Document and Entity Information
Trade payable program liability
Trade Payable Program Liability
This element represents the liability towards a program which is funded by various bank participants who have the ability but not the obligation to purchase the account receivables owed by the company directly from its vendors and in the turn the company makes its scheduled full vendor payments to the bank participants.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Benefits trust, shares
Deferred Compensation Equity, Shares
This element represents the number of shares held in benefits trust.
Gross profit from merchandise sales
Gross Profit From Merchandise Sales
Aggregate revenue from merchandise sales less cost of merchandise sales or operating expenses directly attributable to the activity of merchandise sales.
Gross profit from service revenue
Gross Profit From Service Revenue
Aggregate revenue from services rendered less cost of rendering services or operating expenses directly attributable to the activity of rendering services.
Retained Earnings Dividend Reinvested and Other
Dividend reinvested and other
Represents the amount of dividends reinvested and other transactions affecting retained earnings of the entity during the reporting period.
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Increase (Decrease) in Retained Earnings [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings Shares Issued and Other
Shares issued and other
Represents the amount of Shares issued and other transactions affecting retained earnings of the entity during the reporting period.
Retained Earnings, Period Increase (Decrease)
Retained Earnings, Period Increase (Decrease)
The increase (decrease) in retained earnings during the period.
Benefit Trust [Member]
This represents the shares received by the company upon termination of the flexible employee benefits trust in exchange for the full satisfaction and discharge of all intercompany indebtedness owed by the trust to the company.
Benefit Trust
Amendment Description
Reclassification of Benefit Trust, Value
Value of common shares transferred from the Benefits Trust to Treasury Stock that were previously issued, repurchased by the entity, and held in trust. This stock is issued but not outstanding and has no voting rights and receives no dividends.
Reclassification of Benefits Trust
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Amendment Flag
Number of common shares transferred from the Benefits Trust to Treasury Stock that were previously issued, repurchased by the entity, and held in trust. This stock is issued but not outstanding and has no voting rights and receives no dividends.
Reclassification of Benefits Trust (in shares)
Reclassification of Benefit Trust, Shares
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies
Increase (Decrease) in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies
The net change during the period of cash amounts which could be received based on the terms of the insurance contract upon surrendering life policies owned by the entity.
Decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
The net change during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services, in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods, and other operating assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Cash paid for master lease property
Payments to Acquire Master Lease Property
The cash outflow for payments to acquire lease property which is recorded as an asset.
The cash inflow from the trade payable program liability funded by various bank participants, who have the ability but not the obligation to buy the account receivables of the company directly from its vendors and in turn the company makes its scheduled vendor payments to the bank participants.
Borrowings on trade payable program liability
Proceeds from Trade Payable Program Liability
Payments on trade payable program liability
Repayments of Trade Payable Program Liability
The cash outflow to satisfy the trade payable program liability funded by various bank participants, who have the ability but not the obligation to buy the account receivables of the company directly from its vendors and in turn the company makes its scheduled vendor payments to the bank participants.
Proceeds from Lease Financing
The cash inflow from lease financing activities.
Proceeds from lease financing
STORE CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
Store Closures and Asset Impairments Disclosure [Text Block]
STORE CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
The entire disclosure representing store closures and asset impairments charges.
WARRANTY RESERVE
The entire disclosure for warranty reserves relating to both merchandise warranties which cover costs above the vendor's stipulated allowance and service labor warranties. The disclosure may include a tabular reconciliation of the changes in the guarantor's aggregate warranty reserve for the reporting period.
Product and Service Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
WARRANTY RESERVE
IMPAIRMENTS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
IMPAIRMENTS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Impairments and Assests Held-for-Sale Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure for impairment of long-lived assets held and used by an entity which includes a description of the impaired long-lived asset and facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, aggregate amount of the impairment loss and where the loss is located in the income statement, method(s) for determining fair value, and the segment in which the impaired long-lived asset is reported and includes description of long lived assets held for sale.
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $1,289 and $1,303
Document Period End Date
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, allowance for uncollectible accounts (in dollars)
Asset Impairment Charges
Loss from asset impairment
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block]
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Assets held for disposal
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Interest Paid, Net
Cash paid for interest
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase in merchandise inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Increase in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
LEGAL MATTERS
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, issued shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $1 per share: authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 68,557,041 shares
Common Stock Held in Trust
Less cost of shares in benefits trust-2,195,270 shares
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Total costs of revenues
Cost of Goods Sold
Costs of merchandise sales
Inventory Write-down
Inventory impairment
Cost of Services
Costs of service revenue
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Change in fair value of de-designated derivatives
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Effect on Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Due to Change in Measurement Date, Net of Tax
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs, net of tax of $(1,872), $344 and $352 for year ended 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively
Share-based Compensation
Stock compensation expense
Payments of Financing Costs
Debt payments
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Net (loss) gain from dispositions of assets
Net loss (gain) from disposition of assets
Gross Profit
Total gross profit
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Earnings from continuing operations before discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Earnings from continuing operations before discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings from continuing operations before discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Earnings from continuing operations before discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Loss from discontinued operations, tax benefit
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Cash received from income tax refunds
Goodwill
Goodwill
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Inventory, Net
Merchandise inventories
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt less current maturities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Effect of uncertainty for income taxes
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Non-operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating profit
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Defined benefit plan adjustment, net of tax
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs, net of tax of $352, ($566), and $1,455 for the years 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Fair market value adjustment on derivatives, net of tax of ($125), ($1,734), and ($4,367) for the years 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively
Derivative financial instruments adjustment, net of tax
Fair market value adjustment on derivatives, net of tax of $1,499, $48 and ($125) for year ended 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Fair market value adjustment on derivatives, tax
Other Assets, Current
Other current assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Other
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends paid
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
BENEFIT PLANS
Prepaid Expense, Current
Prepaid expenses
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policies
Life insurance proceeds received
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Borrowings under line of credit agreements
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from dispositions of assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment - net
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Collateral investment
Payments to Acquire Investments
Premiums paid on life insurance policies
Payments to Acquire Life Insurance Policies
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capital expenditures
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Payments under line of credit agreements
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Debt payments
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross
Deferred gain from asset sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Gross
Merchandise sales
Revenue, Net
Total revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Service revenue
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income Taxes Paid
Cash paid for income taxes
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Assets.
Total assets
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in continuing operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury stock, at cost - 15,716,914 shares and 15,803,322 shares
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities
Recognition of Deferred Revenue
Amortization of deferred gain from asset sales
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and discontinued operations
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, shares
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs, tax
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance
Balance
Total stockholders' equity
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Cash dividends (in dollars per share)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive income:
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Equity Component [Domain]
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Accrued purchases of property and equipment
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Effect of employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Effect of restricted stock unit conversions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Effect of stock options and related tax benefits
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Dividend reinvestment plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Effect of employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Effect of restricted stock unit conversions (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Effect of stock options and related tax benefits (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Repurchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Payments for finance issuance cost
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Comprehensive Income
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash investing activities:
Shares, Issued
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Contingent consideration reversal
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Effect of Split Dollar accounting, net of tax
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
MERGER UPDATE
LEASE AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
LEASE AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Cash dividends $.12, $.12, and $.27 per share for the years 2011, 2010, and 2009 respectively
Cash dividends ($.12 per share)
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by continuing operations:
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock compensation expense
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
ACCRUED EXPENSES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
MERGER UPDATE
LEGAL MATTERS
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
INCOME TAXES
SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DERIVATIVES
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES
DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
BENEFIT PLANS
INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DERIVATIVES
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)