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Long - Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Notes Payable | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015
5.95% Notes, Due 2017 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Notes, stated percentage | 5.95% | 5.95%
Maturity date, notes | 2017 | 2017
3.5% notes, due 2021 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Notes, stated percentage | 3.50% | 3.50%
Maturity date, notes | 2021 | 2021
6.00% notes, due 2033 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Notes, stated percentage | 6.00% | 6.00%
Maturity date, notes | 2033 | 2033
6.45% Notes, Due 2037 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Notes, stated percentage | 6.45% | 6.45%
Maturity date, notes | 2037 | 2037

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