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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 4 Months Ended
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Apr. 23, 2016 | Apr. 25, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Changes in estimates | $ (96) |
Food Distribution Segment [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Changes in estimates | $ 120 |
Retail [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Changes in estimates |  | $ (287)

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