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Schedule of Impairments by Reporting Segment that were Recognized (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 07, 2017 | Oct. 07, 2017
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived trademark asset impairments | $ 18,500 |
Finite-lived trademark asset impairments | 47,747 |
Total | 66,247 | $ 66,200
DSD Segment |  |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived trademark asset impairments | 18,500 |
Finite-lived trademark asset impairments | 36,612 |
Total | 55,112 |
Warehouse Segment |  |
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived trademark asset impairments | 11,135 |
Total | $ 11,135 |

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