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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) (Level 2, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 25, 2015
New credit facilities, Term Loan
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Fair value of debt $ 95.9us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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Revolving Commitments
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Fair value of debt $ 158.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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