|
Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2014
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ 5,197 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 10 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2014 | 5,207 |
|
QVC-U.S.
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 4,190 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 0 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2014 | 4,190 |
|
QVC-Japan
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 288 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 8 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2014 | 296 |
|
QVC-Germany
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 348 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 1 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2014 | 349 |
|
QVC-U.K.
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 216 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 1 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2014 | 217 |
|
QVC-Italy
|
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 155 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 0 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2014 | $ 155 |