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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 6 Months Ended |
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Feb. 25, 2015 | Jul. 18, 2015 | Jan. 03, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition of intangible assets |  | $ 5,000 |
Additional indefinite lived intangible assets separately identified from goodwill |  | $ 455,000 | $ 455,000
Trademarks |  |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition of intangible assets | $ 5,000 |  |
Intangible assets estimated useful life | 20 years |  |

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