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Provisions (benefits) from Continuing Operations for Current and Deferred Income Taxes (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 28, 2012 | Jul. 30, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2010
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Federal, state and local tax benefits, stock-based compensation arrangements | $ 7.3 | $ 5.7 | $ 5.8

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