Employee Separation	6 Months Ended
Employee Separation	Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE SEPARATION ACTIONS	EMPLOYEE SEPARATION ACTIONS We continuously monitor and manage the cost structure of our business to remain competitive within the industry. Restructuring charges related to employee separation actions are provided by segment. North America Segment In the first quarter of 2011, we announced plans to cease operations at one of our loss prevention centers in the U.S. The restructuring occurred through involuntary separations, attrition and retirements. In the second quarter of 2011 and the first half of 2011, we recognized pre-tax charges of $1 million and $7 million, respectively, in Operating expenses as a result of employee separation actions. In the first quarter of 2010, we announced plans to continue to restructure our U.S. operations to meet changing business conditions, including the decline in our receivables. The restructuring occurred through involuntary separations, attrition and retirements. In the second quarter of 2010 and the first half of 2010, we recognized pre-tax charges of $1 million and $14 million, respectively, in Operating expenses as a result of employee separation actions. In the second quarter of 2011, we released $1 million of this reserve. International Segment In the second quarter of 2011 and the first half of 2011, we recognized pre-tax charges of $3 million (including $1 million for retirement plan benefits), in Operating expenses for employee separation actions primarily in European locations. In the second quarter of 2010 and the first half of 2010, we recognized pre-tax charges of $4 million and $6 million (including $1 million for retirement plan benefits), respectively, in Operating expenses for employee separation actions primarily in European locations.

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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