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Disposition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2012 | Dec. 29, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership interest sold | 80.00%vfc_PercentageOfOwnershipInterestSold |
Gain on sale of business | $ 42,000 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness | $ 44,485 us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness

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- Definition Gain (loss) from sale or disposal of an organization or integrated set of activities (for example, but not limited to, a partnership or corporation) engaged in providing a product or service in a commercial, industrial, or professional environment. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Percentage Of Ownership Interest Sold + References No definition available. + Details
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