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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 27, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Accounts Receivable Reserves Allowances Current	$ 275rl_AccountsReceivableReservesAllowancesCurrent	$ 270rl_AccountsReceivableReservesAllowancesCurrent
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Total reserves and allowances for trade receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including (1) reserves for returns, discounts, end-of-season markdowns and operational charge backs; and (2) allowances for doubtful/uncollectible accounts.

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