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Fees charged to customers for the delivery, generally by postal or freight service providers, of product or goods purchased.

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	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, liability	32,000		32,000
Fair Value, Observable inputs, Level 2 \| Other Current Assets and Other Long-Term Assets
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments, asset	123,000		123,000
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Commencement date	2013-03
Expiry date	Jun. 30, 2018
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Notional amount	$ 24,100,000