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Other Comprehensive Income or Loss - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 4 Months Ended
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Apr. 19, 2014 | Apr. 27, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Income loss reclassified from AOCI | $ 0.2 | $ 0.1
Increase in selling general and administrative expenses | 0.3 | 0.2
Decreased/Increased in income taxes | $ (0.1) | $ (0.1)

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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes, and in deferred and other tax liabilities and assets. + References No definition available. + Details
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