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Other Charges - Operating Expenses Restructuring charges (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Store Consolidation Plan - Number of Stores Closed | 96 |  |  |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Future Lease Obligation |  |  |  | $ 1,229
Restructuring Charges |  |  |  | $ 4,569
u.s. core [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Store Consolidation Plan - Number of Stores Closed | 167 |  |  |
Mexico [Member] | Mexico Store Consolidation Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Store Consolidation Plan - Number of Stores Closed |  | 14 | 34 |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | $ 3,100 |

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