Depreciation and Amortization Expense and Capital Expenditures (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Non-cash capital expenditures, capitalization of fixed assets and recognition of related obligations	$ 13.4	$ 3.6	$ 6.5

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The amount of investments that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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