Other income, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Other income, net [Abstract]
Value of property and its content of Lubbock store				$ 0
Insurance proceeds for inventory destroyed and fair value of building	$ 3,300
Gain on insurance recovery	$ 1,900	$ 1,914	$ 0

Amount of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and its content of stores. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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