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Stock-Based Compensation (Deferred Stock) - Additional Information (Detail) - shares | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 24, 2021 | Jan. 01, 2022 | Jan. 02, 2021
Annual Grants | Deferred Stock | Non Employee Directors |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Aggregate shares elected to receive | 5,931 |  | 51,840
Annual Grants | Deferred Stock | Non Employee Directors | Minimum |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Vesting period |  |  | 1 year
Retainer Conversion |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Retainers conversion into deferred shares | 100.00% |  |
Vesting period | 1 year |  |
Director Retainer Deferrals | Omnibus Plan | Deferred Stock | Non Employee Directors | Scenario Forecast |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Aggregate shares elected to receive |  | 2,209 |

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