Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2016
USD ($)
| |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | $ 6,112 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 57 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 27 |
| Other | 2 |
| Balance, end of the year | 6,198 |
| QVC | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 5,149 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 27 |
| Balance, end of the year | 5,176 |
| zulily | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 860 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 57 |
| Balance, end of the year | 917 |
| Corporate and Other | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 103 |
| Other | 2 |
| Balance, end of the year | $ 105 |