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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Detail Textuals 1) (Selling, general and administrative expenses, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 04, 2014 | Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Shipping and handling costs | $ 99.7 | $ 91.2 | $ 87.9
Advertising costs | $ 1.2 | $ 1.1 | $ 1.9

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