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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Other Details (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Other Details (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 01, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Debt Issuance Cost $ 32 $ 41    
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation 745 770 $ 745  
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 218 245    
Customer returns 1,971 2,023 2,036  
Advertising Expense $ 87 92 89  
Derivative, notional amount       $ 3,100
CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd.        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Equity method investment, ownership percentage 49.00%      
Investment in CNR $ 43      
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits   210    
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Debt Issuance Cost   41    
Restatement Adjustment [Member]        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation $ 124 $ 135 $ 130