Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands	4 Months Ended
Apr. 22, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 23, 2016 USD ($)
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	$ 490
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	$ 4,104	$ 13,145
Stores [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Stores	5,059
Branches [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Stores	130
Independently-owned Carquest store locations [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1,250

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Amount of the cumulative effect on retained earnings net of related income tax effect.

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