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Receivables - Components of Finance and Contract Receivables Beyond One Year (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 | $ 10.0 | $ 8.9
Unearned finance charges, contract receivable | $ 18.5 | $ 17.3

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