Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs [Member] Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs Member The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) cost of goods sold and occupancy costs. Direct store expenses [Member] Direct store expenses [Member] The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) direct store expenses. General and administrative expenses [Member] General and Administrative Expense [Member] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Share-based payment expense before income taxes Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Net share-based payment expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Common stock available for future stock option grants (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Unrecognized share-based payment expense, net of estimated forfeitures Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Unvested outstanding stock options (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options Nonvested Number As of the balance sheet date, the number of nonvested stock options outstanding under the plan. Weighted average period for recognition of unrecognized share-based payment expense (in years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] United States [Member] UNITED STATES Canada and United Kingdom [Member] Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member] Percentage net long-lived assets by geographic area Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets Percentage of Total Net Long-Lived Assets This element represents a percentage of the entity's aggregate net long-lived assets as of the balance sheet date. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, par value Common Stock, No Par Value Treasury Stock, Number of Shares Held Treasury Stock, Number of Shares Held Investments [Abstract] Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Additions Restructuring Charges Usage Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Ending Balance Usage in store closure reserve - ongoing cash rental payments Restructuring Reserve Settled with Cash Ongoing Rental Payments Amount of cash paid in the period related to ongoing cash rental payments that fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Number of Stores Acquired Number of Stores Acquired The number of stores acquired during the period. Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Amortization of Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] The schedule of data being disclosed, which relates to finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets, in total and by major class. Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Major Class [Axis] Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Major Class [Axis] This element represents the axis which defines the relationship between the domain members or categories in the table and the line items or concepts that complete the table. Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] The major class of finite- and indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill). Definite-lived contract-based [Member] Definite Lived Contract Based [Member] This element represents the finite-lived intangible assets that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party. Definite-lived marketing-related and other [Member] Definite lived marketing related and other [Member] This element represents the finite-lived intangible assets that are related to marketing and other intangibles. Indefinite-lived contract-based [Member] Indefinite Lived Contract Based Member This element represents the indefinite-lived intangible assets that arise from a contractual arrangement with a third party. Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] This element represents financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members, which are defined in one or many axes to the table. Gross carrying amount Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Represents the sum, net of any impairment charges, of the carrying amounts of all finite-lived intangible assets, gross before accumulated amortization, and indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date. Gross carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross carrying amount Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Marketable Securities [Table Text Block] Marketable Securities [Table Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Dividends Declared [Table Text Block] Schedule of Dividends Declared [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of all or some of the information related to dividends declared, paid or unpaid, as of the financial reporting date. Schedule of Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block] Schedule of Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the number of shares repurchased, the average cost per share, and the total cost of the shares repurchased during the period. Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] United States [Member] Percentage sales by geographic area Percentage of Total Sales Percentage of Total Sales This element represents a percentage of the entity's aggregate sales during the reporting period. Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Stock Options [Member] Stock Options [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net Income (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator for basic earnings per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential additional common shares outstanding (denominator for diluted earnings per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Potential common shares outstanding [Abstract] Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Treasury Stock [Abstract] Treasury Stock Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Future Intangible Asset Amortization [Table] Schedule of Future Intangible Asset Amortization [Table] Schedule of Future Intangible Asset Amortization [Table] Future Amortization Expense [Line Items] Future Amortization Expense [Line Items] Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, remainder of fiscal year Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year two Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year three Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year four Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, year five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of intangible assets, after year five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Definite-lived intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Money Market Funds [Member] Municipal Notes Bonds [Member] Municipal Notes Bonds Commercial Paper [Member] Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Inputs [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Inputs [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Inputs [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Total [Member] Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Marketable securities - available-for-sale Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Total Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Table] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Table] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Table] Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis] Organization Consolidation And Presentation [Axis] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items] Organization Consolidation and Presentation [Line Items] Number of Operating Segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of weeks in fiscal year Number Of Weeks In Fiscal Year Number of weeks in fiscal year, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Number of weeks in first quarter Number of weeks in first quarter Number of weeks in first quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Number of weeks in second quarter Number Of Weeks In Second Quarter Number of weeks in second quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Number of weeks in third quarter Number Of Weeks In Third Quarter Number of weeks in third quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Number of weeks in fourth quarter Number of weeks included in fourth quarter Number of weeks included in fourth quarter, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Document and Entity [Abstract] Document and Entity [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with either a finite or indefinite life, by major class or business segment. Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Common stock Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Common stock in treasury Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Retained earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balances Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balances (in shares) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Dividends ($2.20 and $0.56 per common share for the sixteen weeks ended January 20, 2013 and fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, respectively) Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans Issuance of Common Stock, Value, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans Value of stock issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Issuance of common stock pursuant to team member stock plans (in shares) Issuance of Common Stock, Shares, Pursuant to T M Stock Plans Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Purchase of treasury stock Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Share-based payment expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Balances Balances (in shares) Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Number of non-profit organizations Number of related parties Represents the number of related parties of the reporting entity. Income Statement [Abstract] Sales Revenue, Net Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs Cost of Goods Sold and Occupancy Costs The aggregate costs related to goods sold during the reporting period, net of discounts and allowances, distribution and food preparation costs, and shipping and handling costs. Occupancy costs include store rental costs, property taxes, utility costs, repair and maintenance, and property insurance. Gross profit Gross Profit Direct store expenses Direct Store Expenses Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of the expenses which can be clearly related to production and are included in cost of sales or services. It excludes general and administrative expense. General and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense Pre-opening expenses Pre-Opening Costs Relocation, store closure and lease termination costs Relocation Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs The charge against or credit to earnings in the period which comprises of costs that are associated with an exit or disposal activity, other than for discontinued operations, as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those which are for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees and costs associated with the acceleration or depreciation or impairment of related long-lived assets. Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Investment and other income, net of interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares) Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Share-based payment expense Share-based Compensation Deferred income tax expense Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Accretion of premium/discount on marketable securities Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments Deferred lease liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the lease liabilities payable that would be payable in future. Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Net change in current assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Merchandise inventories Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Development costs of new locations Development Costs of New Locations The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets, including cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, related to new store development. Other property and equipment expenditures Other Property and Equipment Expenditures The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets, excluding costs related to new store development. Purchases of available-for-sale securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Increase in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Payment for purchase of acquired entities Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Common stock dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Excess tax benefit related to exercise of team member stock options Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Federal and state income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Aggregate available-for-sale securities with unrealized holding losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value Short-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period (in months) Short-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period This element represents the average effective maturity period of short term investments, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Long-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period (in months) Long-term Investment Average Effective Maturity Period This element represents the average effective maturity period of long term investments, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Revenue [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure about revenues from external customers that are (1) attributed to the entity's country of domicile and (2) attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. If revenues from external customers attributed to an individual foreign country are material, those revenues must be disclosed separately. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Long-Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Entity Wide Information Geographic Area Long-Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure about net long-lived assets (except financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets) that are (1) attributed to the entity's country of domicile and (2) attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Dividends [Axis] Dividends [Axis] Dividends [Domain] Dividends [Domain] Dividend Declared [Member] Dividend Declared [Member] Special Dividend [Member] Special Dividend [Member] Special Dividend [Member] Dividends Per Common Share [Abstract] Dividends Payable, Date Declared Dividends Payable, Date Declared Dividends Payable, Date of Record, Day, Month and Year Dividends Payable, Date of Record Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid, Day, Month and Year Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Available-for-sale Securities, Current [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Current [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Current [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent [Member] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Commercial Paper [Member] Corporate Note Securities [Member] Corporate Note Securities [Member] Municipal Notes [Member] Municipal Notes [Member] Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member] Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Municipal Bonds [Member] Municipal Bonds [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Available-for-sale Securities, Current Available-for-sale Securities, Current Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments - available-for-sale securities Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Accounts receivable Receivables, Net, Current Merchandise inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Long-term investments - available-for-sale securities Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current installments of capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued payroll, bonus and other benefits due team members Employee-related Liabilities, Current Dividends payable Dividends Payable, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term capital lease obligations, less current installments Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred lease liabilities Deferred Lease Liabilities For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement (including rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances) and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Shareholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, no par value, 600.0 shares authorized; 186.0 and 185.8 shares issued; 185.4 and 185.4 shares outstanding at 2013 and 2012, respectively Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital Common stock in treasury, at cost, 0.6 and 0.4 shares at 2013 and 2012, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total shareholders' equity Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]