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Restructuring and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring,Asset Impairment and Other (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 04, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Changes in estimates | $ (92)
Retail Segment [Member] |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Changes in estimates | (379)
Food Distribution Segment [Member] |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Changes in estimates | $ 287

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