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Accounts Receivable - Components of Current Finance and Contract Receivables (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Unearned finance charges, finance receivables	$ 12.7	$ 8.4
Unearned finance charges, contract receivable	$ 12.0	$ 9.3

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Deferred discounts finance charges and interest included in contract receivables current.

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Deferred discounts finance charges and interest included in notes and loans receivable current.

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