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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
	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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Restructuring reserve change in estimates.

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