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Receivables (Schedule Of Finance And Contract Receivables On Nonaccrual Status) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items] |  |
Unearned finance charges, finance receivables | $ 8.4 | $ 7.6
Unearned finance charges, contract receivable | $ 9.3 | $ 9.1

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