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Receivables - Components of Current Finance and Contract Receivables (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 27, 2014 | Dec. 28, 2013
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Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Unearned finance charges, finance receivables | $ 16.1 | $ 14.1
Unearned finance charges, contract receivable | $ 14.0 | $ 13.0

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- Definition Deferred discounts finance charges and interest included in contract receivables current. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Deferred discounts finance charges and interest included in notes and loans receivable current. + References No definition available. + Details
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