Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Acquisition-related transaction costs
Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense
Preferred stock, no par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Number of restricted stock units
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Common stock, no par value, 36,904,285 and 37,119,083 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Interest, net
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating
Wages and related taxes
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (a)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Total
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Effect of changes in tax laws or rates enacted in the current period
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Current income tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Proceeds from sales of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Annual stop loss limit
Annual Stop Loss Limit
Annual Stop Loss Limit
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Financing cash flows required by finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Liabilities And Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Liabilities And Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Restricted Stock Units, Time-Based
Restricted Stock Units, Time-Based [Member]
Restricted Stock Units, Time-Based
Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Capitalized software implementation costs and Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Finance lease right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Amortization
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Accrued liabilities and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic (shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, before Tax
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Store closing and asset impairment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment [Policy Text Block]
Other, net
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local, Other [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Insurance accruals, net of current portion
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Maximum increase in borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
2030
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Four
Receivables
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
3.72% Senior Notes (Series D) due in 7 installments beginning October 28, 2025 and ending October 28, 2031
Three Point Seven Two Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One [Member]
Three Point Seven Two Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One [Member]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Accumulated amortization
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Stock Incentive Plan
Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2009 Stock Incentive Plan
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Accrued bonus compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Bonuses
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
State net operating losses and tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
Recent accounting pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net income per common share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Purchased property and equipment in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amortization of debt related costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Employer discretionary contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Revenue recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Total
Long-Term Debt
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Contingencies
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncash investing and financing activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
2027
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Next Rolling 12 Months
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Weighted-average remaining lease-term - finance lease
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Federal
Income Tax Paid, Federal, after Refund Received
Fair value of shares vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finance lease right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Depreciation of Property and Equipment and Amortization of Capital Lease Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance [Member]
Net Income Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Net income per common share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Purchase of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Allocation of Purchase Price
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Insurance accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Insurance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Insurance
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Weighted-average shares outstanding-diluted (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Percentage acquired
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Payment of dividends per share (in Dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Entity Emerging Growth
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment useful life
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Useful Life
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Derivatives instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Net property and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Less amount representing interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Share-based payment awards
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Less amount representing interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Reportable Segment
Reportable Segment [Member]
Reportable Segment
Operating cash flows required by operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Rolling Year Five
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Number of payments
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Number of Payments
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Number of Payments
Term Loan Facility
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Total minimum lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Unvested, beginning balance (in Dollars per share)
Unvested, ending balance (in Dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Number of states in which entity operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Repurchase of common stock
Repurchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Alabama, Florida And Mississippi
Alabama, Florida And Mississippi [Member]
Alabama, Florida And Mississippi
Nondeductible executive compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Executive Compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Executive Compensation
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Less current maturities
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Prepared food & dispensed beverage
Food and Beverage [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Population of communities (many less than)
Population Of Communities
Population Of Communities
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
2030
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
City of Joplin Missouri
City Of Joplin Missouri [Member]
City Of Joplin Missouri [Member]
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Effect of changes in tax laws or rates enacted in the current period
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Business Combination
Business Combination [Line Items]
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Authorized shares of common stock (shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Receivable, Current
Intangible asset useful life
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Useful Life
Performance Award Adjustments (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjusted In Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjusted In Period
Common stock, no par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, No Par Value
3.75% Senior Notes (Series B) due in 7 installments beginning December 17, 2022 and ending December 18, 2028
Three Point Seven Five Senior Notes Due December 18, 2028 [Member]
Three Point Seven Five Senior Notes Due December 18, 2028
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Same-store credit card fees expense
Credit Card Fee Expense
Credit Card Fee Expense
Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate [Member]
Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Share repurchase program authorized amount
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Texas
TEXAS
Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Payments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
2031
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Five
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Business Combination [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Fikes Wholesale
Fikes Wholesale [Member]
Fikes Wholesale
Buildings, land improvements and leasehold improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Inventories and cost of goods sold
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Weighted-average discount rate - finance lease
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Total shareholders’ equity
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Number of other key employees covered by employment agreements
Employment Agreements, Number of Employees
Employment Agreements, Number of Employees
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Operating Lease, Liability
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Finance lease obligations
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Same-store other expense
Same-Store Other Expenses
Same-Store Other Expenses
Bank Line
Bank Line [Member]
Bank Line [Member]
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Construction in process
Construction in Progress, Gross
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Accrued expenses
AccruedExpensesAbstract
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Shareholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Amount
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Property taxes
Property taxes
Accrued property taxes.
Quarterly principal payment as a percentage
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Percentage Of Principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Percentage Of Principal
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
City Area Code
City Area Code
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Total minimum lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Property and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Merchandise
Merchandise [Member]
Payments of cash dividends
Payments of Dividends
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Compensation not yet recognized, period
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Total assets
Assets
Operating leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Business Combination [Abstract]
Business Combination [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Shares issued of preferred stock (shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
General Liability and Auto Liability Insurance
General Liability And Auto Liability Insurance [Member]
General Liability And Auto Liability Insurance [Member]
Common stock held by trustee of the 401K plan (shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Total liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability
Series J Senior Notes
Series J Senior Notes [Member]
Series J Senior Notes
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
PEO
PEO [Member]
Current tax expense:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
2028
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Self insurance reserve
Self Insurance Reserve
Share-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Business Combination, Series of Individually Immaterial Business Combinations
Business Combination, Series of Individually Immaterial Business Combinations [Member]
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
3.65% Senior Notes (Series C) due in 7 installments beginning May 2, 2025 and ending May 2, 2031
Three Point Six Five Senior Notes Due May 2, 2031 [Member]
Three Point Six Five Senior Notes Due May 2, 2031 [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Four
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Inventory, Current
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Granted (in Dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Accounts Payable, Current
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Forfeited (in Dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Cash and Cash Equivalent
Capitalized software costs
Software, In-Development, Internally Developed, and Purchased [Member]
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Beginning Balance (shares)
Ending Balance (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Payments of debt related costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Credit Card Receivable
Credit Card Receivable [Member]
Diluted (in Dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Prepaid and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Fuel
Fuel [Member]
Maximum increase in borrowing capacity as a percentage of consolidated EBITDA
Line Of Credit, Maximum Increase In Borrowing Capacity As A Percentage Of Consolidated EBITDA
Line Of Credit, Maximum Increase In Borrowing Capacity As A Percentage Of Consolidated EBITDA
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Property and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant, and Equipment, before Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Abstract]
2029
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Two
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
State and local
Income Tax Paid, State and Local, after Refund Received
Property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
2.96% Senior Notes (Series H) due August 6, 2032
Two Point Nine Six Senior Notes due August 6, 2032 [Member]
Two Point Nine Six Senior Notes due August 6, 2032
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Leases
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Cost, Depreciation and Amortization
Grocery & general merchandise
Grocery And General Merchandise [Member]
Grocery And General Merchandise
State
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local [Member]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Weighted-average discount rate - operating lease
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (a)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Accrued environmental liability
Other Accrued Liabilities
Segment Reporting [Table]
Segment Reporting [Table]
Shares available for grant under the Plan (shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt Including Capitalized Lease Obligations
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Revenue
Business Combination, Acquiree's Revenue since Acquisition Date, Actual
2028
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Two
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivatives
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Acquisitions
Business Combination [Text Block]
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Share-based compensation
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Amortization
Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Amortization Expense
Buildings and land improvements
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Goodwill
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill
Preferred And Common Stock
Preferred And Common Stock [Text Block]
Preferred and common stock.
Asset impairment charges
Asset, Impairment Loss
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Discounted liability of asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization, shown separately below)
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Other
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Nondeductible executive compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Executive Compensation, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Executive Compensation, Amount
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Cash paid for income taxes, net
Cash paid for income taxes, net
Income Tax Paid, after Refund Received
Less valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Number of stores
Number of Stores
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards (in shares)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired, Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Increase (decrease) in tax expense
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Customer relationships and trade name
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Interest income
Interest Income (Expense), Operating
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Other
Other Liabilities, Current
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Document Type
Document Type
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Tax credit carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Excess of current cost over the stated LIFO Value
Excess of Replacement or Current Costs over Stated LIFO Value
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Quarterly installments
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Remaining available
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Proceeds from long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Other Receivables
Other Receivables [Member]
Other Receivables
Additions based on tax positions related to current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Finite-lived intangible assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Total revenue
Revenues
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Annual amortization, year four
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Four
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Machinery and Equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Operating and finance lease obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Lease Obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Lease Obligations
3.67% Senior Notes (Series A) due in 7 installments beginning June 17, 2022, and ending June 15, 2028
Three Point Six Seven Senior Notes Due June 15, 2028 [Member]
Three Point Six Seven Senior Notes Due June 15, 2028
Deferred income taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Deferred Tax Asset
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
2029
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Three
Award vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Counterparty, Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Long-Term Debt
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Annual amortization, year one
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year One
Share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-Based Compensation Cost
PEO Name
PEO Name
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Contract liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Assets acquired:
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset [Abstract]
Other Commitments
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Fuel
Gasoline [Member]
Insurance accruals
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Same-store employee expense
Labor and Related Expense
Annual amortization, year two
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Two
Land
Land
New Credit Agreement Term Loan Facility
New Credit Agreement Term Loan Facility [Member]
New Credit Agreement Term Loan Facility
Carrying Value of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Inventory Values
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
2027
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Basic (in Dollars per share)
Basic earnings per common share (in Dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Repurchase of common stock and payment of related excise taxes
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
2031
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Five
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Credit Facilities
Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit Facilities
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Rolling Year Three
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Operating lease liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Operating Lease Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Operating Lease Liabilities
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Receivables
Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Original Repurchase Program
Original Repurchase Program [Member]
Original Repurchase Program
3.77% Senior Notes (Series F) due August 22, 2028
Three Point Seven Seven Senior Notes due August 22, 2028 [Member]
Three Point Seven Seven Senior Notes due August 22, 2028 [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Environmental remediation liabilities
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Number of merchandise categories
Segment Reporting, Number Of Merchandise Categories
Segment Reporting, Number Of Merchandise Categories
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
New Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Facility
New Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
New Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Facility
Annual amortization, year five
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Five
Annual amortization, year three
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Three
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Authorized shares of preferred stock (shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Asset retirement obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Asset Retirement Obligations
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Preferred stock, no par value, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Operating cash flows required by finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Plus dilutive effect of share-based compensation (shares)
Plus effect of stock options and restricted stock units
Effect Of Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units
Series I Senior Notes
Series I Senior Notes [Member]
Series I Senior Notes
Inventory
Inventory [Line Items]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Bonds issued
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Maximum Taxable Exempt Bonds Available
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Maximum Taxable Exempt Bonds Available
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Incremental Term Loan Facility
Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Incremental Term Loan Facility
Name
Measure Name
Illinois
ILLINOIS
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Commitments
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Compensation not yet recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Auditor Information [Abstract]
Auditor Information [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Non same-store operating expense
Non Same-Store Operating Expense
Non Same-Store Operating Expense
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Next Rolling 12 Months
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Inventory
Inventory, Gross
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]
Performance Award Adjustments (in Dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjusted In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjusted In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Stock-based compensation (shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts and Financing Receivables [Table]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
2031
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease-term - operating lease
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Rolling Year Five
2.85% Senior Notes (Series G) due August 7, 2030
Two Point Eight Five Senior Notes due August 7, 2030 [Member]
Two Point Eight Five Senior Notes due August 7, 2030
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Vested (in Dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Fair value of amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Federal and state income taxes
Total income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Other
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Incremental Term Loan
Incremental Term Loan [Member]
Incremental Term Loan
Principles of consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Vendor Rebates
Vendor Rebates [Member]
Vendor Rebates
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Locations subject to lease agreements
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units
Net income
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Self-insurance
Self Insurance Reserve [Policy Text Block]
Liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability [Abstract]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Share-based payment awards
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Prepaid and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Prepaid Expense and Other Asset, Current