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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 30 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 store | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total Restructuring Expenses | $ 537 | $ 845 | $ 561 | $ 14,617 |  |
Restructuring Program 2016 and 2017 |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total Restructuring Expenses |  |  |  |  |  | $ 38,800
Gain on Sale of Closed Store Properties |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, number of store closures | store |  |  |  |  | 139 |
Total Restructuring Expenses | $ (49) | $ 0 | $ (376) | 0 |  |
DAMI | Restructuring Program 2016 |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total Restructuring Expenses |  |  |  | $ 300 |  |

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