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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - Distributor | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Number of independent distributors | 3,600 | 3,700
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Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Financing period of distribution rights, years | 10 years |

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