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Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 05, 2012
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Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Nonaccrual Status [Line Items] |
Credit Pension fees | $ 15.1
Other accrued expenses | $ 9.7

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- Definition Accrued Pension And Other Liabilities + References No definition available. + Details
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Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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- Definition Other Accrued Expenses + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant