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Merger - Intangible Assets Acquired (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 04, 2014
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible Assets | $ 28,550
Trade Name [Member] |
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
IntangibleAssets | 6,700
Useful Life | Indefinite
Customer lists [Member] |
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible Assets | 5,100
Useful Life | 7 years
Customer relationships [Member] |
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible Assets | 12,100
Useful Life | 20 years
Favorable leases [Member] |
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Intangible Assets | $ 4,650
Favorable leases [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Useful Life | 7 years
Favorable leases [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
Acquired Finite And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Useful Life | 22 years

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