Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2020 |
Mar. 31, 2019 |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net revenue | $ 2,427 | $ 2,501 |
| Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs | 390 | 453 |
| QxH [Member] | ||
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| Net revenue | 1,792 | 1,857 |
| Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs | 293 | 352 |
| QVC-International | ||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Net revenue | 635 | 644 |
| Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs | $ 97 | $ 101 |
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- Definition Adjusted OIBDA during the reporting period. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding transaction related costs and stock-based compensation). No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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