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Merger, Restructuring, and Other Accruals - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 26, 2016
USD ($)
Store
Mar. 28, 2015
USD ($)
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]    
Number of retail stores expected to be closed through 2016 | Store 400  
Number of retail stores closed | Store 9  
Merger, restructuring, and other operating expenses, net $ 44 $ 43
Charges Incurred 6  
Merger, restructuring and other operating expenses other than liabilities 38  
Merger related expenses, Transaction and integration 11 24
Fixed assets and rent related expenses $ 5  
Minimum    
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]    
Number of retail stores expected to be closed in 2016 | Store 50  
Staples, Inc.    
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]    
Transaction expenses $ 22  
Merger, restructuring, and other operating expenses, net    
Merger Restructuring And Other Operating Expenses [Line Items]    
Gain on sale of warehouse facilities classified as assets held for sale   $ 19
Charges Incurred $ 6