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Operating Leases - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |
Initial lease term of certain distribution centers and manufacturing and store locations, minimum (in months) | 1 month
Initial lease term of certain distribution centers and manufacturing and store locations, maximum (in months) | 60 months
Initial lease terms of most store locations, minimum (in months) | 36 months
Initial lease terms of most store locations, maximum (in months) | 48 months
Leasehold improvements, net book value | $ 1,827
Amortization period of leasehold improvements on operating leases (in months) | 36 months
Terms of semi-tractor leases (in months) | 36 months
Term of non-cancellable pick-up leases (in years) | 1 year
Renewal options for non-cancellable pick-up leases, maximum (in months) | 72 months
Average pick-up lease term, minimum (in months) | 28 months
Average pick-up lease term, maximum (in months) | 36 months
Leased Vehicles [Member] |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |
Aggregate residual value guarantee | 44,720
Loss on disposal reserve | $ 36

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