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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Plans
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Number of compensation plans 2    
Percentage inventory valued under LIFO 76.00% 77.00%  
Higher inventory if FIFO applied entirely $ 112.4 $ 107.8  
Increase (decrease) in cost of goods sold due to LIFO accounting method 4.6 11.7 11.4
Effect of LIFO inventory liquidation on income 0.6 3.3 4.2
LIFO expense related to inflation increase in cost of sales 5.2 15.0 15.6
Percentage inventory valued under FIFO 87.90%    
Warehousing and administrative expenses charged to inventory 38.0 33.3  
Pension expense 4.5 5.7 1.6
Outstanding checks 60.8 39.4  
Minimum [Member] | Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful life 2 years    
Maximum [Member] | Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful life 10 years    
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful life 40 years    
Maximum [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful life 10 years    
Supplier Allowances [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Receivables related to supplier allowances 103.2 96.9  
Customer Rebates [Member]
     
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Accrued liabilities $ 52.6 $ 56.3