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RELATED PARTY INFORMATION - WAKEFERN (Details) (Wakefern [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Apr. 25, 2015
Wakefern [Member]
 
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Additional required investment in Wakefern common stock $ 738vlgea_RelatedPartyTransactionAdditionalRequiredInvestmentCommonStock
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Demand deposits at Wakefern $ 33,926us-gaap_CashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
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