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Operating Segment Information - Summary of Sales by Type of Similar Products and Services (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 12, 2014 | Jul. 20, 2013 | Jul. 12, 2014 | Jul. 20, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidated net sales | $ 1,810,175 | $ 651,125 | $ 4,143,902 | $ 1,431,403
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%
Non Perishables [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidated net sales | 1,131,903 | 315,081 | 2,606,963 | 700,507
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale | 62.50% | 48.40% | 62.90% | 48.90%
Perishables [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidated net sales | 566,828 | 240,539 | 1,285,832 | 516,741
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale | 31.30% | 36.90% | 31.00% | 36.10%
Pharmacy [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidated net sales | 65,033 | 48,147 | 149,726 | 112,333
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale | 3.60% | 7.40% | 3.60% | 7.90%
Fuel [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidated net sales | $ 46,411 | $ 47,358 | $ 101,381 | $ 101,822
Percentage Consolidated Net Sale | 2.60% | 7.30% | 2.50% | 7.10%

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