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Basis of Presentation and Background (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 Customer Contract Product Store Person
Organization and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Number of employees | 1,900
Number of suppliers | 750
Number of products | 10,000
Number of customers | 11,500
Number of distribution centers | 55

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