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Summary of Total Cost and Employer Contributions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 07, 2023 | Oct. 08, 2022 | Oct. 07, 2023 | Oct. 08, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, plan name description |  |  | 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan |
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total cost and employer contributions | $ 7,083 | $ 6,511 | $ 24,152 | $ 22,664

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