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Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,392,925
Currency Exchange Rate Impact | (4,966)
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,387,959
North America |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 720,939
Currency Exchange Rate Impact | (1,035)
Goodwill, ending balance | 719,904
International |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 458,766
Currency Exchange Rate Impact | (3,501)
Goodwill, ending balance | 455,265
American Girl |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 213,220
Currency Exchange Rate Impact | (430)
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 212,790

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