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Business Acquisitions - Addition to Goodwill within Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 15, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	$ 418.9	$ 419.6
Performance Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	76.5
Lifestyle Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill from the acquisition of PLG	$ 342.4

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