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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013 | Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015
Non-cash financing activities: |  |  |
Issuance of restricted stock to associates and directors | $ 4,106 | $ 8,361 | $ 7,191
Issuance of note payable on purchase of assets |  | 2,000 |
Capital lease obligations | 1,493 | 3,236 | 2,423
Non-cash investing activities: |  |  |
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable | 16,522 | 8,896 | 3,370
Receipt of notes receivable on sale of assets |  | 4,531 |
Capital lease asset additions | 1,493 | 3,236 | 2,423
Other supplemental cash flow information: |  |  |
Cash paid for interest | 7,765 | 19,178 | 22,990
Cash paid for income taxes | 13,951 | $ 23,531 | $ 27,429
Nash-Finch Company [Member] |  |  |
Non-cash investing activities: |  |  |
Issuance of common stock | $ 379,600 |  |

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