease, existence of option to extend true      
Maximum number of consecutive terms eligible for extension | item 2      
Renewal term 5 years      
Final renewal term 4 years      
QVC | Minimum        
Leases        
Operating Lease, rent expenses $ 10      
QVC | Maximum        
Leases        
Operating Lease, rent expenses $ 14      
QVC | ECDC Lease Initial Portion        
Leases        
Right of use asset     $ 141  
Operating lease liability     $ 131