Canada Wind-Down (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 29, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 02, 2023 store
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Pre-tax loss on Canada write-off	[1]	$ 187
Derecognition of the accumulated comprehensive loss on foreign currency translation	[1]	33
Fair value of Nordstrom Canada investment		0
Outstanding intercompany liability to Nordstrom Canada		62
Contingent liabilities	[2]	77
Maximum potential undiscounted future minimum lease and real estate tax payments under guarantees		178
Other exit costs	[3]	12
Debtor-in-possession financing		11
Debtor-in-possession financing, borrowings outstanding		0
Net tax benefit		93
Termination and severance payments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other exit costs		10
Incremental employee trust commitment based on eligible employee claims		$ 8
Nordstrom, Inc
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Nordstrom, Inc. ownership of Nordstrom Canada		100.00%
Nordstrom Canada
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores | store			6
Canada Nordstrom Rack
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores | store			7

[1] Non-cash amounts are included in Canada wind-down costs on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

[2] Amounts are included in other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

[3] Other exit costs include funding an employee trust and professional fees.