Difference Between Reported Income Tax Expense and U.S Federal Statutory Tax Rate (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Jan. 01, 2011
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Expense computed at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35%	$ 2,064		$ 33,292		$ 27,115
Foreign income taxed at different rates	12,799	[1]	(24,765)	[1]	(11,849)	[1]
State and local income tax, net of federal income taxes	1,053		(25,659)		95
Valuation allowances	797		(9,888)		(2,833)
Changes in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net of tax benefits	(14,474)		24,000		(6,526)
Compensation arrangements and ITOCHU transaction related expenses	7,128
Permanent items and other	1,388		950		(2)
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 10,755		$ (2,070)		$ 6,000

[1] Included in foreign income taxed at different rates in 2011, above, are certain immaterial corrections of prior year items related to foreign locations.