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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 36 Months Ended | 39 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) store | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 store | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2019 |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, number of store closures | store | 84 |  |  |
Total Restructuring Expenses | $ 13,281 | $ 906 |  |
Restructuring Program 2019 |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total Restructuring Expenses | 12,900 |  |  |
Restructuring Program 2016 and 2017 |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total Restructuring Expenses | 400 | 900 |  | $ 39,700
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 | $ 0 | $ (327) |  |

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