Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 29, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018
Sales to domestic distributors as a percentage of total sales	95.00%		95.00%
Sales to foreign distributors as a percentage of total sales	4.00%		4.00%
Sales to retail locations as a percentage of total sales	1.00%		1.00%
Deferred Revenue, Current	$ 8.5		$ 8.5		$ 4.6
Reduction in federal excise taxes	2.1	$ 1.7	3.8	$ 2.8
Distributors [Member]
Amounts paid to distributors	13.5	10.1	19.7	15.7
Marketing and Advertising Expense	$ 3.6	$ 6.7	$ 4.2	$ 6.2

Domestic sales percentage of sales.

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International Sales Percentage of Sales

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Retail sales percentage of sales.

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Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 reduction in federal excise taxes.

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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income.

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The total expense recognized in the period for promotion, public relations, and brand or product advertising.

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Payments of cash to suppliers for goods and services during the current period.

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