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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Other Litigation Matters

The Company is party to various legal and administrative proceedings and claims arising in the normal course of business. While any litigation contains an element of uncertainty, the Company, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the outcome of such other proceedings or claims which are pending or known to be threatened will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

The Company has various insurance policies, including product liability insurance, covering risks and in amounts it considers adequate. With respect to products manufactured by others and distributed by the Company, the manufacturer may provide indemnification. There can be no assurance that the insurance coverage maintained by the Company is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost, or that indemnification agreements will provide adequate protection for the Company, including agreements with foreign vendors.

Purchase Commitments

Periodically, the Company enters into various purchase agreements with vendors to ensure the availability and pricing of products and services. These commitments represent future obligations to purchase goods and services that are enforceable and legally binding on the Company and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Included in these agreements are contracts that specify a minimum payment regardless of whether the Company takes delivery of the contracted products or services (take-or-pay) as well as commitments that involve a penalty in order to cancel the purchase commitment.

Commitments and Other Contingencies

The Company has employment agreements with certain executive officers which provide that in the event of their termination or resignation, under certain conditions, the Company may be required to pay severance to the executive officers in amounts ranging from one-fourth to two times their base salary and target annual bonus. In the event that a termination or resignation follows or is in connection with a change in control, the Company may be required to pay severance to the executive officers in amounts ranging from three-fourths to three times their base salary and target annual bonus. The Company may also be required to continue welfare benefit plan coverage for the executive officers following a termination or resignation for a period ranging from one month to two years.

If a supply agreement for store brand products between a vendor and the Company were to be terminated, then the Company may be required to purchase from the vendor all remaining finished and unfinished products and product-materials ordered or held by the vendor. As of March 30, 2012, the Company had no material obligation to purchase remaining products or materials due to a termination of a supply agreement with a vendor who supplies store brand products to the Company.