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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc.

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Chief Executive Officer Succession and Transition Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Line Items]
Selling General And Administrative Expense	$ 39,095	$ 33,533	$ 110,132	$ 108,449
Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreements
Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Line Items]
Selling General And Administrative Expense			$ 3,900