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Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Financial investments | $ 95 | $ 112
In-store displays, net | 35 | 34
Debenture expense | 25 | 28
Notes receivable | 2 | 1
Other | 27 | 34
Total | $ 184 | $ 209

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