Restructuring Plan - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2021 USD ($) position	Jul. 03, 2020 USD ($) position	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 9,222	$ 1,805	$ 560
Number of positions eliminated \| position	90	20
Other restructuring costs		$ 1,805	$ 560
Restructuring and other charges	$ 4,752	1,805
Other Members
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 4,470	$ 75

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