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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		11 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 12, 2018	Dec. 12, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Financial Designation, Predecessor and Successor [Fixed List]	Predecessor	Predecessor	Predecessor			Predecessor	Predecessor
Balance at the beginning of the period				$ 11,288		$ 113,290
Other acquisitions, net						463
Retail segment impairment				0	$ 0	(113,753)
Goodwill recognized in restructuring					11,288
Balance at the end of the period				11,288	11,288		$ 113,290
Retail segment impairment
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Retail segment impairment				$ 0	$ 0	$ (113,753)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 11,288	$ 11,288