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Significant Customer Concentrations Stock-Based Retailer Incentive Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Significant Customer Concentrations [Abstract]
Stock-based retailer incentive compensation	$ 1,967	$ 2,593	$ 3,576	$ 5,783

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We recognize the fair value of shares issued to retail distributors on the vesting date or as our right to repurchase lapses, as applicable.

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