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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 03, 2014
Jul. 28, 2013
Jul. 29, 2012
Beginning Balance $ 11 $ 10 $ 11
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense 115 116 113
Deductions (116) (115) (114)
Acquisitions 2 0 0
Ending Balance 12 11 10
Actual Returns 118 124 122
Reserve for Cash Discount [Member]
     
Beginning Balance 5 4 5
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense 114 114 112
Deductions (115) (113) (113)
Acquisitions 0 0 0
Ending Balance 4 5 4
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
     
Beginning Balance 2 2 2
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense 0 1 1
Deductions (1) (1) (1)
Acquisitions 2 0 0
Ending Balance 3 2 2
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
     
Beginning Balance 4 [1] 4 [1] 4 [1]
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense 1 [1] 1 [1] 0 [1]
Deductions 0 [1] (1) [1] 0 [1]
Acquisitions 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Ending Balance $ 5 [1] $ 4 [1] $ 4 [1]
Maximum [Member]
     
Percentage Of Actual Returns 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
[1] The returns reserve is evaluated quarterly and adjusted accordingly. During each period, returns are charged to net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as incurred. Actual returns were approximately $118 in 2014, $124 in 2013 and $122 in 2012, or less than 2% of net sales.