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Other Charges - Operating Expenses (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Mexico Store Consolidation Plan [Member] | Mexico [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Store Consolidation Plan - Number of Stores Closed	14	8

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