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Restructuring and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2015	Apr. 19, 2014
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Changes in estimates	$ (287)sptn_RestructuringReserveChangeInEstimates	$ (399)sptn_RestructuringReserveChangeInEstimates
Retail Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
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