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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($) | Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($) ParticipantClass | Jan. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Rents Received from Subleases | $ | $ 2.2 | $ 5.3 | $ 5.0
Percentage of Associates Represent By Union |  | 9.00% |
Treasury's review period on proposed plan |  | 225 days |
Number of participant classes for employees benefit | ParticipantClass |  | 3 |

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