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Leases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 item | Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Option terms of lease | 5 years |
Minimum sublease rentals | $ 6,355 |
Number of sale leaseback transactions | 6 |
Total deemed landlord financing | $ 3,386 | $ 3,529
Shopping Center Or Building Leases [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Combined initial and option terms lease | 20 years |
Shopping Center Or Building Leases [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Combined initial and option terms lease | 25 years |
Ground Leases [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Combined initial and option terms lease | 30 years |
Ground Leases [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Combined initial and option terms lease | 40 years |

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