Document and Entity Information
Number of legal cases
Number of Legal Cases
The number of legal cases relating to its business or financial condition.
Number of Designees Required to Resign from Entity's Board of Directors
Number of designees required to resign from the entity's board of directors
Represents the number of designees required to resign from the entity's board of directors due to sale of common stock.
Number of Members of Board of Directors to be Designated
Number of members of board of directors to be designated
Represents the number of members of the board of directors to be designated by the related party due to its ownership of a specified percentage of the entity's common stock.
Number of Members of Board of Directors
Number of members of board of directors
Represents the number of members of the board of directors.
Number of Members of Board of Directors Prior to Sale
Number of members of board of directors prior to sale
Represents the number of members of the board of directors prior to sale.
Award Type [Axis]
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Includes disclosure of claims held for amounts due a company and a description of the company's securitization facilities.
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, Net of Stock Issuance Costs
The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity, net of the cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security.
Proceeds from sale of inventory
Proceeds from Sale of Inventory
The cash inflow from the sale of inventory at individual stores or groups of stores sold to another entity, as opposed to inventory sold in the normal course of business.
Change in zero balance cash accounts
Proceeds from Repayments of Zero Balance Cash Accounts
The net cash inflow (outflow) from Zero Balance Cash Accounts.
Amendment Description
Accrued salaries, wages and other current liabilities
Employee Related Liabilities and Other Liabilities, Current
Represents current obligations for wages, benefits, sales and other taxes, rent and other store expenses, and other costs incurred as of the balance sheet date. All items are expected to be paid within one year of the balance sheet date.
Amendment Flag
Obligations under financing leases
Represents the amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal through the balance sheet date.
Capital Lease Obligations Current and Noncurrent
Lease termination and impairment charges
Lease Termination and Impairment Charges.
Lease termination and impairment charges consist of charges incurred to terminate store and equipment leases and charges incurred to impair assets whose carrying values are determined not to be fully recoverable.
Percentage of Pharmacy Business Affected by Rate Compression
Percentage of pharmacy business affected by rate compression
Represents the minimum percentage of pharmacy business affected by the rate compression.
Number of Stores to Exit or Relocate
Number of stores
Represents the number of leased stores that have been closed or relocated during the period.
Number of distribution centers
Represents the number of distribution centers, which the management intends to relocate or close.
Number of Distribution Centers to Exit or Relocate
Number of Locations to Exit or Relocate
Total number of locations
Represents the total number of leased store and distribution center leases that have been closed or relocated during the period.
Number of Leased Distribution Centers to Exit or Relocate
Represents the number of leased distribution centers that have been closed or relocated during the period.
Number of leased distribution centers (in centers)
Preferred stock beneficial conversion
Preferred Stock Beneficial Conversion
Increase to additional paid in capital due to the granting of preferred stock that was convertible into common stock when the fair market value of the related common stock at grant date of the preferred dividends was higher than the conversion rate.
Debt Instrument Issuance as Percentage of Par Value
Percentage of par value at which debt was issued
Represents the amount of debt issued as a percentage of its par value.
Exchange of restricted shares for taxes (in shares)
Exchange of Restricted Stock for Taxes, Shares
Number of shares of restricted stock sold back to the company in exchange for cash necessary for the holder to pay income taxes related to vested shares.
Adjustment to Stock Issuance Costs.
Adjustment to issuance costs of Series I preferred stock
Adjustment to Stock Issuance Costs
Amortization of restricted stock balance
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Amortization of Restricted Stock Balance
Increase in additional paid in capital due to the vesting of restricted shares.
Exchange of restricted shares for taxes
Exchange of Restricted Stock for Taxes, Value
Value of restricted stock sold back to the company in exchange for cash necessary for the holder to pay income taxes related to vested shares.
Tax benefit on adjustment to initially apply FAS No. 158
Application of Recognition Provisions of SFAS 158, Effect on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Tax
Tax effect of adjustment of accumulated other comprehensive income to reflect the application of FAS 158 recognition provisions. It excludes the adjustment to other comprehensive income to eliminate additional minimum pension liability (AML), as well as related intangible assets.
Preferred Stock-Series I
Outstanding nonredeemable series I preferred stock or outstanding series I preferred stock.
Series I Preferred Stock [Member]
The net change during the reporting period in the amount owed by the reporting entity to counterparties in securitized receivable transactions.
Increase (Decrease) in Net Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization
Net repayments to accounts receivable securitization
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities [Text Block]
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities
Description and amounts for obligations incurred through the end of the reporting period that relate to salaries, benefits, sales and personal property taxes, occupancy and other stores expenses.
Schedule of Lease Termination and Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts relating to lease termination and impairment charges
Tabular disclosure of lease termination and impairment charges consist of charges incurred to terminate store and equipment leases and charges incurred to impair assets whose carrying values are determined not to be fully recoverable.
Sale Leaseback Transactions
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Other Current Liabilities
Gain on sale of assets, net
The gains and losses included in earnings resulting from the sale or disposal of tangible and intangible assets.
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Tangible and Intangible
Gains Losses on Restructuring of Debt And Related Fees
Loss on debt modifications and retirements, net
For a debtor, the aggregate gain or loss recognized on the restructuring of payables arises from the difference between the book value of the debt before the restructuring and the fair value of the payments on the debt after restructuring is complete. Also includes fees incurred related to the restructuring or modification that are recorded in the income statement.
Gain on debt modifications and retirements, net
Recoverable Indemnification Asset
Represents the carrying amount of recoverable indemnification asset included in other assets in consolidated balance sheets, to reflect the indemnification for certain tax liabilities.
Recoverable indemnification asset from Jean Coutu Group
Number of Audit Cycles for which Revenue Agent Report was Received
Represents the number of audit cycles for which the revenue agent report has been received.
Number of audit cycles for which revenue agent report has been received
Recognition of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Recognition of unrecognized tax benefits
Represents the recognized tax benefits due to previously unrecognized tax benefits offset by the accrual of state and local taxes and adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits.
Represents the low end of the range of the tax year(s) being audited in connection with the state income tax returns examination, after filing of the respective return.
Period of state income tax returns subject to examination, low end of range
Income Tax Examination Years under Examination, Low End of Range
Income Tax Examination Years under Examination, High End of Range
Represents the high end of the range of the tax year(s) being audited in connection with the state income tax returns examination, after filing of the respective return.
Period of state income tax returns subject to examination, high end of range
Document Period End Date
Craig et al
Represents the information pertaining to Craig et al action.
Craig [Member]
Craig et al and Ibea
Craig and Ibea [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to Craig et al and Ibea actions.
Indergit
Represents the information pertaining to Indergit action.
Indergit [Member]
Ibea [Member]
Ibea
Represents the information pertaining to Ibea action.
Number of Current and Former Store Managers to Whom Notice Sent
Represents the number of current and former store managers to whom notice has been sent.
Number of current and former store managers to whom notice has been sent
Number of Current and Former Store Managers Joined to Action
Represents the number of current and former store managers who have joined the legal action.
Number of current and former store managers who joined the action
Number of Current and Former Assistant Store Managers to Whom Notice Sent
Number of current and former assistant store managers to whom notice has been sent
Represents the number of current and former assistant store managers to whom notice has been sent.
Number of Current and Former Assistant Store Managers Joined to Action
Number of current and former assistant store managers who joined the action
Represents the number of current and former assistant store managers who have joined the legal action.
Number of Former Salaried Comanagers to Whom Notice Sent
Number of former salaried co-managers to whom notice has been sent
Represents the number of former salaried co-managers to whom notice has been sent.
Entity [Domain]
Number of Former Salaried Comanagers Joined to Action
Number of former salaried co-managers who joined the action
Represents the number of former salaried co-managers who have joined the legal action.
Prescription files
Represents the information pertaining to prescription files.
Prescription Files [Member]
Unfavorable lease intangibles
Represents the unfavorable leases on stores acquired in a business combination.
Unfavorable Lease [Member]
Non Employee Service Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Percentage of Portion of Award Vesting Right in Year Two
Represents the percentage of the portion of award vesting right in year two related to stock awards granted to non-employee directors.
Portion of non-employee director award vesting in year two (as a percent)
Non Employee Service Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Percentage of Portion of Award Vesting Right in Year Three
Represents the percentage of the portion of award vesting right in year three related to stock awards granted to non-employee directors.
Portion of non-employee director award vesting in year three (as a percent)
Non Employee Service Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Percentage of Portion of Award Vesting Right in Year One
Represents the percentage of the portion of award vesting right in year one related to stock awards granted to non-employee directors.
Portion of non-employee director award vesting in year one (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of the portion of stock options and awards vesting in year three related to stock options and awards.
Employee Service Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Option and Award Percentage of Portion of Award Vesting Right in Year Three
Portion of employee stock options and awards vesting in year three (as a percent)
Employee Service Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Option and Award Percentage of Portion of Award Vesting Right in Year Four
Portion of employee stock options and awards vesting in year four (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of the portion of stock options and awards vesting in year four related to stock options and awards.
Represents the favorable leases on stores acquired in a business combination and other.
Favorable Leases and Other [Member]
Favorable leases and other
New stock options
Stock options awarded under the Stock Option Exchange Program launched on March 21, 2011. The program allowed eligible associates the opportunity to surrender certain stock options for a lesser number of new stock options with a strike price determined based on the closing market price on April 21, 2011.
New Employee Stock Option [Member]
Pertains to awards from Stock Options and Restricted Stock.
Stock options and restricted stock
Stock Option and Restricted Stock [Member]
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Options, Cancelled under Program, Floor Exercise Price to be Exceeded
Options cancelled, exercise price in excess of specified price (in dollars per share)
The exercise price required to be exceeded in order for the stock option to be cancelled under the Stock Option Exchange Program.
Remaining weighted average amortization period
The remaining amortization period of a major finite-lived intangible asset class.
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period
Schedule of Indebtedness and Credit Agreements [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of debt instrument and capital lease obligations.
Summary of indebtedness and lease financing obligations
Schedule of Indebtedness and Credit Agreements [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to debt instrument and capital lease obligations.
Pertinent information about each debt instrument or capital lease obligation.
Indebtedness and Credit Agreements Type [Axis]
Account Receivable Facility [Axis]
The information that pertains to financing available to the entity via the sale of accounts receivable.
Indebtedness and Credit Agreements Type [Domain]
Type of debt instrument or capital lease obligation.
Senior Notes 9.25 Percent Due March 2020 [Member]
Represents the senior notes bearing an interest rate of 9.25 percent, due in March 2020.
9.25% senior notes due March 2020
9.75% senior secured notes (senior lien) due June 2016
Represents senior secured notes bearing an interest rate of 9.75 percent, due in June 2016.
Senior Secured Notes 9.75 Percent Senior Lien Due June 2016 [Member]
8.00% senior secured notes (senior lien) due August 2020
Represents senior secured notes bearing an interest rate of 8.00 percent, due in August 2020.
Senior Secured Notes 8 Percent Senior Lien Due August 2020 [Member]
10.375% senior secured notes (second lien) due July 2016
Represents senior secured notes bearing an interest rate of 10.375 percent, due in July 2016.
Senior Secured Notes 10.375 Percent Second Lien Due July 2016 [Member]
7.5% senior secured notes (second lien) due March 2017
Represents senior secured notes bearing an interest rate of 7.5 percent, due in March 2017.
Senior Secured Notes 7.5 Percent Second Lien Due March 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Accounts Receivable Facility [Domain]
The identification of the specific account receivable facility.
First Lien Facility [Member]
First Lien Facility
Represents the first lien facility under accounts receivable securitization term loan.
Second Lien Facility [Member]
Second Lien Facility
Represents the second lien facility under accounts receivable securitization term loan.
10.25% senior secured notes (second lien) due October 2019
Represents senior secured notes bearing an interest rate of 10.25 percent, due in October 2019.
Senior Secured Notes 10.25 Percent Second Lien Due October 2019 [Member]
LIBOR
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base L I B O R [Member]
Citibank's base rate
The prime interest rate (the interest rate charged by banks to their most creditworthy customers) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Prime [Member]
Indebtedness and credit agreements
Indebtedness and Credit Agreements [Line Items]
Senior secured revolving credit facility due August 2015
Represents senior secured revolving facility, which is due in August 2015.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Due August 2015 [Member]
Senior secured credit facility
Represents the information pertaining to senior secured credit facility.
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Tranche 2 Term Loan June 2014
Represents Tranche 2 of the senior secured facility as a term loan, which is due in June 2014.
Senior Secured Credit Facility Tranche 2 Term Loan Due June 2014 [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facility, Tranche 5 Term Loan, Due 2018 [Member]
Tranche 5 Term Loan due 2018
Represents Tranche 5 of the senior secured facility as a term loan, which is due in 2018.
Represents Tranche 5 of the senior secured revolving facility as a term loan, which is due in March 2018.
Senior Secured Credit Facility Tranche 5 Term Loan Due March 2018 [Member]
Tranche 5 Term Loan due March 2018
8.625% senior notes due March 1, 2015
Represents senior notes bearing an interest rate of 8.625 percent, due in March 2015.
Senior Notes 8.625 Percent Due March 2015 [Member]
8.625% senior notes due March, 2015
Tranche 3 Term Loan due June 2014
Represents Tranche 3 of the senior secured facility as a term loan, which is due in June 2014.
Senior Secured Credit Facility Tranche 3 Term Loan Due June 2014 [Member]
Other secured
A collateralized debt obligation not otherwise disclosed.
Other Secured Debt [Member]
Guaranteed Unsecured Debt:
Represents the information pertaining to guaranteed unsecured debt.
Guaranteed Unsecured Debt [Member]
9.375% senior notes due December 2015
Represents senior notes bearing an interest rate of 9.375 percent, due in December 2015.
Senior Notes 9.375 Percent Due December 2015 [Member]
9.5% senior notes due June 2017
Represents senior notes bearing an interest rate of 9.5 percent, due in Jun 2017.
Senior Notes 9.5 Percent Due June 2017 [Member]
Tranche 4 term loan
Represents the information pertaining to tranche 4 term loan.
Tranche 4 Term Loan [Member]
Unsecured Unguaranteed Debt
Represents the information pertaining to unsecured unguaranteed debt.
Unsecured Unguaranteed Debt [Member]
Basis of Presentation
8.625% senior notes due March 2015, 9.375% senior notes due December 2015 and 6.875% senior debentures due August 2013
Represents senior notes bearing an interest rate of 8.625 percent, due in March 2015, senior notes bearing an interest rate of 9.375 percent, due in December 2015, and senior debentures bearing an interest rate of 6.875 percent, due in August 2013.
Senior Notes 8.625 Percent Due March 2015 and Senior Notes 9.375 Percent Due December 2015 and Senior Debentures 6.875 Percent Due August 2013 [Member]
9.25% senior notes due June 2013
Represents the senior notes bearing an interest rate of 9.25 percent, due in Jun 2013.
Senior Notes 9.25 Percent Due June 2013 [Member]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
7.7% notes due February 2027
Represents the notes bearing an interest rate of 7.7 percent, due in February 2027.
Notes 7.7 Percent Due Feb 2027 [Member]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Represents the fixed-rate senior notes bearing an interest rate of 6.875 percent, due in December 2028.
Fixed Rate 6.875 Percent Senior Notes Due December 2028 [Member]
6.875% fixed-rate senior notes due December 2028
Entity Current Reporting Status
6.875% senior debentures due August 2013
Represents the senior debentures bearing an interest rate of 6.875 percent, due in August 2013.
Senior Debentures 6.875 Percent Due August 2013 [Member]
Entity Filer Category
8.5% convertible notes due May 2015
Represents the convertible notes bearing an interest rate of 8.5 percent, due in May 2015.
Convertible Notes 8.5 Percent Due May 2015 [Member]
Entity Public Float
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis]
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Entity Registrant Name
Refinancing [Abstract]
Refinancing
Entity Central Index Key
Debt Instrument Percentage of Penalty on Outstanding Principal Amount
The amount of penalty paid as of the balance sheet date on the outstanding amount of borrowing.
Percentage of penalty on principal amount outstanding
Number of months senior credit facility has restrictions
Represents the number of months after15 months following the current fiscal year end the senior credit facility restricts the amount of secured second priority debt and unsecured debt the entity may have outstanding in addition to borrowings under the senior secured credit facility and existing indebtedness, subject to limitations on the amount of such debt that shall mature or required scheduled payments of principal prior to specified date.
Number Months Senior Credit Facility Has Restrictions
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity, Required for Convertible Note Mandatory Repurchase, Low End of Range
Minimum remaining borrowing capacity required on line of credit for mandatory repurchase of convertible note
The low end of the range of the amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility that is required before debt may be mandatorily repurchased, as defined in the line of credit amendment.
Number of Term Loans Subject to Senior Secured Credit Facility
Number of term loans
Represents the number of term loans under the senior secured credit facility.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Debt Instrument Percentage of Prepayment Fee, Subject to Refinance within First Year after Issuance
Percentage of prepayment fee in the event of refinanced within the first year after issuance
Represents the percentage of prepayment fee in the event it is refinanced within the first year after issuance.
Represents the maximum amount of accumulated cash on hand allowed at any time there are revolving loans outstanding.
Maximum Amount of Accumulated Cash on Hand Allowed with Outstanding Revolving Loans
Maximum amount of accumulated cash on hand allowed with outstanding revolving loans
Represents the maximum amount of accumulated cash on hand allowed over three consecutive business days when there are revolving loans outstanding.
Maximum Amount of Accumulated Cash on Hand Allowed with Outstanding Revolving Loans Three Consecutive Business Days
Maximum amount of accumulated cash on hand allowed over three days with outstanding revolving loans
Number of Consecutive Business Days
Number of consecutive business days
Represents the number of consecutive days over which revolver borrowings and availability are measured to determine limits on accumulation of cash on hand.
Threshold Revolver, Availability and Amount Held on Deposit with Senior Collateral Agent
Sum of revolver availability and amount held on deposit with the senior collateral agent in the concentration account, maximum
Represents the threshold sum of revolver availability and amounts held on deposit with the senior collateral agent in a concentration account, below which funds in the entity's deposit accounts are swept into a concentration account to repay revolving loans and be held as collateral against senior obligations.
Secured Second Priority Debt and Unsecured Debt Maximum Amount Outstanding, Requirement Per Agreement
Maximum amount of secured second priority debt and unsecured debt that may be outstanding per agreement
Represents the maximum amount of secured second priority debt and unsecured debt that may be outstanding per agreement.
Line of Credit Facility, Threshold Amount of Availability for Fixed Charge Coverage Requirements
Represents the threshold amount of availability on the revolving credit facility, below which the entity is required to maintain a specified minimum fixed charge coverage ratio per the covenant terms.
Threshold availability on revolving credit facility to trigger fixed charge coverage requirements
Secured Second Priority Debt and Unsecured Debt Maximum Amount that May Mature or Require Scheduled Principal Payments Per Agreement
Represents the maximum amount of secured second priority debt and unsecured debt that may mature or require scheduled principal payments prior to a specified date per agreement.
Maximum amount of secured second priority debt and unsecured debt that may mature or require scheduled principal payments prior to June 4, 2014, per agreement
Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (as a percent)
Represents the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio that must be maintained by the entity under the debt covenants, if borrowing capacity falls below a specified level. It represents the number of times the company can cover its fixed charges per year.
Increase in Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Increase in fixed charge coverage ratio
Represents the increase in fixed charge coverage ratio that must be maintained by the entity.
Accrued salaries, wages and other current liabilities
Outstanding Principal Amount Greater than Event of Default, if Entity Fails to Make Required Payment
Debts with outstanding principal amount in excess of specified amount , event of default, if entity fails to make required payment
Represents the outstanding principal amount of debt in excess of specified amount. If the company fails to make any required payment on these debts, it is considered as an event of default.
Additional Amount of Secured and Unsecured Debt Incurred under Covenants Compliance
Amount of additional secured and unsecured debt that could be incurred under indentures
Represents the amount of additional secured and unsecured debt that could be incurred under indentures that govern the entity's secured and guaranteed unsecured notes.
Members of Board of Directors Required to Approve Certain Transactions
Total number of directors required to approve certain transactions
Represents the total number of directors required to approve certain transactions.
Percentage points added to the reference rate, low end of range
The low end of the range of the percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Low End of Range
Debt Instrument Basis Spread on Variable Rate, High End of Range
Percentage points added to the reference rate, high end of range
The high end of the range of the percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage, Low End of Range
Percentage of fee payable on daily unused revolver availability, low end of range
Low end of the range for fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage, High End of Range
High end of the range for fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.
Percentage of fee payable on daily unused revolver availability, high end of range
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Number of Days Term Loan Maturity Must Extend Beyond
Minimum number of days the Company may extend the due date
Represents the number of days past the later possible maturity date of the line of credit facility that the associated term loan must be extended for an earlier line of credit facility maturity date not to be in effect.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Minimum remaining borrowing capacity required on line of credit before debt is repaid or refinanced
The low end of the range of the amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility that is required before debt may be repaid, or refinanced, as defined in the line of credit agreement.
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Required for Repayment or Refinancing, Low End of Range
Schedule of Closed Store and Distribution Center Charges [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the closed store and distribution center charges related to new closures, changes in assumptions and interest accretion.
Schedule of closed store and distribution center charges related to new closures, changes in assumptions and interest accretion
Tabular disclosure of operating losses of closed stores or stores that are approved for closure.
Schedule of operating losses related to stores
Schedule of Operating Losses of Closed Stores or Stores Approved for Closure [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of revenue and income (loss) before income tax of closed stores or stores that are approved for closure.
Schedule of Revenue and Income (Loss) before Income Taxes of Closed Stores or Stores Approved for Closure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of revenue and income (loss) before income taxes of stores
Lease termination charges
Closing of a facility associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan and equipment lease exit charges.
Facility and Equipment Lease Exit Charges [Member]
Impairment charges
Impairment of Assets [Member]
Represents the amounts of Impairment Charges of long-lived assets.
Restructuring Interest Accretion
Interest accretion
Represents the amount of interest accretion related to closed stores.
Closed Stores and Stores Approved for Closure [Abstract]
Revenues and operating losses of closed stores or stores approved for closure
Number of facilities
Number of Facilities
Represents the number of facilities.
Inventory Liquidation Charges
Charge resulting from the reduction in the valuation of excess inventory from the carrying amount to net realizable value, plus any costs of holding and disposing of those inventories.
Inventory liquidation charges
Assets Held for Use, Long Lived Fair Value Disclosure
Long-lived assets that are held for use in normal operations and not anticipated to be sold in less than one year.
Fair value of long-lived assets held for use
Legal Entity [Axis]
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Basis Floor
Represents the floor for the reference rate used to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.
LIBOR floor (as a percent)
Document Type
Brooks Eckerd, Pending tax audit for pre-acquisition period
Represents the pending pre-acquisition period, of audit, of Brooks Eckerd, at the completion of which the tax expense would decrease.
Pending Pre Acquisition Period Audit of Brooks Eckerd [Member]
Compliance with NYSE's Regulations
Compliance with N Y S E Regulations [Text Block}
Compliance with NYSE's Regulations
Represents the entire disclosure pertaining to the NYSE listing rules.
Redeemable Preferred Stock
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans Year Contributions Exceeded More than 5 Percent of Total Contributions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of year contributions to plan that exceeded more than 5 percent of the total contributions
Tabular disclosure of year contributions to plan exceeded more than 5 percent of the total contributions for the multiemployer plans.
Multiemployer Plans that Provide Pension Benefits
Represents the entire disclosure of the company's multiemployer defined benefit pension plans.
Multiemployer Pension Plans [Text Block]
Income Tax Reconciliation Recoverable AMT Tax Due to Special 5 Year NOL Carry back
The sum of the differences between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pre-tax income from continuing operations attributable to recoverable amount tax due to special 5 years nonoperating loss carry back under enacted tax laws.
Recoverable AMT tax due to special 5-year NOL carryback
Common Stock Minimum Average Closing Price
Minimum average closing price at which NYSE's Listed Company Manual requires the common stock to trade (in dollars per share)
Represents the minimum average closing price at which NYSE's Listed Company Manual requires the company's common stock to trade.
Accounts receivable
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to accounts receivable related items which can only be realized if sufficient taxable income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Deferred Tax Assets Accounts Receivable
Long-lived assets
Deferred Tax Assets Long lived Assets
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to long-lived asset related items which can only be realized if sufficient taxable income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Tax Credit Carryforwards Alternative Minimum Tax
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards
The amount of tax credit carry forward pertaining to alternative minimum tax, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Accrued Store Expense Current
Accrued store expense
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for expense related to store.
Preferred Stock Redemption Accretion Instrument Value
Preferred stock value included in other non-current liabilities
Represents the amount of the redeemable preferred stock included in Other Non-Current Liabilities as on the balance sheet date.
Preferred Stock Convertible Conversion Price Per Share
Conversion rate (in dollars per share)
Represents the per share conversion price.
Redemption percentage of the liquidation preference per share
Preferred Stock Redemption, Percentage of Liquidation Preference Per Share
The redemption percentage of the liquidation preference per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividend at which the preferred stock of the entity that has priority over common stock in the distribution of dividends and in the event of liquidation of the entity is redeemed or may be called.
Plans Zone [Axis]
Information for plans by funding status category.
Plans Zone [Domain]
The general categories used to describe plan funding status.
Represents the information about SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund 1199.
SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund 1199 [Member]
1199 SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan [Member]
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
Represents the information about Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan.
Southern California United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Drug Employers Pension Fund
Represents the information about Southern California United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Drug Employers Pension Fund.
Southern California United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Drug Employers Pension Fund [Member]
Northern California Pharmacists Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Plan [Member]
Northern California Pharmacists, Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Plan
Represents the information about Northern California Pharmacists, Clerks and Drug Employers Pension Plan.
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Industry Pension Fund [Member]
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union-Industry Pension Fund
Represents the information about United Food & Commercial Workers International Union-Industry Pension Fund.
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Employer Pension Fund [Member]
United Food and Commercial Workers Union-Employer Pension Fund
Represents the information about United Food and Commercial Workers Union-Employer Pension Fund.
Other Funds [Member]
Other Funds
Represents all other funds under multiemployer plans of the entity.
N W O H Pension Fund [Member]
NW OH Pension Fund
Represents the information about NW OH Pension Fund.
Multiemployer Pension Plans Percentage of Plan Funded
The percentage of plan funded.
Percentage of plan funded
Multiemployer Plans Minimum Contribution Percentage
Minimum funding requirements (as a percent)
Represents the minimum contribution(s) as a percentage of gross wages earned per associate, required for future periods to a multiemployer plan by collective bargaining arrangements, statutory obligations, or other contractual obligations.
Red Zone [Member]
Red Zone
The information about the red (critical) zone.
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Yellow Zone [Member]
Yellow Zone
The information about the yellow (endangered) zone.
Green Zone [Member]
Green Zone
The information about the green (healthy) zone.
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan 1990 [Member]
1990 Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 1990 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.
Stock Award [Member]
Stock awards
Represents the information pertaining to stock incentive awards which may include SARs, phantom stock, restricted stock, stock bonus awards and other awards.
Stock Option Plan 1999 [Member]
1999 Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 1999 Stock Option Plan.
Omnibus Equity Plan 2000 [Member]
2000 Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 2000 Omnibus Equity Plan.
Stock Option Plan 2001 [Member]
2001 Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 2001 Stock Option Plan.
Omnibus Equity Plan 2004 [Member]
2004 Omnibus Equity Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 2004 Omnibus Equity Plan.
Omnibus Equity Plan 2006 [Member]
2006 Omnibus Equity Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 2006 Omnibus Equity Plan.
Omnibus Equity Plan 2010 [Member]
2010 Omnibus Equity Plan
Represents the information pertaining to 2010 Omnibus Equity Plan.
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Jean Coutu Group [Member]
Jean Coutu Group
Represents information related to Jean Coutu Group.
Leonard Green and Partners L P [Member]
Leonard Green & Partners, L. P.
Represents information related to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
Ownership Percentage by Third Party
Percentage of voting power owned by third party
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity owned by third party.
Related Party Transaction Monthly Fee Paid in Arrears for Consulting Services
Represents the monthly fee which is paid to a related party in arrears, for consulting services.
Monthly fee, paid in arrears, for consulting services
Tabular disclosure of long-lived, depreciable assets that are subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and transaction involving the entity's sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the entity and are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Examples may include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.
Schedule of Capital Leases and Sale Leasebacks Transaction Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net book values of assets under capital leases and sale-leasebacks accounted for under the financing method
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of lease finance obligations
Tabular disclosure of capital lease obligations with current and noncurrent portion including sale-leaseback obligation.
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases and Operating Lease [Table Text Block]
Schedule of minimum lease payments for all properties under a lease agreement
Tabular disclosure of future minimum lease payments as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented in aggregate and for each of the five years succeeding fiscal years with separate deductions from the total for the amount representing executor costs, including any profit thereon, included in the minimum lease payments and for the amount of the imputed interest necessary to reduce the net minimum lease payments to present value under capital lease and operating lease.
Initial lease terms under noncancellable operating and capital leases
Lease Agreement Initial Period
Represents the initial period of the lease.
Closing Sales Price Number of Consecutive Trading Days over which Common Stock of Entity Must Trade
Represents the number of consecutive trading days for calculating minimum average closing price.
Consecutive trading-day period over which common stock must trade
Number of Months after Receipt of Notice to Regain Compliance with N Y S Es Price Condition
Represents the number of months from receipt of the notice to regain compliance with the NYSE's price condition.
Number of months from receipt of the notice to regain compliance with the NYSE's price condition
Initial terms of noncancellable operating lease
Represents the initial period of noncancellable operating lease.
Noncancellable Operating Leases Initial Period
Number of Owned Properties Sold
Number of owned properties sold
Represents the number of owned properties sold to independent third parties.
Number of Operating Stores Sold
Number of operating stores sold
Represents the number of owned operating stores sold to independent third parties.
Schedule of Capital Leases and Sale Leaseback Transaction Assets [Table]
Schedule of long-lived, depreciable assets that are subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and transaction involving the entity's sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the entity and are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Examples may include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.
Capital Leases and Sale Leaseback Transaction Assets [Line Items]
Net book values of assets under capital leases and sale-leasebacks
Capital Leases and Sale Leaseback Transaction Assets Gross
Gross value
Property, plant, or equipment held under lease agreements classified as an asset and historical cost of the asset(s) sold in connection with the sale of the property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.
Capital Leases Lessee Balance Sheet and Sale Leaseback Transaction Assets by Major Class Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated depreciation
The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and in connection with the property sold to another party and leased back to the seller.
Capital Leases Balance Sheet and Sale Leaseback Transaction Assets by Major Class Net
Net value
The total gross amount less the charge for the use of the long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and in connection with the sale of the property to another party and lease back to the seller.
Sale Leaseback Transaction Obligations
Sale-leaseback obligations
Represents the amount of obligations in connection with the transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller accounted for under financing method.
Multiemployer Plan Percentage Contribution over which Contributed
Company listed in these plan's Forms 5500 as providing more than specified percentage of the total contributions
This element represents the percentage above which, the company has contributed to the plans and listed in its plans' Forms 5500.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted shares and restricted stock units
Restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation.
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Describes an entity's accounting policy related to insurance.
Insurance
Insurance [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy related to facility closing costs and lease exit charges.
Facility Closing Costs and Lease Exit Charges
Facility Closing Costs and Lease Exit Charges [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy related to sales tax collected.
Sales Tax Collected
Sales Tax Collected [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy related to business risks and management's plans.
Certain Business Risks and Management's Plans
Certain Business Risks and Managements Plans [Policy Text Block]
Description of Business [Abstract]
Description of Business
Prescription Drugs [Member]
Prescription drugs
Represents prescription drugs, a product class of the entity.
Over the Counter Medications and Personal Care [Member]
Over-the-counter medications and personal care
Represents the over-the-counter medications and personal care, a product class of the entity.
Health and Beauty Aids [Member]
Health and beauty aids
Represents the health and beauty aids, a product class of the entity.
General Merchandise and Other [Member]
General merchandise and other
Represents the general merchandise and other, a product class of the entity.
Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Fiscal Year
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in a fiscal year
Represents the number of weeks in a fiscal year at the end of which the entity reports its annual result of operations.
Maximum Term of Original Maturity to Classify Instruments as Cash and Cash Equivalents
Maximum term of original maturity to classify instruments as cash and cash equivalents
Represents the maximum original term of maturity for an instrument to be classified as cash or cash equivalent.
Allowance for Uncollectible Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Uncollectible Receivables
Percentage of Prescription Sales Made to Customers Covered by Third Party Payors
Percentage of prescription sales made to customers who are covered by third party payors
Represents the percentage of prescription sales made to customers that are covered by the third party payors, such as insurance companies, government agencies and employers.
Number of Members Enrolled in Program
Number of members enrolled in wellness+ loyalty card program
Represents the number of members enrolled in the entity's launched wellness+ loyalty card program chain wide.
Number of Points Awarded for Each Dollar, Spent Towards Front End Merchandise
Number of points awarded for each dollar spent towards front end merchandise
Represents the number of points awarded for each dollar spent towards front end merchandise under wellness+ loyalty card program.
Number of Points Awarded for Each Qualifying Prescription
Number of points are awarded for each qualifying prescription
Represents the number of points awarded for each qualifying prescription under wellness+ loyalty card program.
Accumulated Number of Points in Calendar Year for Achieving Gold Tier
Accumulated number of points in a calendar year to achieve the "Gold" tier
Represents the accumulated number of points required in a calendar year for achieving the "Gold" tier.
Represents the percentage discount on qualifying purchases of front end merchandise on achieving "Gold" tier.
Percentage Discount on Qualifying Purchases Gold Tier
Percentage discount on qualifying purchases of front end merchandise on achieving "Gold" tier
General Liability
General liability occurrences
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations and payables pertaining to claims incurred in general liability occurrences.
Top Five Third Party Payors [Member]
Top five third party payors
Represents the top five third party payors.
Largest Third Party Payors [Member]
Largest third party payor
Represents the largest third party payors.
Medicaid Agencies and Related Managed Care Medicaid Payors [Member]
Medicaid agencies and related managed care Medicaid payors
Represents the Medicaid agencies and related managed care Medicaid payors.
Largest Medicaid Agencies [Member]
Largest Medicaid agency
Represents the largest Medicaid agencies.
Medicare Part D [Member]
Medicare Part D
Represents the Medicare Part D.
Major Supplier [Axis]
Supplier that is deemed major to the entity.
Name of Major Supplier [Domain]
Name or description of a single supplier that accounts for 10 percent or more.
Mc Kesson Corporation [Member]
McKesson Corp.
Represents McKesson Corp.
Manufacturers [Member]
Manufactures
Represents the manufactures.
Certain Business Risks and Managements Plans [Abstract]
Certain Business Risks and Management's Plans
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Match Level One
Employer match of employee contributions up to 3% of pretax annual compensation to 401 (k) defined contribution plan (as a percent)
Represents the employer matching contribution of the first level of employee contributions.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Match Employee Contribution Level One
Percentage of participant's pretax annual compensation matched 100% by employer
Represents the first level of employee contributions (percentage of pretax annual compensation) which are matched by the employer.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Match Level Two
Employer match of employee contributions of additional 2% of pretax annual compensation to 401 (k) defined contribution plan (as a percent)
Represents the employer matching contribution of the second level of employee contributions.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Match Employee Contribution Level Two
Percentage of participant's pretax annual compensation matched 50% by employer
Represents the second level of employee contributions (percentage of pretax annual compensation) which are matched by the employer.
Defined Contribution Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Vesting Period
Vesting period
The vesting period for supplemental retirement defined contribution plan.
Expense recognized for supplemental retirement defined contribution plan
The cost recognized during the period for supplemental retirement defined contribution plan.
Defined Contribution Supplemental, Retirement Plan Cost Recognized
Defined Benefit Plans Annual Benefit Payment Period
Defined benefit plans, annual benefit payment period
The period of time over which participants eligible for defined benefits receive an annual benefit payment.
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Calculation Number of Base Salaries Paid or Accrued
Number of highest annual base salaries of participants used to calculate annual benefit payment
Represents the number of highest annual base salaries paid or accrued to each participant, used to calculate annual benefit payment for defined benefit plan.
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Calculation Number of Fiscal Years Range Highest Annual Base Salaries Paid or Accrued
Number of fiscal years prior to date of event giving rise to benefit payment in which annual base salaries may be included in annual benefit payment calculation
Represents the number of fiscal years prior to date of event giving rise to benefit payment in which annual base salaries may be included in annual benefit payment calculation for defined benefit plan.
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Tax
Net amount recognized in pension expense and other comprehensive loss
The total net amount recognized in pension expense and other comprehensive loss.
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets International Equity Securities
International equities (as a percent)
Target allocation percentage of investments in international equity securities to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position.
Represents the prepayment of expected employer contribution for the next fiscal year included in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Defined Benefit Plan, Prepayment of Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Prepayment of expected employer contribution for next fiscal year included in prepaid expenses and other current assets
International Equity Securities [Member]
International equity
This category includes information about ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities not within the country of domicile of the reporting entity.
Large Cap [Member]
Large Cap
Represents information about large cap equity securities.
Mid Cap [Member]
Mid Cap
Represents information about mid cap equity securities.
Small Cap [Member]
Small Cap
Represents information about small cap equity securities.
Long term Credit Bond Index [Member]
Long Term Credit Bond Index
Represents the information about long term credit bond index.
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments
Total
Represents the total amount of the benefits expected to be paid.
Multi Employer Plan Cost Recognized
Multiemployer plans total expenses recognized
The total amount of the cost recognized during the period for multiemployer plans.
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net periodic pension expense and other changes recognized in other comprehensive income
Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs including service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation and gain (loss) recognized due to settlements or curtailments and the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss) for the period for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans.
Schedule of Net Funded Status and Amounts Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation for both benefit obligation and plan assets of defined benefit plans, as well as funded status and amounts recognized in balance sheet
Tabular disclosure of net funded status and amounts recognized in balance sheet and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans.
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant actuarial assumptions used for all defined benefit plans to determine benefit obligation
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the benefit obligation, including assumed discount rates and rate increase in compensation increase.
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Net Benefit Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted average assumptions used to determine net benefit cost
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the net benefit cost, including assumed discount rates, rate increase in compensation increase, and expected long-term rates of return on plan assets.
Schedule of Receivable Transfer Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of receivable transfer activity
Tabular disclosure of the receivable transfer activity.
Receivables Securitization Facility Prepayment Penalty
Prepayment penalty related to refinancing
Represents the amount of prepayment penalty in relation to refinancing.
Outstanding Receivables Transferred
Total receivable transfers
Represents the amount of total outstanding receivables transferred.
Receivable Transfer Activity [Abstract]
Receivable transfer activity
Average Outstanding Receivables Transferred
Average amount of outstanding receivables transferred
Represents the average amount of outstanding receivables transferred.
Collections Made as Part of Servicing Arrangement on Behalf of C P Vs
Collections made by the Company as part of the servicing arrangement on behalf of the CPVs
Represents the collections made by the entity as part of the servicing arrangement on behalf of the commercial paper vehicles (CPVs).
Receivables Securitization Facility Liquidity Fee Percentage
Liquidity fee percentage
Represents the percentage of liquidity fee of the amount of total facility commitment.
Receivables Securitization Facility Program and Liquidity Fees
Program and liquidity fees
Represents the amount of program and liquidity fees.
Receivables Securitization Facility Financing Fees
Financing fees
Represents the amount of financing fees.
Tabular disclosure of the revenue of the entity.
Schedule of revenues
Schedule of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Pharmacy Sales Revenue Net
Revenue from pharmacy sales of the entity.
Pharmacy sales
Front End Sales Revenue Net
Revenue from front-end sales of the entity.
Front end sales
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Acquisition
Increases to prior year tax positions for Brooks Eckerd Acquisition
The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns related to acquisitions, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns.
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible Amount that Maybe Recognized
Portion of unrecognized tax benefits that may be recognized by the end of the fiscal year
Represents the portion of unrecognized tax benefit of a position taken for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount thereof will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months of the balance sheet date, that may be recognized by the end of the fiscal year.
Noncash Reduction of Lease Financing Obligation
The element represents the non-cash reduction in lease financing obligation.
Non-cash reduction in lease financing obligation
Related Party Transaction Expense Reimbursement Included in Fees
Expense reimbursement included in the fees
Expenses reimbursements included in the fees.
Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocation Percentage of Assets U S Equity Securities
Target allocation percentage of investments in U.S. equity securities to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position.
U.S. equities (as a percent)
Receivables Securitization, Facility Term Loan Amount Outstanding
The amount of accounts receivable securitization term loan outstanding.
Accounts receivable securitization term loan
Receivables Securitization Facility Commitment
Represents the total accounts receivable securitization facility commitment amount.
Total facility commitment
Employee [Member]
Employees of the entity.
Employee
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Plan Awards Additional Disclosures 1 [Abstract]
Plan Awards, Additional Disclosures
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award General Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional Disclosures
Multiemployer Plans, Minimum Contribution Rate for Pharmacists
Minimum funding requirements for pharmacists
Represents the minimum contribution(s) per hour worked for pharmacists associate, required for future periods to a multiemployer plan by collective bargaining arrangements, statutory obligations, or other contractual obligations.
Multiemployer Plans Minimum Contribution Rate for Non Pharmacists
Minimum funding requirements for non pharmacists
Represents the minimum contribution(s) per hour worked for non pharmacists associate, required for future periods to a multiemployer plan by collective bargaining arrangements, statutory obligations, or other contractual obligations.
Multiemployer Plans Minimum Contribution Rate
Minimum funding requirements
Represents the minimum contribution(s) per hour worked per associate, required for future periods to a multiemployer plan by collective bargaining arrangements, statutory obligations, or other contractual obligations.
Operating Status [Axis]
Information by the status of operation of facility, whether it is an operating facility or closed facility.
Operating Status [Domain]
Represents the status of operations.
Active Stores [Member]
Active stores
Represents the stores of the entity which are active.
Additional Current Period Charges for Stores Previously Impaired in Prior Period [Member]
Additional charges for stores previously impaired in prior periods
Represents the information pertaining to the additional current period charges for stores previously impaired in prior periods.
Number of Stores Expected to be Closed in Next Fiscal Year
Represents the information relating with the number of stores expected to be closed in the next fiscal year.
Stores expected to be closed in next fiscal year
Actual and Approved Store Closings [Member]
Actual and approved store closings
Represents the actual and approved store closings.
Actual and Approved Relocations [Member]
Actual and approved relocations
Represents the actual and approved relocations.
Distribution Center Closings [Member]
Distribution center closings
Represents the distribution center closings.
Existing Surplus Properties [Member]
Existing surplus properties
Represents the existing surplus properties.
Charges for New and Relocated Stores Not Meeting Recoverability Test [Member]
Charges for the new and relocated stores that did not meet their asset recoverability test in the current period
Represents the impairment of new and relocated stores that did not meet their asset recoverability test in the current period.
Charges for Remaining Stores Not Meeting Recoverability Test [Member]
Charges for the remaining stores that did not meet their asset recoverability test in the current period
Represents the impairment of remaining stores that did not meet their asset recoverability test in the current period.
Prior Period Impairment [Member]
Prior period charges
Represents the impairment of stores in prior periods.
Closed Stores [Member]
Closed stores
Represents the stores of the entity which are closed.
Owned Stores Closed [Member]
Owned stores which are closed
Represents the owned stores of the entity which are closed.
Period Considered for Recording Impairment Charges on Operating Loss Basis
Period considered for recording impairment charges on the basis of operating loss
Represents the period considered for recording impairment charges on the basis of operating loss for that period.
Number of Cumulative Active Stores with Impairment Charges
Cumulative active stores with impairment charges
Represents the number of cumulative active stores with impairment charges.
Number of Stores Fully Impaired
Number of stores fully impaired
Represents the number of stores fully impaired.
Period Considered for Impairment of New Stores
Period considered for impairment of new stores
Represents the period considered for impairment of new stores.
Period Considered for Impairment of Relocated Stores
Period considered for impairment of relocated stores
Represents the period considered for impairment of relocated stores.
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Period
Sale leaseback minimum lease terms
Represents the information pertaining to the terms of the lease(s) related to the assets being leased-back in connection with the transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.
Current Period Impairment [Member]
Current period charges
Represents the impairment of stores in current period.
Related Party Transaction Number of Shares Disposed
Number of shares disposed
Represents the number of shares of common stock that were disposed.
Closed Facilities [Member]
Closed facilities
Represents the facilities of the entity which are closed.
Long Lived Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value of long-lived assets
Represents the fair value of long-lived assets that are either held-for-sale or held-for-use from normal operations.
Number of Basis Points Future Sales Assumptions
Number of basis points relating to future sales assumptions
Number of basis points relating to changes in future sales assumptions.
Number of Basis Points Discount Rate
Number of basis points relating to changes in discount rate
Number of basis points relating to changes in discount rate.
Effect of Hundred Basis Point Decrease in Future Sales Assumptions on Impairment Charges
Increase in impairment charges as a result of 100 basis point decrease in future sales assumption
Hypothetical increase in impairment charges as a result of 100 basis point decrease in future sales assumptions.
Effect of Hundred Basis Point Increase in Future Sales Assumptions on Impairment Charges
Decrease in impairment charges as a result of 100 basis point increase in future sales assumption
Hypothetical decrease in impairment charges as a result of 100 basis point increase in future sales assumptions.
Reduction in Lease Financing Obligation
Reduction in lease financing obligation
This element represents the reduction in lease financing obligations due to the removal of any continuing involvement requirements.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Grants in Period
Total awards (in shares)
The total number of shares granted during the period.
Number of months of maturity allowed to incur an unlimited amount of unsecured debt
Represents the number of months after 15 months following the current fiscal year end the entity is allowed to incur an unlimited amount of unsecured debt with a maturity beyond specified date.
Number Months Maturity Allowed To Incur Unlimited Amount Unsecured Debt
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Estimated useful life of prescription files acquired in business combinations
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock-based compensation expense
Advertising Expense
Advertising expenses, net of vendor advertising allowances
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation costs
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Allowance for uncollectable accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowances deducted from accounts receivable for estimated uncollectible amounts:
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense for intangible assets and liabilities
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization expenses of deferred financing costs
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted income (loss) per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Asset Impairment Charges
Facilities impairment charges
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total long-lived assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-lived assets held for sale
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets
Total assets
Building [Member]
Buildings
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisition
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Present value of minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Equipment financed under capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations
Lease financing obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Later years
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Accrued capital expenditures
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Minimum payments for Lease Financing Obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2016
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Less current obligation
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Lease financing obligations, less current maturities
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Amount representing interest
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying amount
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Supplementary Cash Flow Data
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Redeemable preferred stock
Capital stock
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block]
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $1 per share; 1,500,000 authorized; shares issued and outstanding 903,827 and 898,687
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Retirement Plans
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income tax expense
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Comprehensive Loss
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Significant Concentrations
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Percentage of concentration risk
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in progress
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible preferred stock
Convertible Debt [Member]
Convertible debt
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Sales, Vendor Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vendor Rebates and Allowances
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Purchases
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current tax expense (benefit):
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current tax expense (benefit)
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customers
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Reference rate for variable interest rate
Long-term Debt, Gross
Carrying value of total long-term indebtedness
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Annual weighted average rate (as a percent)
Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block]
Indebtedness and Credit Agreements
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total debt
Indebtedness and Credit Agreements
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Percentage points added to the reference rate
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Face value
Unamortized premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Issuance of debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Unamortized discount
Debt, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt and lease financing obligations
Current maturities of long-term debt and lease financing obligations
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Net unamortized original issuance discounts
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (as a percent)
Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Finance Costs [Abstract]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Restructuring Charges
Liability for lease exit costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Pension, retirement and other benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Credits
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Inventory
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Change in plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gain (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other changes recognized in other comprehensive loss:
Defined Benefit Plan, Current Assets
Prepaid pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of increase in future compensation levels (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
Unrecognized prior service cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Minimum Pension Liability, before Tax
Minimum pension liability included in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Distribution (including expenses paid by the plan)
Distributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Change in benefit obligations:
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of increase in future compensation levels (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Actuarial (gain) loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax
Net transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2017
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contributions
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Net actuarial (loss) gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets consisted of:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target allocation of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss (gain)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans
Fair Value Measurements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes
Change due to change in assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at end of prior year
Benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Total (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2018-2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Significant actuarial assumptions used for all defined benefit plans to determine the benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future benefit payments expected to be paid in Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]