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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Net [Member] |  |
Employee Retention Credit Receivable | $ 4.0 | $ 4.0
Employee Retention Credit [Member] |  |
Income From Tax Credits | 4.0 | 4.0
Employee Retention Credit [Member] | Warehouse and Processing [Member] |  |
Income From Tax Credits | 2.0 | 2.0
Employee Retention Credit [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] |  |
Income From Tax Credits | 1.2 | 1.2
Employee Retention Credit [Member] | Distribution Expenses [Member] |  |
Income From Tax Credits | 0.2 | 0.2
Employee Retention Credit [Member] | Selling and Marketing Expense [Member] |  |
Income From Tax Credits | $ 0.6 | $ 0.6

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