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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2014 Customer | Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 27, 2014 Customer | Sep. 28, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2014 Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Sep. 27, 2014 Accounts Receivable [Member] | Mar. 29, 2014 Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Shipping costs | $ 10 | $ 9 | $ 19 | $ 17 |  |  |
Handling costs | $ 45 | $ 52 | $ 87 | $ 91 |  |  |
Number Of Key Department Store Customers | 3 |  | 3 |  |  |  |
Contribution of Key Wholesale Customers |  |  |  |  | 25.00% | 40.00% | 12.00%

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