Schedule of Derivative Instruments by Income Statement Location (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Commodity Contracts - Fuel)	3 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 24, 2011
Cost Of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings	60.00%	60.00%
Store and Warehouse Operating and Selling Expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings	40.00%	40.00%

Percentage of derivative loss recognized in earnings broken out between cost of goods sold and occupancy costs and store and warehouse operating and selling expenses.

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