Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 |
Sep. 30, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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| Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Gain on restructuring and fire-related costs, net of recoveries | $ 134 | $ 123 | Ìý |
| Zulily | Facility Closing | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Restructuring charges | 3 | 8 | Ìý |
| Severance Costs | Ìý | 3 | Ìý |
| Natural Disasters and Other Casualty Events | QVC | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Fire related costs | Ìý | 147 | $ 250 |
| Insurance recoveries | Ìý | Ìý | 229 |
| Insurance receivable | Ìý | 47 | Ìý |
| Loss on inventory | Ìý | 95 | Ìý |
| Insurance recoveries received | Ìý | 280 | 100 |
| Insurance receivable | $ 35 | 35 | $ 129 |
| Gain on restructuring and fire-related costs, net of recoveries | Ìý | $ 139 | Ìý |
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- Definition Amount of restructuring costs and amount after deduction of insurance proceeds, of loss recognized in the income statement for an event or transaction that is unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence, or both. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts expected to be recovered under the terms of insurance contracts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in insurance settlements receivable, which are amounts due in settlement of a claim for reimbursement from an insurance company when the Company has suffered a loss covered under an insurance policy. The expectation is that such reimbursement will be received within one year of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount due in settlement of a claim for reimbursement from an insurance company when the Company has suffered a loss covered under an insurance policy. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of loss from reductions in inventory due to subsequent measurement adjustments, including, but not limited to, physical deterioration, obsolescence, or changes in price levels. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of insurance proceeds for an event or transaction that is unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence, or both. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount, before deduction of insurance proceeds, of loss recognized in the income statement for an event or transaction that is unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence, or both. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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