Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share Repurchase Programs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share Repurchase Programs [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of share repurchase programs authorized by an entity's Board of Directors and the related repurchase activity.
Schedule of Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the number of shares repurchased, the average cost per share, and the total cost of the shares repurchased during the period.
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Common stock in treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balances
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balances (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Dividends ($1.40, $0.28 and $0.20 per common share for the fiscal years ended September 29, 2013, September 30, 2012 and September 25, 2011, respectively)
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans
Issuance of Common Stock, Value, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans
Value of stock issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans (in shares)
Issuance of Common Stock, Shares, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Purchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Share-based payment expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Balances
Balances (in shares)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Definition of Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Insurance and Self-Insurance Reserves
Insurance and Self Insurance Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for recognizing reserves related to insurance and self-insurance plans provided for potential liabilities for workers' compensation, general liability, property insurance, director and officers' liability insurance, vehicle liability, and employee health care benefits.
Reserves for Closed Properties
Reserves for Closed Properties [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for recognizing reserves related to retail stores and other properties that are no longer being utilized in current operations.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Direct Store Expenses
Direct Store Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for recognition of generally normal recurring, store-level costs except for the portion of these costs that can be clearly related to production and are included in cost of sales and services. Costs may include: salaries and benefits, supplies, depreciation, community marketing and advertising, and other store-specific costs. Excludes general and administrative costs.
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pre-opening Expenses
Pre-Opening Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for recognition of expenditures associated with the opening of new locations which are noncapital and are expensed as incurred.
Relocation, Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs
Relocation Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for recognition of costs associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles.
Share-Based Payments
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for stock repurchase programs.
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of income tax expense
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current federal income tax
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current state income tax
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current foreign income tax
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current tax
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred federal income tax
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred state income tax
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred foreign income tax
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred tax
DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefits
The component of income tax expense related to deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations.
Total income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Reconciliation of income tax expense to federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Federal income tax based on statutory rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting from:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount [Abstract]
Tax-exempt interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Share-based payment expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount
Excess charitable contributions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Amount
Federal income tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Total federal income taxes
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State income taxes
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign income taxes
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Municipal Notes Bonds [Member]
Municipal Notes Bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 Inputs [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 Inputs [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Total [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Marketable securities - available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Represents the entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements.
Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Quarterly Financial [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial [Line Items]
Represents disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements.
Duration of fiscal year
Duration Of Fiscal Year
Duration of fiscal year, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Duration of first quarter
Duration Of First Quarter
Duration of first quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Duration of second quarter
Duration Of Second Quarter
Duration of second quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Duration of third quarter
Duration Of Third Quarter
Duration of third quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Duration of fourth quarter
Duration Of Fourth Quarter
Duration of fourth quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs
Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs
The aggregate costs related to goods sold during the reporting period, net of discounts and allowances, distribution and food preparation costs, and shipping and handling costs. Occupancy costs include store rental costs, property taxes, utility costs, repair and maintenance, and property insurance.
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Direct store expenses
Direct Store Expenses
Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of the expenses which can be clearly related to production and are included in cost of sales or services. It excludes general and administrative expense.
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Pre-opening expenses
Pre-Opening Costs
Relocation, store closure and lease termination costs
Relocation Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs
The charge against or credit to earnings in the period which comprises of costs that are associated with an exit or disposal activity, other than for discontinued operations, as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those which are for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees and costs associated with the acceleration or depreciation or impairment of related long-lived assets.
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Investment and other income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Net Deferred Tax Assets Classification [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of the classification of net deferred tax assets on the statement of financial position.
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs [Member]
Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs Member
The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) cost of goods sold and occupancy costs.
Direct store expenses [Member]
Direct store expenses [Member]
The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) direct store expenses.
General and administrative expenses [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based payment expense before income taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Net share-based payment expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment
Depreciation and Amortization, Expense on Property and Equipment
The expense recognized in the period that allocates the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives.
Accumulated accelerated depreciation and other asset impairments included in property and equipment
Accumulated Accelerated Depreciation and Other Asset Impairments, Property and Equipment
The accumulated accelerated depreciation and other asset impairments included in property and equipment.
Development costs of new locations
Development Costs of New Locations
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets, including cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, related to new store development.
Construction accruals included in other current liabilities
Construction Payable, Current
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities for continuing operations
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Compensation-related costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Insurance-related costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Self Insurance
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Lease and other termination accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Restructuring Charges
Rent differential
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Deferred taxes associated with unrecognized tax benefit
Deferred Tax Assets Associated with Unrecognized Tax Benefit
The deferred tax assets which are related to unrecognized tax benefits.
Tax basis of fixed assets in excess of book basis
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Net domestic and international operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Financial basis of fixed assets in excess of tax basis
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Capitalized costs expensed for tax purposes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred taxes for continuing operations
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Classification [Abstract]
Current assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Noncurrent assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Leases [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Minimum capital lease commitments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less amounts representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Net present value of capital lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Operating leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Minimum operating lease commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Minimum sublease rental income
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Share-based payment expense
Share-based Compensation
LIFO expense
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Accretion of premium/discount on marketable securities
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Deferred lease liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Lease Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period in the lease liabilities payable that would be payable in future.
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Net change in current assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Merchandise inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Net change in other long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Development costs of new locations
Other property and equipment expenditures
Other Property and Equipment Expenditures
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, excluding costs related to new store development.
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Increase in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Payment for purchase of acquired entities, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Common stock dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Federal and state income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Short-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period (in months)
Short-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period
This element represents the average effective maturity period of short term investments, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Long-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period (in months)
Long-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period
This element represents the average effective maturity period of long term investments, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator for basic earnings per share)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential additional common shares outstanding (denominator for diluted earnings per share)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Potential common shares outstanding [Abstract]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Capital Lease Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Rental expense charged to operations under operating leases
Operating Lease, Rent Expense
Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases.
Payment of contingent rentals
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Sublease rental income
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Sublease Revenue
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
Municipal Notes [Member]
Municipal Notes [Member]
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member]
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Repayments of Secured Debt
Repayments of Secured Debt
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments
Number of fiscal quarters for a decline in the fair value of any investment below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary
Decline in Fair Value Deemed Other than Temporary Number of Fiscal Quarters
Description of the number of fiscal quarters for a decline in the fair value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Percentage of inventories covered under LIFO
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
LIFO reserve
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Buildings
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Number of Stores Acquired
Number of Stores Acquired
The number of stores acquired during the period.
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
The schedule of data being disclosed, which relates to finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets, in total and by major class.
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Major Class [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Major Class [Axis]
Information by major type or class of finite- and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
The major class of finite- and indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill).
Definite-lived contract-based [Member]
Definite Lived Contract Based [Member]
This element represents the finite-lived intangible assets that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party.
Definite-lived marketing-related and other [Member]
Definite lived marketing related and other [Member]
This element represents the finite-lived intangible assets that are related to marketing and other intangibles.
Indefinite-lived contract-based [Member]
Indefinite Lived Contract Based Member
This element represents the indefinite-lived intangible assets that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party.
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
This element represents financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members, which are defined in one or many axes to the table.
Gross carrying amount
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Represents the sum, net of any impairment charges, of the carrying amounts of all finite-lived intangible assets, gross before accumulated amortization, and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date.
Gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Gross carrying amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Entity Location [Table]
Entity Location [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Location [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
United Kingdom [Member]
UNITED KINGDOM
Canada [Member]
CANADA
Canada and United Kingdom [Member]
Canada and United Kingdom [Member]
Canada and United Kingdom [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Number of Years Existence
Number of Years Existence
This element represents the number of years over which the company existed, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Number of Stores
Number of Stores
Number of States in Which Entity Operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of Operating Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Option 1 [Member]
Option 1 [Member]
Option 1 [Member]
Option 2 [Member]
Option 2 [Member]
Option 2 [Member]
Option 3 [Member]
Option 3 [Member]
Option 3 [Member]
Pre-opening Expenses
Pre-opening Expenses [Abstract]
Average period for pre-opening rent expense (in years)
Average Period for Pre-Opening Rent Expense
Average period of time prior to new store openings during which rent expense is incurred and expensed as a pre-opening cost, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Average period for pre-opening costs other than rent (in days)
Average Period for Pre-Opening Costs Other than Rent
Average period of time prior to new store openings during which pre-opening costs other than rent are expensed as incurred, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Stock Incentive Plan
Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Period from grant date to beginning of options vesting
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Beginning of Option Vesting Period
Represents the period of time from grant date until the employee's right to exercise a share-based compensation award begins to vest, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract]
Minimum service hours for stock purchase plan eligibility
Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility, Minimum Service Hours
This element represents the minimum service hours required for employee eligibility in the entity's stock purchase plan, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Percentage discount from purchase date market value under stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Definition of fiscal year
Definition of Fiscal Year
Document and Entity [Abstract]
Document and Entity [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum annual services hours for 401 (k) plan eligibility
Team Member Plan Eligibility, Minimum Annual Service Hours
This element represents the minimum service hours required annually for employee eligibility in the entity's 401(k) plan, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Period of time service hours acquired
Period of time service hours acquired
Period of time service hours are acquired to be eligible for retirement benefits, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Employer contributions to 401(k) plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Prepared Foods and Bakery [Member]
Prepared Foods and Bakery [Member]
This element represents disclosures related to the sale of prepared foods and bakery.
Other Perishables [Member]
Other Perishables [Member]
This element represents disclosures related to the sale of other perishables.
Total Perishables [Member]
Total perishables [Member]
Total perishables [Member]
Non-perishables [Member]
Non-perishables [Member]
This element represents disclosures related to the sale of non-perishable products.
Product Information [Line Items]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of Total Sales
Percentage of Total Sales
This element represents a percentage of the entity's aggregate sales during the reporting period.
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Nov. 2, 2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Nov. 2, 2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Nov. 2, 2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Nov. 15, 2012 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Nov. 15, 2012 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Nov. 15, 2012 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Subsequent Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Subsequent Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share Repurchase Program Subsequent to year end [Member]
Total Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Total Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Total Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Treasury Stock [Abstract]
Treasury Stock
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Amount Utilized for Repurchases
Stock Repurchase Program, Amount Utilized For Repurchases
Amount that has been utilized as of the reporting date for repurchases completed under stock repurchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors.
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Percentage sales by geographic area
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets
Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets
This element represents a percentage of the entity's aggregate net long-lived assets as of the balance sheet date.
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Building and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Capitalized Real Estate Leases [Member]
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction in Progress and Equipment not yet in Service [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance associated with international operating loss and federal tax credit carryforwards and unrecognized tax benefits
Amount of unrecognized tax benefit that would affect the company's effective tax rate if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excludes interest and penalties
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance at end of period
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards:
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
International operating loss carryforwards having an indefinite life
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Common Stock Available for Future Stock Option Grants (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Unrecognized Share-based Payment Expense, Net of Estimated Forfeitures
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Weighted Average Period for Recognition of Unrecognized Share-based Payment Expense (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Vesting Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Vesting Options
Represents the expense related to vesting stock options recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Special Dividend [Member]
Special Dividend [Member]
Special Dividend [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Common Stock [Abstract]
Common Stock [Abstract]
Common Stock [Abstract]
Dividends Per Common Share [Abstract]
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Additions
Restructuring Charges
Usage
Payments for Restructuring
Adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Ending Balance
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense, New Store Closures
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense, New Store Closures
Additions to store closure reserves related to new store closures or negotiated closures during the period.
New Closures, Number
New Closures, Number
Number of new store closures or negotiated closures during the period for which store closure reserves have been established.
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with either a finite or indefinite life, by major class or business segment.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range of Exercise Prices from $5.56 to $18.49 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 1 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 1 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices from $20.42 to $28.50 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 2 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 2 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices from $31.25 to $31.25 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 3 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 3 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices from $40.81 to $46.28 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 4 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 4 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices from $51.25 to $51.86 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 5 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices 5 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility calculation assumption, historical volatility
Historical volatility
This element represents the historical period which is used to compute stock option expected volatility, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Expected life calculation assumption, number of tranches
Number of tranches
This element represents the number of tranches into which stock options are grouped in the calculation of weighted average expected life.
Expected life calculation assumption, years of data
Expected life
This element represents the number of years of historical information used to compute stock option expected life, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Number of common shares reserved for future issuance through employee stock purchase plan.
Weighted average life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Insurance
Insurance [Abstract]
Insurance liabilities
Self Insurance Reserve
Reserves for Closed Properties
Reserves for Closed Properties [Abstract]
Remaining lease terms, closed properties
Closed Properties Remaining Lease Term
This element represents the remaining lease term of closed properties for which lease liabilities have to be paid, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Cost of Goods Solds and Occupancy Costs
Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs [Abstract]
Percentage of purchases from largest supplier
Percentage of Purchases from Largest Supplier
This element represents the percentage of total purchases attributable to the entity's largest supplier.
Direct Store Expenses
Direct Store Expenses [Abstract]
Advertising and marketing expense
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments - available-for-sale securities
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Accounts receivable
Receivables, Net, Current
Merchandise inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
Long-term investments - available-for-sale securities
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current installments of capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term capital lease obligations, less current installments
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Deferred lease liabilities
Deferred Lease Liabilities
For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement (including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances) and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date.
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, no par value, 600.0 shares authorized; 375.7 and 371.6 shares issued; 372.4 and 370.9 shares oustanding at 2013 and 2012, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 3.3 and 0.7 shares at 2013 and 2012, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Number of nonprofit organizations
Number of related parties
Represents the number of related parties of the reporting entity.
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of future minimum lease payments as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five years succeeding fiscal years, together with the amount of sublease rental income related to those leases.