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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013 | Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment charges | $ 9,691 | $ 4,220 | $ 7,550
Changes in estimates | $ (1,333) | (136) | (563)
Military [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment charges |  | 880 |
Food Distribution Segment [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Changes in estimates |  | $ (300) | $ 200

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