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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jul. 01, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Shipping Costs | $ 8.7 | $ 7.3
Handling Costs | $ 35.7 | $ 37.2

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