|
Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | $ 1,961 | $ 1,974 | $ 3,935 | $ 3,906 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 434 | 438 | 838 | 828 |
|
QVC-U.S.
|
||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 1,312 | 1,280 | 2,609 | 2,520 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 320 | 315 | 611 | 585 |
|
QVC-Japan
|
||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 260 | 310 | 516 | 599 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 57 | 70 | 111 | 133 |
|
QVC-Germany
|
||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 207 | 210 | 457 | 457 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 35 | 39 | 78 | 85 |
|
QVC-U.K.
|
||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 153 | 156 | 293 | 296 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 26 | 21 | 45 | 41 |
|
QVC-Italy
|
||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 29 | 18 | 60 | 34 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (4) | $ (7) | $ (7) | $ (16) |