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Assets Held for Sale (Detail Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jul. 05, 2014
Jan. 03, 2015
Jan. 04, 2014
Office space and other location held for sale      
Assets Held For Sale and Net Gain On Disposition [Line Items]      
Assets held for sale $ 1.9us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleAtCarryingValue
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Distribution centers held for sale      
Assets Held For Sale and Net Gain On Disposition [Line Items]      
Assets held for sale   0.2us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleAtCarryingValue
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Selling, general and administrative expenses      
Assets Held For Sale and Net Gain On Disposition [Line Items]      
Recognized gain on sale of asset 5.1us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment
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Other current assets      
Assets Held For Sale and Net Gain On Disposition [Line Items]      
Total assets held for sale   $ 0.9us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent
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$ 2.6us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent
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