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Receivables - Components of Current Finance and Contract Receivables (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Unearned finance charges, finance receivables	$ 17.3	$ 16.9
Unearned finance charges, contract receivable	$ 15.4	$ 15.1

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

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