Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-term Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail)	Apr. 20, 2024 Californiaterritory DistributionTerritory
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of distribution territories repurchased \| DistributionTerritory	350
Number of additional distribution territories not part of settlement \| Californiaterritory	50

Number of additional distribution territories not part of settlement.

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