Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Retirement Plans [Abstract]
Retirement Plans, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 7,531	$ 6,999

This represents the present value of the accumulated benefits of the Company's non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP) and the non-qualified pharmacist deferred compensation plan, which are recognized in the balance sheet as a noncurrent liability. Both the SERP and the pharmacist deferred compensation plan are designed to provide retirement benefits and salary deferral opportunities because of limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and the Regulations implemented by the Internal Revenue Service. The plans are unfunded and accounted for on an accrual basis.

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