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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 12, 2014 | Jul. 20, 2013
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Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 0.9 | $ 3.6
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] |  |
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets measured fair value on nonrecurring basis | $ 0 | $ 1.4

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- Details
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- Definition Long Lived Assets Fair Value + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. + References No definition available. + Details
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