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Shareholders' equity Stock-Based Compensation Related Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for Equity Awards (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 33,437	$ 26,608	$ 28,003
Income tax benefit	12,706	10,111	10,641
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	20,731	16,497	17,362
Per diluted share impact	$ 0.09	$ 0.07	$ 0.07
Stock options and other
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	3,001	4,255	15,135
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	18,105	14,362	12,868
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 12,331	$ 7,991	$ 0

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Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Per Diluted Share

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The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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