Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Disposition - Additional Information (Detail)

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Disposition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Dec. 29, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Percentage of ownership interest sold 80.00%vfc_PercentageOfOwnershipInterestSold  
Gain on sale of business $ 42,000us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness $ 44,485us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness