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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Shipping Costs | $ 39.1 | $ 42.8 | $ 44.6
Handling Costs | $ 155.4 | $ 170.1 | $ 181.2

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