Village Super Market (VLGEA) 10-K 8 Oct 13 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013	Oct. 04, 2013	Jan. 26, 2013
Entity Registrant Name	VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	27-Jul-13
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	103595
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-24
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		13,845,449
Entity Public Float			$170,600,000

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$109,571	$103,103
Merchandise inventories	41,515	40,599
Patronage dividend receivable	11,810	10,774
Note receivable from Wakefern	22,421
Other current assets	20,047	17,102
Total current assets	205,364	171,578
Note receivable from Wakefern		20,918
Property, equipment and fixtures, net	176,981	172,420
Investment in Wakefern	24,355	23,406
Goodwill	12,057	12,057
Other assets	8,655	9,159
TOTAL ASSETS	427,412	409,538
Current liabilities
Capital and financing lease obligations	10
Notes payable to Wakefern	600	473
Accounts payable to Wakefern	59,465	55,441
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	16,999	16,056
Accrued wages and benefits	14,710	12,802
Income taxes payable	19,281	15,134
Total current liabilities	111,065	99,906
Long-term Debt
Capital and financing lease obligations	41,019	40,792
Notes payable to Wakefern	1,719	2,357
Total long-term debt	42,738	43,149
Pension liabilities	20,062	29,763
Other liabilities	8,987	6,409
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, no par value: Authorized 10,000 shares, none issued
Retained earnings	211,109	209,373
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-8,467	-15,474
Total shareholders' equity	244,560	230,311
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	427,412	409,538
Class A Common Stock
Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock	44,543	39,570
Treasury Stock	-3,401	-4,186
Class B Common Stock
Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock	$776	$1,028

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICAL	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Preferred stock shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Class A Common Stock
Common stock shares authorized	20,000	20,000
Common stock shares issued	9,440	7,883
Treasury shares	375	461
Class B Common Stock
Common stock shares authorized	20,000	20,000
Common stock shares issued	4,780	6,335
Common stock shares outstanding	4,780	6,335

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Revenue
Sales	$1,476,457	$1,422,243	$1,298,928
Cost of sales	1,078,696	1,033,416	948,769
Gross profit	397,761	388,827	350,159
Operating and administrative expense	333,230	313,516	293,222
Depreciation and amortization	20,354	19,759	18,621
Operating income	44,177	55,552	38,316
Income from partnerships	1,450
Interest expense	-3,771	-4,415	-4,280
Interest income	2,783	2,571	2,207
Income before income taxes	44,639	53,708	36,243
Income taxes	18,855	22,263	15,261
Net income	$25,784	$31,445	$20,982
Class A Common Stock
Revenue
Basic net income per share	$2.18	$2.74	$1.86
Diluted net income per share	$1.85	$2.28	$1.54
Class B Common Stock
Revenue
Basic net income per share	$1.36	$1.78	$1.21
Diluted net income per share	$1.36	$1.77	$1.21

CONSOLIDATED_CONDENSED_STATEME

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013		Jul. 28, 2012		Jul. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$25,784		$31,445		$20,982
Amortization of pension actuarial loss, net of tax (1)	1,309	[1]	780	[1]	991	[1]
Pension adjustment to funded status, net of tax (2)	5,698	[2]	-5,112	[2]	-1,712	[2]
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	7,007		-4,332		-721
Comprehensive income	$32,791		$27,113		$20,261
[1]	Amounts are net of tax of $872, $519 and $660 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
[2]	Amounts are net of tax of $3,800, $3,429 and $1,140 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	Class A Common Stock	Class B Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Treasury Stock	Total
In Thousands
Balance at Jul. 31, 2010	$32,434	$1,035	$185,790	($10,421)	($3,063)	$205,775
Balance - Shares at Jul. 31, 2010	7,541	6,376			513
Net income			20,982			20,982
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax				-721		-721	[1]
Dividends			-19,086			-19,086
Exercise of stock options	300				427	727
Exercise of stock options - shares					-59
Treasury stock purchases					-2,171	-2,171
Treasury stock purchases - shares					76
Share-based compensation expense	3,007					3,007
Share-based compensation expense - shares	292
Net tax deficit from exercise of stock options and restricted share vesting	-356					-356
Balance at Jul. 30, 2011	35,385	1,035	187,686	-11,142	-4,807	208,157
Balance - Shares at Jul. 30, 2011	7,833	6,376			530
Net income			31,445			31,445
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax				-4,332		-4,332	[2]
Dividends			-9,758			-9,758
Exercise of stock options	723				630	1,353
Exercise of stock options - shares					-69
Treasury stock purchases					-9	-9
Share-based compensation expense	3,180					3,180
Share-based compensation expense - shares	9
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation	275					275
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	7	-7
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares - shares	41	-41
Balance at Jul. 28, 2012	39,570	1,028	209,373	-15,474	-4,186	230,311
Balance - Shares at Jul. 28, 2012	7,883	6,335			461
Net income			25,784			25,784
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax				7,007		7,007	[3]
Dividends			-24,048			-24,048
Exercise of stock options	957				785	1,742
Exercise of stock options - shares					-86
Share-based compensation expense	3,222					3,222
Share-based compensation expense - shares	2
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation	542					542
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares	252	-252
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares - shares	1,555	-1,555
Balance at Jul. 27, 2013	$44,543	$776	$211,109	($8,467)	($3,401)	$244,560
Balance - Shares at Jul. 27, 2013	9,440	4,780			375
[1]	Net of tax of $480
[2]	Net of tax of $2,910
[3]	Net of tax of $4,672

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PARENTHETICAL (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PARENTHETICAL
Tax associated with other comprehensive loss	$4,672	$2,910	$480

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$25,784	$31,445	$20,982
Depreciation and amortization	20,354	19,759	18,621
Non-cash share-based compensation	3,222	3,180	3,007
Deferred taxes	-3,499	1,089	-1,543
Provision to value inventories at LIFO	-56	601	412
Income from partnerships	-1,450
Change in merchandise inventories	-860	-1,423	-2,703
Change in patronage dividend receivable	-1,036	-1,756	-260
Change in accounts payable to Wakefern	4,024	32	8,321
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	-1,778	643	2,408
Change in accrued wages and benefits	1,908	-6,415	7,269
Change in income taxes payable	4,147	-2,745	2,268
Change in other assets and liabilities	513	-978	5,362
Net cash provided by operating activities	51,273	43,432	64,144
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	-21,888	-16,729	-13,346
Maturity of (investment in) note receivable from Wakefern	-1,503	-1,406	-1,308
Store acquisitions		-4,123	-6,595
Proceeds from partnerships	1,980
Net cash used in investing activities	-21,411	-22,258	-21,249
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,742	1,353	727
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation	542	275	703
Principal payments of long-term debt	-1,630	-1,294	-749
Dividends	-24,048	-9,758	-19,086
Treasury stock purchases		-9	-2,171
Net cash used in financing activities	-23,394	-9,433	-20,576
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	6,468	11,741	22,319
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	103,103	91,362	69,043
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	109,571	103,103	91,362
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH PAYMENTS MADE FOR:
Cash payments for interest	4,012	4,116	4,280
Cash payments for income taxes	17,665	23,076	12,095
Non-cash investment in Wakefern		$323	$1,550

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of operations
	Village Super Market, Inc. (the “Company” or “Village”) operates a chain of 29 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. On January 29, 2012, Village acquired store fixtures, leasehold interests and other assets of the ShopRite in Old Bridge, NJ for $3,250 plus inventory and other working capital for $1,116.  In July 2011, Village acquired the store fixtures, leases and other assets of two locations in Maryland for $6,595 from SuperFresh.  These stores opened as ShopRites on July 28, 2011 after remodeling.  The Company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (“Wakefern”), the largest retailer-owned food cooperative in the United States.
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Village Super Market, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which are wholly owned. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
	Fiscal year
	The Company and its subsidiaries utilize a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in the month of July. Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 contain 52 weeks.
	Industry segment
	The Company consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.
	Revenue recognition
	Merchandise sales are recognized at the point of sale to the customer. Sales tax is excluded from revenue. Discounts provided to customers through ShopRite coupons and loyalty programs are recognized as a reduction of sales as the products are sold.
	Cash and cash equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less and proceeds due from credit and debit card transactions with settlement terms of less than five days to be cash equivalents. Included in cash and cash equivalents at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012 are $85,222 and $82,294, respectively, of demand deposits invested at Wakefern at overnight money market rates.
	Merchandise inventories
	Approximately 65% of merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of LIFO (last-in, first-out) cost or market. If the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method had been used, inventories would have been $14,786 and $14,842 higher than reported in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. All other inventories are stated at the lower of FIFO cost or market.
	Vendor allowances and rebates
	The Company receives vendor allowances and rebates, including the patronage dividend and amounts received as a pass through from Wakefern, related to the Company’s buying and merchandising activities. Vendor allowances and rebates are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the related merchandise is sold or when the required contractual terms are completed.
	Property, equipment and fixtures
	Property, equipment and fixtures are recorded at cost. Interest cost incurred to finance construction is capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of thirty years for buildings, ten years for store fixtures and equipment, and three years for vehicles. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the related lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
	When assets are sold or retired, their cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
	Investments
	The Company’s investments in its principal supplier, Wakefern, and a Wakefern affiliate, Insure-Rite, Ltd., are stated at cost (see Note 3). Village evaluates its investments in Wakefern and Insure-Rite, Ltd. for impairment through consideration of previous, current and projected levels of profit of those entities.
	The Company’s 20%-50% investments in certain real estate partnerships are accounted for under the equity method. One of these partnerships is a variable interest entity which does not require consolidation as Village is not the primary beneficiary (see Note 6).
	Store opening and closing costs
	All store opening costs are expensed as incurred. The Company records a liability for the future minimum lease payments and related costs for closed stores from the date of closure to the end of the remaining lease term, net of estimated cost recoveries that may be achieved through subletting, discounted using a risk-adjusted interest rate.
	Leases
	Leases that meet certain criteria are classified as capital leases, and assets and liabilities are recorded at amounts equal to the lesser of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased properties at the inception of the respective leases. Such assets are amortized on a straight- line basis over the shorter of the related lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Amounts representing interest expense relating to the lease obligations are recorded to effect constant rates of interest over the terms of the leases. Leases that do not qualify as capital leases are classified as operating leases. The Company accounts for rent holidays, escalating rent provisions, and construction allowances on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
	For leases in which the Company is involved with the construction of the store, if Village concludes that it has substantively all of the risks of ownership during construction of the leased property and therefore is deemed the owner of the project for accounting purposes, an asset and related financing obligation are recorded for the costs paid by the landlord. Once construction is complete, the Company considers the requirements for sale-leaseback treatment. If the arrangement does not qualify for sale-leaseback treatment, the Company amortizes the financing obligation and depreciates the building over the lease term.
	Advertising
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $11,018, $10,952 and $9,294 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Income taxes
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
	The Company recognizes a tax benefit for uncertain tax positions if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based on its technical merits. The tax benefit of a qualifying position is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon effective settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information.
	Use of estimates
	In conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Some of the more significant estimates are patronage dividends, pension accounting assumptions, share-based compensation assumptions, accounting for uncertain tax positions, accounting for contingencies and the impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Fair value
	Fair value is defined as the exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined using assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The fair value guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value. The levels within the hierarchy range from Level 1 having the highest priority to Level 3 having the lowest.
	Cash and cash equivalents, patronage dividends receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are reflected in the consolidated financial statements at carrying value, which approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of the Company’s notes receivable from Wakefern and short and long-term notes payable approximate their fair value based on the short duration of these instruments. As the Company’s investments in Wakefern can only be sold to Wakefern at amounts that approximate the Company’s cost, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of such investments.
	Long-lived assets
	The Company reviews long-lived assets, such as property, equipment and fixtures on an individual store basis for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Such review analyzes the undiscounted estimated future cash flows from such assets to determine if the carrying value of such assets are recoverable from their respective cash flows. If impairment is indicated, it is measured by comparing the fair value of the long-lived assets to their carrying value.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is tested at the end of each fiscal year, or more frequently if circumstances dictate, for impairment. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. Village operates as a single reporting unit for purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment and primarily considers earnings multiples and other valuation techniques to measure fair value, in addition to the value of the Company’s stock.
	During fiscal 2012, the Company recorded additional goodwill related to the acquisition of the ShopRite in Old Bridge, NJ of $1,452, all of which is deductible for tax purposes.
	Net income per share
	The Company has two classes of common stock. Class A common stock is entitled to cash dividends as declared 54% greater than those paid on Class B common stock. Shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis for Class A common stock at any time.
	The Company utilizes the two-class method of computing and presenting net income per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that calculates basic and diluted net income per share for each class of common stock separately based on dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, Class A common stock is assumed to receive a 54% greater participation in undistributed earnings than Class B common stock, in accordance with the classes respective dividend rights. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are treated as participating securities and therefore included in computing net income per share using the two-class method.
	Diluted net income per share for Class A common stock is calculated utilizing the if-converted method, which assumes the conversion of all shares of Class B common stock to Class A common stock on a share-for- share basis, as this method is more dilutive than the two-class method. Diluted net income per share for Class B common stock does not assume conversion of Class B common stock to shares of Class A common stock.
	The tables below reconcile the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted net income per share for all periods presented.
		2013		2012		2011
		Class A	Class B	Class A	Class B	Class A	Class B
	Numerator:
	Net income allocated, basic	$     18,089	$       7,053	$     19,314	$     11,317	$     12,752	$       7,741
	Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	7,053	-	11,317	-	7,741	-
	Effect of share-based compensation on allocated net income	6	(5)	94	(54)	8	(6)
	Net income allocated, diluted	$     25,148	$       7,048	$     30,725	$     11,263	$     20,501	$       7,735
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	8,297	5,197	7,045	6,358	6,873	6,376
	Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	5,197	-	6,358	-	6,376	-
	Dilutive effect of share-based compensation	112	-	81	-	106	-
	Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	13,606	5,197	13,484	6,358	13,355	6,376
	Net income per share is as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
		Class   A	Class   B	Class   A	Class   B	Class   A	Class   B
Basic	$         2.18	$         1.36	$         2.74	$         1.78	$         1.86	$         1.21
Diluted	$         1.85	$         1.36	$         2.28	$         1.77	$         1.54	$         1.21
Outstanding stock options to purchase Class A shares of 5, 222 and 246 were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share at July 27, 2013, July 28, 2012 and July 30, 2011, respectively, as a result of their anti-dilutive effect. In addition, 299, 299 and 292 non-vested restricted Class A shares, which are considered participating securities, and their allocated net income were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculation at July 27, 2013, July 28, 2012 and July 30, 2011, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
Share-based compensation
All share-based payments to employees are recognized in the financial statements as compensation costs based on the fair market value on the date of the grant.
Benefit plans
The Company recognizes the funded status of its Company sponsored retirement plans on the consolidated balance sheet. Actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition obligations not previously recognized are recorded as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The Company also contributes to several multi-employer pension plans under the terms of collective bargaining agreements that cover certain union-represented employees.  Pension expense for these plans is recognized as contributions are made.

Note_2_Property_Equipment_and_

Note 2 - Property, Equipment and Fixtures	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 2 - Property, Equipment and Fixtures	NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT and FIXTURES
	Property, equipment and fixtures are comprised as follows:
		27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12
	Land and buildings	$                      78,786	$                      78,946
	Store fixtures and equipment	190,957	178,589
	Leasehold improvements	82,523	79,429
	Leased property under capital leases	21,686	21,686
	Construction in progress	12,231	4,053
	Vehicles	2,581	2,342
	Total property, equipment and fixtures	388,764	365,045
	Accumulated depreciation	(207,161)	(188,722)
	Accumulated amortization of property under capital leases	(4,622)	(3,903)
	Property, equipment and fixtures, net	$                    176,981	$                    172,420
	Amortization of leased property under capital and financing leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense.

Note_3_Related_Party_Informati

Note 3 - Related Party Information - Wakefern	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 3 - Related Party Information - Wakefern	NOTE 3 — RELATED PARTY INFORMATION - WAKEFERN
	The Company’s ownership interest in its principal supplier, Wakefern, which is operated on a cooperative basis for its stockholder members, is 13.7% of the outstanding shares of Wakefern at July 27, 2013. The investment is pledged as collateral for any obligations to Wakefern. In addition, all obligations to Wakefern are personally guaranteed by certain shareholders of Village.
	The Company is obligated to purchase 85% of its primary merchandise requirements from Wakefern until ten years from the date that stockholders representing 75% of Wakefern sales notify Wakefern that those stockholders request that the Wakefern Stockholder Agreement be terminated. If this purchase obligation is not met, Village is required to pay Wakefern’s profit contribution shortfall attributable to this failure. Similar payments are due if Wakefern loses volume by reason of the sale of Company stores or a merger with another entity. Village fulfilled the above obligation in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011. The Company also has an investment of approximately 8.1% in Insure-Rite, Ltd., a Wakefern affiliated company, that provides Village with liability and property insurance coverage.
	Wakefern has increased from time to time the required investment in its common stock for each supermarket owned by a member, with the exact amount per store computed based on the amount of each store’s purchases from Wakefern. At July 27, 2013, the Company’s indebtedness to Wakefern for the outstanding amount of these stock subscriptions was $2,319. Installment payments are due as follows:  2014 - $600; 2015 - $667; 2016 - $518; 2017 - $446; 2018 - $88and none thereafter. The maximum per store investment, which is currently $825, increased by $25 in both fiscal 2013 and 2012, resulting in additional investments of $949 and $622, respectively. Village receives additional shares of common stock to the extent paid for at the end of each fiscal year (September 30) of Wakefern calculated at the then book value of such shares. The payments, together with any stock issued thereunder, at the option of Wakefern, may be null and void and all payments on this subscription shall become the property of Wakefern in the event the Company does not complete the payment of this subscription in a timely manner.
	Village purchases substantially all of its merchandise from Wakefern. Wakefern distributes as a “patronage dividend” to each member a share of substantially all of its earnings in proportion to the dollar volume of purchases by the member from Wakefern during the year. Patronage dividends and other vendor allowances and rebates amounted to $24,779, $23,953 and $17,724 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Wakefern provides the Company with support services in numerous areas including advertising, supplies, liability and property insurance, technology support and other store services. Village incurred charges of $29,973, $27,991 and $23,453, from Wakefern in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for these services, which are reflected in operating and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, the Company has certain related party leases (see Note 6) with Wakefern.
	At July 27, 2013, the Company had a $22,421 note receivable due from Wakefern earning a fixed rate of 7%. Previously, this 15-month note was automatically extended for additional, recurring 90-day periods, unless, not later than one year prior to the due date, the Company notified Wakefern requesting payment on the due date. Wakefern has the right to prepay this note at any time and notified the Company that they intend to prepay the note on February 15, 2014.
	At July 27, 2013, the Company had demand deposits invested at Wakefern in the amount of $85,222. These deposits earn overnight money market rates.
	Interest income earned on investments with Wakefern was $2,783, $2,571 and $2,207, in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Note_4_Debt

Note 4 - Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 4 - Debt	NOTE 4 — DEBT
	Village has an unsecured revolving credit agreement providing a maximum amount available for borrowing of $25,000.   This loan agreement expires on December 31, 2014.  The revolving credit line can be used for general corporate purposes. Indebtedness under this agreement bears interest at the prime rate, or at the Eurodollar rate, at the Company’s option, plus applicable margins based on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio. There were no amounts outstanding at July 27, 2013 or July 28, 2012 under this facility.
	The revolving loan agreement provides for up to $3,000 of letters of credit ($2,461 outstanding at July 27, 2013), which secure obligations for self-insured workers’ compensation claims and construction performance guarantees to municipalities.
	This loan agreement contains covenants that, among other conditions, require a maximum liabilities to tangible net worth ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a positive net income. At July 27, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all covenants of the revolving loan agreement. Under the above covenants, Village had approximately $138,104 of net worth available at July 27, 2013 for the payment of dividends.

Note_5_Income_Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 5 - Income Taxes	NOTE 5 — INCOME TAXES
	The components of the provision for income taxes are:
		2013		2012		2011
	Federal:
	Current	$                      17,215		$                      16,009		$                      12,539
	Deferred	(3,021)		931		(952)
	State:
	Current	5,139		5,165		4,265
	Deferred	(478)		158		(591)
		$                      18,855		$                      22,263		$                      15,261
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
			27-Jul-13		28-Jul-12
	Deferred tax assets:
	Leasing activities		$                       5,747		$                       4,893
	Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions		8,028		6,681
	Compensation related costs		6,256		4,344
	Pension costs		5,644		10,316
	Other		1,868		1,656
	Total deferred tax assets		27,543		27,890
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Tax over book depreciation		17,352		17,826
	Patronage dividend receivable		4,903		4,392
	Investment in partnerships		1,411		950
	Other		491		163
	Total deferred tax liabilities		24,157		23,331
	Net deferred tax asset		$                       3,386		$                       4,559
	Deferred income tax assets (liabilities) are included in the following captions on the consolidated balance sheets at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012:
			2013		2012
	Other current assets		$                            5,053		$                            4,154
	Other assets		1,211		1,644
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(838)		(714)
	Other liabilities		(2,040)		(525)
	A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In management’s opinion, in view of the Company’s previous, current and projected taxable income and reversal of deferred tax liabilities, such tax assets will more likely than not be fully realized. Accordingly, no valuation allowance was deemed to be required at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012.
	The effective income tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
			2013		2012		2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate		35	%	35	%	35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		6.8		6.4		6.6
	Other		0.4		0.1		0.5
	Effective income tax rate		42.2	%	41.5	%	42.1	%
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
			2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year		$                      14,895		$                      12,476
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		2,745		2,419
	Balance at end of year		$                      17,640		$                      14,895
	Unrecognized tax benefits at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012 include tax positions of $11,466 and $9,682 (net of federal benefit), respectively, that would reduce the Company’s effective income tax rate, if recognized in future periods.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes in income tax expense. The Company recognized $1,211, $1,008 and $817, related to interest and penalties on income taxes in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amount of accrued interest and penalties included in the consolidated balance sheet was $5,820 and $4,609 at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.
	The state of New Jersey audited the Company’s tax returns for fiscal 2002 through 2005 and has assessed two separate tax deficiencies related to nexus and the deductibility of certain payments between subsidiaries. The Company contested both these assessments through the state’s conference and appeals process. During fiscal 2011, Village received two determinations that the Company’s protests were denied. The Company has filed two complaints in Tax Court against the New Jersey Division of Taxation contesting these decisions. In addition, during fiscal 2012 the state of New Jersey audited the Company’s tax returns for fiscal 2006 through 2009 and has assessed a tax deficiency related to the same issue as above. The Company is currently contesting this assessment through the state’s conference and appeals process.  A trial limited to the nexus dispute was conducted in June 2013 and no decision has been rendered.  The ultimate resolution of these matters could significantly increase or decrease the total amount of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits and could materially impact our results of operations and cash flows. An examination of the Company’s fiscal 2009 federal tax return was completed in fiscal 2011 with no change.

Note_6_Leases

Note 6 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 6 - Leases	NOTE 6 — LEASES
	Description of leasing arrangements
	The Company leased twenty-four stores at July 27, 2013, including five that are capitalized for financial reporting purposes. The majority of initial lease terms range from 20 to 30 years.
	Most of the Company’s leases contain renewal options at increased rents of five years each. These options enable Village to retain the use of facilities in desirable operating areas. Management expects that in the normal course of business, most leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. The Company is obligated under all leases to pay for real estate taxes, utilities and liability insurance, and under certain leases to pay additional amounts based on maintenance and a percentage of sales in excess of stipulated amounts.
	Future minimum lease payments by year and in the aggregate for all non-cancelable leases with initial terms of one year or more consist of the following at July 27, 2013:
		Capital and financing leases	Operating Leases
	2014	$                        4,285	$                      11,204
	2015	4,476	10,904
	2016	4,491	9,610
	2017	4,491	6,928
	2018	4,576	5,793
	Thereafter	79,631	43,552
	Minimum lease payments	101,950	$                      87,991
	Less amount representing interest	60,921
	Present value of minimum lease payments	41,029
	Less current portion	10
		$                      41,019
	The following schedule shows the composition of total rental expense for the following years:
		2013	2012	2011
	Minimum rentals	$                      11,192	$                      10,625	$                        8,625
	Contingent rentals	960	882	881
		$                      12,152	$                      11,507	$                        9,506
	Related party leases
	The Company leases a supermarket from a realty firm 30% owned by certain officers of Village. The Company paid rent to related parties under this lease of $640, $640 and $615 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This lease expires in fiscal 2016 with options to extend at increasing annual rents.
	The Company has ownership interests in three real estate partnerships. Village paid aggregate rents to two of these partnerships for leased stores of $834, $801 and $764 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  In November 2012, the Company received $1,980 in cash distributions from two partnerships.  Income from partnerships in fiscal 2013 of $1,450 represents proceeds received in excess of invested amounts.
	One of these partnerships is a variable interest entity, which is not consolidated as Village is not the primary beneficiary. This partnership owns one property, a stand-alone supermarket leased to the Company since 1974. Village is a general partner entitled to 33% of the partnerships profits and losses.
	The Company leases the Galloway and Vineland stores from Wakefern under sublease agreements which provide for combined annual rent of $1,237. Both leases contain normal periodic rent increases and options to extend the lease.

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity	NOTE 7 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	The Company has two classes of common stock. Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and to cash dividends as declared 54% greater than those paid on Class B common stock. Class B common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share. Class A and Class B common stock share equally on a per share basis in any distributions in liquidation. Shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis for Class A common stock at any time. Class B common stock is not transferable except to another holder of Class B common stock or by will or under the laws of intestacy or pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company approving the transfer. As a result of this voting structure, the holders of the Class B common stock control greater than 50% of the total voting power of the shareholders of the Company and control the election of the Board of Directors.
	The Company has authorized 10,000 shares of preferred stock. No shares have been issued. The Board of Directors is authorized to designate series, preferences, powers and participations of any preferred stock issued.
	Village has three share-based compensation plans, which are described below. The compensation cost charged against income for these plans was $3,222, $3,180 and $3,007 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011,  respectively. Total income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $1,140, $1,126 and $1,001 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The 1997 Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (the “1997 Plan”) provided for the granting of options to purchase up to 1,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock by officers, employees and directors of the Company as designated by the Board of Directors. The Plan requires incentive stock options to be granted at exercise prices equal to the  fair value of Village’s stock at the date of grant (110% if the optionee holds more than 10% of the voting stock of the Company), while nonqualified options may be granted at an exercise price less than fair value. All options granted under this plan were at fair value, vest over a one-year service period and are exercisable up to ten years from the date of grant. There are no shares remaining for future grants under the 1997 Plan.
	The Village Super Market, Inc. 2004 Stock Plan (the “2004 Plan”) provides for awards of incentive and nonqualified stock options and restricted stock. There are 1,200 shares of Class A common stock authorized for issuance to employees and directors under the 2004 Plan. Terms and conditions of awards are determined by the Board of Directors. Option awards are primarily granted at the fair value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant, cliff vest three years from the grant date and are exercisable up to ten years from the date of grant. Restricted stock awards primarily cliff vest three years from the grant date. There are no shares remaining for future grants under the 2004 Plan.
	On December 17, 2010, the shareholder’s of the Company approved the Village Super Market, Inc. 2010 Stock Plan (the “2010 Plan”) under which awards of incentive and non qualified stock options and restricted stock may be made. There are 1,200 shares of Class A common stock authorized for issuance to employees and directors under the 2010 Plan. Terms and conditions of awards are determined by the Board of Directors. Option awards granted to date were granted at the fair value of the Company stock on the date of grant, primarily cliff vest three years from the grant date and are exercisable up to ten years from the grant date. Restricted stock awards primarily cliff vest three years from the date of grant.
	The following table summarizes option activity under all plans for the following years:
		2013				2012		2011
		Shares		Weighted-average exercise price		Shares	Weighted-average exercise price	Shares	Weighted-average exercise price
	Outstanding at beginning of year	474		$                24.03		555	$                23.34	404	$                19.56
	Granted	8		33.91		-	-	218	27.51
	Exercised	(86)		20.19		(69)	19.50	(59)	12.32
	Forfeited	(16)		28.86		(12)	18.40	(8)	27.58
	Outstanding at end of year	380		$                24.91		474	$                24.03	555	$                23.34
	Options exercisable at end of year	169		$                21.50		234	$                20.48	297	$                19.82
	As of July 27, 2013, the weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding and options exercisable was 6.1 years and 4.1 years, respectively. As of July 27, 2013, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable was $3,775 and $2,261, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted was $7.30 and $5.78 per share in fiscal 2013 and 2011, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1,344, $685 and $1,009 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model using the weighted-average assumptions in the following table. The Company uses historical data for similar groups of employees in order to estimate the expected life of options granted. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock for a period of years corresponding to the expected life of the option. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant for securities with a maturity period similar to the expected life of the option.
		2013		2011
	Expected life (years)	5.0		5.0
	Expected volatility	33.0	%	32.2	%
	Expected dividend yield	3.0	%	3.6	%
	Risk-free interest rate	0.8	%	2.0	%
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity under the 2004 and 2010 Plans for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013				2012		2011
		Shares		Weighted-average grant date fair value		Shares	Weighted-average grant date fair value	Shares	Weighted-average grant date fair value
	Nonvested at beginning of year	299		$             27.57		293	$             27.56	257	$             25.65
	Granted	2		33.73		9	29.46	292	27.55
	Vested	(2)		28.25		(3)	32.25	(256)	25.64
	Forfeited	-		-		-	-	-	-
	Nonvested at end of year	299		$             27.60		299	$             27.57	293	$             27.56
	The total fair value of restricted shares vested during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $60, $89 and $7,328, respectively.  As of July 27, 2013, there was $2,074 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock options and restricted stock granted under the above plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years.
	Cash received from option exercises under all share-based compensation arrangements was $1,742, $1,353 and $727 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for tax deductions from option exercises under share-based compensation arrangements was $537, $280 and $385 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company declared and paid cash dividends on common stock as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Per share:
	Class A common stock	$                        2.000		$                        0.850		$                        1.700
	Class B common stock	1.300		0.553		1.105
	Aggregate:
	Class A common stock	$                      17,486		$                        6,247		$                      12,040
	Class B common stock	6,562		3,511		7,046
		$                      24,048		$                        9,758		$                      19,086
	Dividends paid in fiscal 2013 include special dividends totaling $12,009 paid in the second quarter, comprised of $1.00 per Class A common share and $.65 per Class B common share.  Dividends paid in fiscal 2011 include special dividends totaling $14,005 paid in the second quarter, comprised of $1.25 per Class A common share and $.8125 per Class B common share.

Note_8_Pension_Plans

Note 8 - Pension Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 8 - Pension Plans	NOTE 8 — PENSION PLANS
	Company-Sponsored Pension Plans
	The Company sponsors four defined benefit pension plans. Two are tax-qualified plans covering members of unions. Benefits under these two plans are based on a fixed amount for each year of service. One is a tax-qualified plan covering nonunion associates. Benefits under this plan are based upon percentages of annual compensation. Funding for these plans is based on an analysis of the specific requirements and an evaluation of the assets and liabilities of each plan. The fourth plan is an unfunded, nonqualified plan providing supplemental pension benefits to certain executives. The Company uses its fiscal year-end date as the measurement date for these plans.
	Net periodic pension cost for the four plans include the following components:
			2013	2012	2011
	Service cost		$                        3,279	$                        2,694	$                        2,903
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		2,479	2,701	2,575
	Expected return on plan assets		(2,706)	(2,538)	(2,067)
	Amortization of gains and losses		2,173	1,371	1,709
	Amortization of prior service costs		8	8	8
	Net periodic pension cost		$                        5,233	$                        4,236	$                        5,128
	The changes in benefit obligations and the reconciliation of the funded status of the Company’s plans to the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
			2013	2012
	Changes in Benefit Obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$                      67,179	$                      55,480
	Service cost		3,279	2,694
	Interest cost		2,479	2,701
	Benefits paid		(2,422)	(1,023)
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(6,871)	7,327
	Benefit obligation at end of year		$                      63,644	$                      67,179
	Changes in Plan Assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		$                      37,416	$                      33,967
	Actual return on plan assets		5,334	1,245
	Employer contributions		3,254	3,227
	Benefits paid		(2,422)	(1,023)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		43,582	37,416
	Funded status at end of year		$                    (20,062)	$                    (29,763)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Pension liabilities		$                    (20,062)	$                    (29,763)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes		8,467	15,474
	Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax):
	Net actuarial loss		$                      14,111	$                      25,783
	Prior service cost		-	8
			$                      14,111	$                      25,791
	The Company expects approximately $804 of the net actuarial loss to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs in fiscal 2014.
	The accumulated benefit obligations of the four plans were $53,034 and $55,873 at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.  The following information is presented for those plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
			2013	2012
	Projected benefit obligation		$                   14,943	$                   67,179
	Accumulated benefit obligation		14,943	55,873
	Fair value of plan assets		3,695	37,416
	Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit plans were as follows:
			2013	2012	2011
	Assumed discount rate — net periodic pension cost		3.59%	4.99%	5.19%
	Assumed discount rate — benefit obligation		4.43%	3.59%	4.99%
	Assumed rate of increase in compensation levels		4 - 4.5 %	4 - 4.5 %	4 - 4.5 %
	Expected rate of return on plan assets		7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
	Investments in the pension trusts are overseen by the trustees of the plans, who are officers of Village. The Company’s overall investment strategy is to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and money market instruments that, along with periodic plan contributions, provide the necessary funds for ongoing benefit obligations. Expected rates of return on plan assets are developed by determining projected stock and bond returns and then applying these returns to the target asset allocations of the trusts, resulting in a weighted-average rate of return on plan assets. Equity returns were based primarily on historical returns of the S&P 500 Index. Fixed-income projected returns were based primarily on historical returns for the broad U.S. bond market. The target allocations for plan assets are 50-70% equity securities, 25-40% fixed income securities and 0-10% cash. Asset allocations are reviewed periodically and appropriate rebalancing is performed.
	Equity securities include investments in large-cap, small-cap and mid-cap companies located both in and outside the United States. Fixed income securities include U.S. treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries. Investments in securities are made both directly and through mutual funds. In addition, one plan held Class A common stock of Village in the amount of $837 and $804 at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.
	Risk management is accomplished through diversification across asset classes and fund strategies, multiple investment portfolios and investment guidelines. The plans do not allow for investments in derivative instruments.
	The fair value of the pension assets, all of which are valued on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), were as follows:
			27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12
	Asset Category
	Cash		$                        1,747	$                           607
	Equity securities:
	Company stock		837	804
	U.S large cap (1)		16,385	13,488
	U.S. small/mid cap (2)		6,762	5,438
	International (3)		4,580	3,697
	Emerging markets (4)		1,074	1,010
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S treasuries (5)		7,966	7,657
	Mortgage-backed (5)		1,877	1,952
	Corporate bonds (5)		1,766	2,763
	Emerging markets (6)		588	-
Total		$                      43,582	$                      37,416
(1)                 Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, primarily low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&P 500.
(2)                 Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, which invest in diversified portfolios of publicly traded U.S. common stocks of small and medium cap companies.
(3)                 Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, which invest in diversified portfolios of publicly traded common stocks of large, non-U.S. companies.
(4)                 Consists of mutual and exchange traded funds which invest in non-U.S. stocks in emerging markets.
(5)                 Includes directly owned securities, mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
(6)                 Consists of exchange traded funds which invest in non-U.S. bonds in emerging markets.
Based on actuarial assumptions, estimated future defined benefit payments, which may be significantly impacted by participant elections related to retirement dates and forms of payment, are as follows:
Fiscal Year
2014	$              1,027
2015	3,774
2016	1,400
2017	1,572
2018	9,673
2019 - 2023	13,867
The Company expects to contribute $3,000 in cash to all defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2014.
Multi-Employer Plans
The Company contributes to three multi-employer pension plans under collective bargaining agreements covering union-represented employees.  These plans provide benefits to participants that are generally based on a fixed amount for each year of service.  Based on the most recent information available, certain of these multi-employer plans are underfunded. The amount of any increase or decrease in Village’s required contributions to these multi- employer pension plans will depend upon the outcome of collective bargaining, actions taken by trustees who manage the plans, government regulations and the actual return on assets held in the plans, among other factors.
The risks of participating in multi-employer pension plans are different from the risks of participating in single-employer pension plans in the following respects:
·                     Assets contributed to a multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.
·                     If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan allocable to such withdrawing employer may be borne by the remaining participating employers.
·                     If the Company stops participating in some of its multi-employer pension plans, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on its allocable share of the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability.
The Company’s participation in these plans is outlined in the following tables.  The “EIN / Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employer Identification Number (“EIN”) and the three-digit pension plan number.  The most recent “Pension Protection Act Zone Status” available in 2012 and 2011 is for the plan’s year-end at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, unless otherwise noted.  Among other factors, generally, plans in the red zone are less than 65 percent funded, plans in the yellow zone are between 65 and 80 percent funded and plans in the green zone are at least 80 percent funded.  The “FIP/RP Status Pending / Implemented” column indicates plans for which a funding improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) is either pending or has been implemented.
			Pension Protection Act Zone Status		FIP/RP Status Pending / Implemented	Contributions for the year ended (5)			Surcharge Imposed (6)	Expiration date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement
Pension Fund		EIN / Pension Plan Number	2012	2011		27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12	30-Jul-11
Pension Plan of Local 464A (1)		226051600	Green	Green	NA	$532	$499	$481	NA	Jun-16
UFCW Local 1262 & Employers Pension Fund (2), (4)		226074414	Red	Red	Implemented	3,350	3,463	3,357	No	Oct-13
UFCW Regional Pension Plan (3), (4)		166062287	Red	Red	Implemented	1,164	1,073	1,044	No	Dec-14
Total Contributions						$5,046	$5,035	$4,882
(1)                 The information for this fund was obtained from the Form 5500 filed for the plan’s year-end at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
(2)                 The information for this fund was obtained from the Form 5500 filed for the plan’s year-end at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
(3)                 The information for this fund was obtained from the Form 5500 filed for the plan’s year-end at September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011.
(4)                 This plan has elected to utilize special amortization provisions provided under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.  There were no changes to the plan’s zone status as a result of this election.
(5)                 The Company’s contributions represent more than 5% of the total contributions received by each applicable pension fund for all periods presented.
(6)                 Under the Pension Protection Act, a surcharge may be imposed when employers make contributions under a collective bargaining agreement that is not in compliance with a rehabilitation plan.  As of July 27, 2013, the collective bargaining agreements under which the Company was making contributions were in compliance with rehabilitation plans adopted by each applicable pension fund.
On April 15, 2011, Village, along with all of the other individual employers trading as ShopRite, permanently withdrew from participating in the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 Retail Meat Pension Fund (“the Fund”), effective the end of April 2011. The Fund is a multi-employer defined benefit plan that includes other supermarket operators. Village, along with the other affiliated ShopRite operators, determined to withdraw from the Fund due to exposures to market risks associated with all defined benefit plans and the inability to partition ShopRite’s liabilities from those of the other participating supermarket operators. Prior to withdrawal in April 2011, Village contributed $644 to the Fund in fiscal 2011.  Village now provides affected associates with a defined contribution plan for future service, which eliminates market risks and the exposure to shared liabilities of other operators, and is estimated to be less costly than the defined benefit plan in the future, while ensuring that our associates are provided a secure benefit. The Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $7,028 in fiscal 2011 for this withdrawal liability, which represented our estimate of the liability based on calculations provided by the Fund actuary. The Company settled this obligation in January 2012, resulting in a pre-tax benefit of $646 in fiscal 2012.
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company also contributes to various other multi-employer benefit plans that provide health and welfare benefits to active and retired participants. Total contributions made by the Company to these other multi-employer benefit plans were approximately $22,421, $20,062 and $18,007 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Defined Contribution Plans
The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings plan for certain eligible associates. Company contributions under that plan, which are based on specified percentages of associate contributions, were $377, $331 and $309 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The Company also contributes to union sponsored defined contribution plans for certain eligible associates.  Company contributions under these plans were $802, $690 and $539 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Notes
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies	NOTE 9 — COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES
	Hurricane Sandy devastated our area on October 29, 2012 and resulted in the closure of almost all of our stores for periods of time ranging from a few hours to eight days. Village disposed of substantial amounts of perishable product due to the loss of power, and also incurred repair, labor and other costs in connection with the storm.  The Company has property, casualty and business interruption insurance, subject to deductibles and coverage limits.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, Village began the process of working with our insurers to recover the damages and has recorded estimated insurance recoveries.  Final resolution of our insurance claim related to the storm is expected in fiscal 2014, which could have a material impact on our results of operations.
	Approximately 91% of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Contracts with the Company’s seven unions expire between October 2013 and July 2016.  Approximately 49% of our associates are represented by unions whose contracts have already expired or expire within one year.  Any work stoppages could have an adverse impact on our financial results.
	The Company is involved in litigation incidental to the normal course of business. Excluding the tax litigation with the State of New Jersey as described in Note 5, Company management is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings should not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Nature of Operations (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Nature of Operations	Nature of operations
	Village Super Market, Inc. (the “Company” or “Village”) operates a chain of 29 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. On January 29, 2012, Village acquired store fixtures, leasehold interests and other assets of the ShopRite in Old Bridge, NJ for $3,250 plus inventory and other working capital for $1,116.  In July 2011, Village acquired the store fixtures, leases and other assets of two locations in Maryland for $6,595 from SuperFresh.  These stores opened as ShopRites on July 28, 2011 after remodeling.  The Company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (“Wakefern”), the largest retailer-owned food cooperative in the United States.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Principles of Consolidation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Principles of Consolidation
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Village Super Market, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which are wholly owned. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Fiscal Year (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Fiscal Year	Fiscal year
	The Company and its subsidiaries utilize a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in the month of July. Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 contain 52 weeks.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_4

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Industry Segment (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Industry Segment	Industry segment
	The Company consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_5

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Revenue Recognition (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Revenue Recognition	Revenue recognition
	Merchandise sales are recognized at the point of sale to the customer. Sales tax is excluded from revenue. Discounts provided to customers through ShopRite coupons and loyalty programs are recognized as a reduction of sales as the products are sold.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_6

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Cash and Cash Equivalents (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less and proceeds due from credit and debit card transactions with settlement terms of less than five days to be cash equivalents. Included in cash and cash equivalents at July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2012 are $85,222 and $82,294, respectively, of demand deposits invested at Wakefern at overnight money market rates.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_7

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Merchandise Inventories (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Merchandise Inventories
	Merchandise inventories
	Approximately 65% of merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of LIFO (last-in, first-out) cost or market. If the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method had been used, inventories would have been $14,786 and $14,842 higher than reported in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. All other inventories are stated at the lower of FIFO cost or market.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_8

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Vendor Allowances and Rebates (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Vendor Allowances and Rebates
	Vendor allowances and rebates
	The Company receives vendor allowances and rebates, including the patronage dividend and amounts received as a pass through from Wakefern, related to the Company’s buying and merchandising activities. Vendor allowances and rebates are recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the related merchandise is sold or when the required contractual terms are completed.

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_9

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Property, Equipment and Fixtures (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Property, Equipment and Fixtures
	Property, equipment and fixtures
	Property, equipment and fixtures are recorded at cost. Interest cost incurred to finance construction is capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of thirty years for buildings, ten years for store fixtures and equipment, and three years for vehicles. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the related lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
	When assets are sold or retired, their cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

Recovered_Sheet1

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Investments (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Investments
	Investments
	The Company’s investments in its principal supplier, Wakefern, and a Wakefern affiliate, Insure-Rite, Ltd., are stated at cost (see Note 3). Village evaluates its investments in Wakefern and Insure-Rite, Ltd. for impairment through consideration of previous, current and projected levels of profit of those entities.
	The Company’s 20%-50% investments in certain real estate partnerships are accounted for under the equity method. One of these partnerships is a variable interest entity which does not require consolidation as Village is not the primary beneficiary (see Note 6).

Recovered_Sheet2

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Store Opening and Closing Costs (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Store Opening and Closing Costs
	Store opening and closing costs
	All store opening costs are expensed as incurred. The Company records a liability for the future minimum lease payments and related costs for closed stores from the date of closure to the end of the remaining lease term, net of estimated cost recoveries that may be achieved through subletting, discounted using a risk-adjusted interest rate.

Recovered_Sheet3

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Leases (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Leases	Leases
	Leases that meet certain criteria are classified as capital leases, and assets and liabilities are recorded at amounts equal to the lesser of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased properties at the inception of the respective leases. Such assets are amortized on a straight- line basis over the shorter of the related lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Amounts representing interest expense relating to the lease obligations are recorded to effect constant rates of interest over the terms of the leases. Leases that do not qualify as capital leases are classified as operating leases. The Company accounts for rent holidays, escalating rent provisions, and construction allowances on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
	For leases in which the Company is involved with the construction of the store, if Village concludes that it has substantively all of the risks of ownership during construction of the leased property and therefore is deemed the owner of the project for accounting purposes, an asset and related financing obligation are recorded for the costs paid by the landlord. Once construction is complete, the Company considers the requirements for sale-leaseback treatment. If the arrangement does not qualify for sale-leaseback treatment, the Company amortizes the financing obligation and depreciates the building over the lease term.

Recovered_Sheet4

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Advertising (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Advertising	Advertising
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $11,018, $10,952 and $9,294 in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Recovered_Sheet5

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Income Taxes (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Income Taxes	Income taxes
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
	The Company recognizes a tax benefit for uncertain tax positions if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based on its technical merits. The tax benefit of a qualifying position is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon effective settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information.

Recovered_Sheet6

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Use of Estimates (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Use of Estimates
	Use of estimates
	In conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Some of the more significant estimates are patronage dividends, pension accounting assumptions, share-based compensation assumptions, accounting for uncertain tax positions, accounting for contingencies and the impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recovered_Sheet7

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Fair Value (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Fair Value
	Fair value
	Fair value is defined as the exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined using assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The fair value guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value. The levels within the hierarchy range from Level 1 having the highest priority to Level 3 having the lowest.
	Cash and cash equivalents, patronage dividends receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are reflected in the consolidated financial statements at carrying value, which approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of the Company’s notes receivable from Wakefern and short and long-term notes payable approximate their fair value based on the short duration of these instruments. As the Company’s investments in Wakefern can only be sold to Wakefern at amounts that approximate the Company’s cost, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of such investments.

Recovered_Sheet8

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Long-lived Assets (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Long-lived Assets
	Long-lived assets
	The Company reviews long-lived assets, such as property, equipment and fixtures on an individual store basis for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Such review analyzes the undiscounted estimated future cash flows from such assets to determine if the carrying value of such assets are recoverable from their respective cash flows. If impairment is indicated, it is measured by comparing the fair value of the long-lived assets to their carrying value.

Recovered_Sheet9

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Goodwill (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Goodwill
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is tested at the end of each fiscal year, or more frequently if circumstances dictate, for impairment. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. Village operates as a single reporting unit for purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment and primarily considers earnings multiples and other valuation techniques to measure fair value, in addition to the value of the Company’s stock.
	During fiscal 2012, the Company recorded additional goodwill related to the acquisition of the ShopRite in Old Bridge, NJ of $1,452, all of which is deductible for tax purposes.

Recovered_Sheet10

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Net Income Per Share (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Net Income Per Share
	Net income per share
	The Company has two classes of common stock. Class A common stock is entitled to cash dividends as declared 54% greater than those paid on Class B common stock. Shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis for Class A common stock at any time.
	The Company utilizes the two-class method of computing and presenting net income per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that calculates basic and diluted net income per share for each class of common stock separately based on dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, Class A common stock is assumed to receive a 54% greater participation in undistributed earnings than Class B common stock, in accordance with the classes respective dividend rights. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are treated as participating securities and therefore included in computing net income per share using the two-class method.
	Diluted net income per share for Class A common stock is calculated utilizing the if-converted method, which assumes the conversion of all shares of Class B common stock to Class A common stock on a share-for- share basis, as this method is more dilutive than the two-class method. Diluted net income per share for Class B common stock does not assume conversion of Class B common stock to shares of Class A common stock.

Recovered_Sheet11

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Share-based Compensation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Share-based Compensation	Share-based compensation
	All share-based payments to employees are recognized in the financial statements as compensation costs based on the fair market value on the date of the grant.

Recovered_Sheet12

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Policies
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy
	Benefit plans
	The Company recognizes the funded status of its Company sponsored retirement plans on the consolidated balance sheet. Actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition obligations not previously recognized are recorded as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
	The Company also contributes to several multi-employer pension plans under the terms of collective bargaining agreements that cover certain union-represented employees.  Pension expense for these plans is recognized as contributions are made.

Recovered_Sheet13

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
		2013		2012		2011
		Class A	Class B	Class A	Class B	Class A	Class B
	Numerator:
	Net income allocated, basic	$     18,089	$       7,053	$     19,314	$     11,317	$     12,752	$       7,741
	Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	7,053	-	11,317	-	7,741	-
	Effect of share-based compensation on allocated net income	6	(5)	94	(54)	8	(6)
	Net income allocated, diluted	$     25,148	$       7,048	$     30,725	$     11,263	$     20,501	$       7,735
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	8,297	5,197	7,045	6,358	6,873	6,376
	Conversion of Class B to Class A shares	5,197	-	6,358	-	6,376	-
	Dilutive effect of share-based compensation	112	-	81	-	106	-
	Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	13,606	5,197	13,484	6,358	13,355	6,376
	Net income per share is as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
		Class   A	Class   B	Class   A	Class   B	Class   A	Class   B
	Basic	$         2.18	$         1.36	$         2.74	$         1.78	$         1.86	$         1.21
	Diluted	$         1.85	$         1.36	$         2.28	$         1.77	$         1.54	$         1.21

Note_2_Property_Equipment_and_1

Note 2 - Property, Equipment and Fixtures: Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Property, Plant and Equipment
		27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12
	Land and buildings	$                      78,786	$                      78,946
	Store fixtures and equipment	190,957	178,589
	Leasehold improvements	82,523	79,429
	Leased property under capital leases	21,686	21,686
	Construction in progress	12,231	4,053
	Vehicles	2,581	2,342
	Total property, equipment and fixtures	388,764	365,045
	Accumulated depreciation	(207,161)	(188,722)
	Accumulated amortization of property under capital leases	(4,622)	(3,903)
	Property, equipment and fixtures, net	$                    176,981	$                    172,420

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
		2013	2012	2011
	Federal:
	Current	$                      17,215	$                      16,009	$                      12,539
	Deferred	(3,021)	931	(952)
	State:
	Current	5,139	5,165	4,265
	Deferred	(478)	158	(591)
		$                      18,855	$                      22,263	$                      15,261

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o1

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities		27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12
	Deferred tax assets:
	Leasing activities	$                       5,747	$                       4,893
	Federal benefit of uncertain tax positions	8,028	6,681
	Compensation related costs	6,256	4,344
	Pension costs	5,644	10,316
	Other	1,868	1,656
	Total deferred tax assets	27,543	27,890
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Tax over book depreciation	17,352	17,826
	Patronage dividend receivable	4,903	4,392
	Investment in partnerships	1,411	950
	Other	491	163
	Total deferred tax liabilities	24,157	23,331
	Net deferred tax asset	$                       3,386	$                       4,559

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Deferred_I

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities Included on Consolidated Balance Sheet (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities Included on Consolidated Balance Sheet
		2013	2012
	Other current assets	$                            5,053	$                            4,154
	Other assets	1,211	1,644
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(838)	(714)
	Other liabilities	(2,040)	(525)

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o2

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
		2013		2012		2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	6.8		6.4		6.6
	Other	0.4		0.1		0.5
	Effective income tax rate	42.2	%	41.5	%	42.1	%

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o3

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
		2013	2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$                      14,895	$                      12,476
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	2,745	2,419
	Balance at end of year	$                      17,640	$                      14,895

Note_6_Leases_Schedule_of_Futu

Note 6 - Leases: Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases
		Capital and financing leases	Operating Leases
	2014	$                        4,285	$                      11,204
	2015	4,476	10,904
	2016	4,491	9,610
	2017	4,491	6,928
	2018	4,576	5,793
	Thereafter	79,631	43,552
	Minimum lease payments	101,950	$                      87,991
	Less amount representing interest	60,921
	Present value of minimum lease payments	41,029
	Less current portion	10
		$                      41,019

Note_6_Leases_Schedule_of_Rent

Note 6 - Leases: Schedule of Rent Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Rent Expense
		2013	2012	2011
	Minimum rentals	$                      11,192	$                      10,625	$                        8,625
	Contingent rentals	960	882	881
		$                      12,152	$                      11,507	$                        9,506

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity
		2013		2012		2011
		Shares	Weighted-average exercise price	Shares	Weighted-average exercise price	Shares	Weighted-average exercise price
	Outstanding at beginning of year	474	$                24.03	555	$                23.34	404	$                19.56
	Granted	8	33.91	-	-	218	27.51
	Exercised	(86)	20.19	(69)	19.50	(59)	12.32
	Forfeited	(16)	28.86	(12)	18.40	(8)	27.58
	Outstanding at end of year	380	$                24.91	474	$                24.03	555	$                23.34
	Options exercisable at end of year	169	$                21.50	234	$                20.48	297	$                19.82

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch1

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
		2013		2011
	Expected life (years)	5.0		5.0
	Expected volatility	33.0	%	32.2	%
	Expected dividend yield	3.0	%	3.6	%
	Risk-free interest rate	0.8	%	2.0	%

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch2

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
		2013		2012		2011
		Shares	Weighted-average grant date fair value	Shares	Weighted-average grant date fair value	Shares	Weighted-average grant date fair value
	Nonvested at beginning of year	299	$             27.57	293	$             27.56	257	$             25.65
	Granted	2	33.73	9	29.46	292	27.55
	Vested	(2)	28.25	(3)	32.25	(256)	25.64
	Forfeited	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Nonvested at end of year	299	$             27.60	299	$             27.57	293	$             27.56

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch3

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of dividends declared and paid (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of dividends declared and paid
		2013	2012	2011
	Per share:
	Class A common stock	$                        2.000	$                        0.850	$                        1.700
	Class B common stock	1.300	0.553	1.105
	Aggregate:
	Class A common stock	$                      17,486	$                        6,247	$                      12,040
	Class B common stock	6,562	3,511	7,046
		$                      24,048	$                        9,758	$                      19,086

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Changes_i

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan
		2013	2012
	Changes in Benefit Obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$                      67,179	$                      55,480
	Service cost	3,279	2,694
	Interest cost	2,479	2,701
	Benefits paid	(2,422)	(1,023)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(6,871)	7,327
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$                      63,644	$                      67,179
	Changes in Plan Assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$                      37,416	$                      33,967
	Actual return on plan assets	5,334	1,245
	Employer contributions	3,254	3,227
	Benefits paid	(2,422)	(1,023)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	43,582	37,416
	Funded status at end of year	$                    (20,062)	$                    (29,763)

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
	Pension liabilities	$                    (20,062)	$                    (29,763)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	8,467	15,474

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_1

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Amounts Recognized In Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Amounts Recognized In Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized
	Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax):
	Net actuarial loss	$                      14,111	$                      25,783
	Prior service cost	-	8
		$                      14,111	$                      25,791

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_2

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
		2013	2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$                   14,943	$                   67,179
	Accumulated benefit obligation	14,943	55,873
	Fair value of plan assets	3,695	37,416

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_3

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Assumptions Used (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Assumptions Used
		2013	2012	2011
	Assumed discount rate — net periodic pension cost	3.59%	4.99%	5.19%
	Assumed discount rate — benefit obligation	4.43%	3.59%	4.99%
	Assumed rate of increase in compensation levels	4 - 4.5 %	4 - 4.5 %	4 - 4.5 %
	Expected rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_4

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
		27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12
	Asset Category
	Cash	$                        1,747	$                           607
	Equity securities:
	Company stock	837	804
	U.S large cap (1)	16,385	13,488
	U.S. small/mid cap (2)	6,762	5,438
	International (3)	4,580	3,697
	Emerging markets (4)	1,074	1,010
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S treasuries (5)	7,966	7,657
	Mortgage-backed (5)	1,877	1,952
	Corporate bonds (5)	1,766	2,763
	Emerging markets (6)	588	-
	Total	$                      43,582	$                      37,416
	(1)                 Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, primarily low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&P 500.
	(2)                 Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, which invest in diversified portfolios of publicly traded U.S. common stocks of small and medium cap companies.
	(3)                 Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, which invest in diversified portfolios of publicly traded common stocks of large, non-U.S. companies.
	(4)                 Consists of mutual and exchange traded funds which invest in non-U.S. stocks in emerging markets.
	(5)                 Includes directly owned securities, mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
	(6)                 Consists of exchange traded funds which invest in non-U.S. bonds in emerging markets.

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_5

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
	Fiscal Year
	2014	$              1,027
	2015	3,774
	2016	1,400
	2017	1,572
	2018	9,673
	2019 - 2023	13,867

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_6

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Multiemployer Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans
			Pension Protection Act Zone Status		FIP/RP Status Pending / Implemented	Contributions for the year ended (5)			Surcharge Imposed (6)	Expiration date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement
	Pension Fund	EIN / Pension Plan Number	2012	2011		27-Jul-13	28-Jul-12	30-Jul-11
	Pension Plan of Local 464A (1)	226051600	Green	Green	NA	$532	$499	$481	NA	Jun-16
	UFCW Local 1262 & Employers Pension Fund (2), (4)	226074414	Red	Red	Implemented	3,350	3,463	3,357	No	Oct-13
	UFCW Regional Pension Plan (3), (4)	166062287	Red	Red	Implemented	1,164	1,073	1,044	No	Dec-14
	Total Contributions					$5,046	$5,035	$4,882
	(1)                 The information for this fund was obtained from the Form 5500 filed for the plan’s year-end at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
	(2)                 The information for this fund was obtained from the Form 5500 filed for the plan’s year-end at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
	(3)                 The information for this fund was obtained from the Form 5500 filed for the plan’s year-end at September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011.
	(4)                 This plan has elected to utilize special amortization provisions provided under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.  There were no changes to the plan’s zone status as a result of this election.
	(5)                 The Company’s contributions represent more than 5% of the total contributions received by each applicable pension fund for all periods presented.
	(6)                 Under the Pension Protection Act, a surcharge may be imposed when employers make contributions under a collective bargaining agreement that is not in compliance with a rehabilitation plan.  As of July 27, 2013, the collective bargaining agreements under which the Company was making contributions were in compliance with rehabilitation plans adopted by each applicable pension fund.

Recovered_Sheet14

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Nature of Operations (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Number of Stores	29
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets		$3,250
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory		1,116
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds			$6,595

Recovered_Sheet15

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Demand deposits invested at related party Wakefern	$85,222	$82,294

Recovered_Sheet16

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Merchandise Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	65.00%
Inventory, LIFO Reserve	$14,786	$14,842

Recovered_Sheet17

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Advertising (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Advertising Expense	$11,018	$10,952	$9,294

Recovered_Sheet18

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012
Details
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$1,452

Recovered_Sheet19

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Class A Common Stock
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	$18,089	$19,314	$12,752
Two Class Income Allocation Class B Conversion to Class A	7,053	11,317	7,741
Two Class Income Distribution Share Based Compensation	6	94	8
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	25,148	30,725	20,501
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	8,297	7,045	6,873
Two Class Share Allocation Class B Conversion to Class A	5,197	6,358	6,376
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	112	81	106
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	13,606	13,484	13,355
Basic net income per share	$2.18	$2.74	$1.86
Diluted net income per share	$1.85	$2.28	$1.54
Class B Common Stock
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	7,053	11,317	7,741
Two Class Income Distribution Share Based Compensation	-5	-54	-6
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$7,048	$11,263	$7,735
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	5,197	6,358	6,376
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	5,197	6,358	6,376
Basic net income per share	$1.36	$1.78	$1.21
Diluted net income per share	$1.36	$1.77	$1.21

Recovered_Sheet20

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	5	222	246
Non-vested Restricted Shares Excluded From Diluted Net Income Per Share	299	299	292

Note_2_Property_Equipment_and_2

Note 2 - Property, Equipment and Fixtures: Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Land and Buildings	$78,786	$78,946
Fixtures and Equipment, Gross	190,957	178,589
Leasehold Improvements, Gross	82,523	79,429
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	21,686	21,686
Construction in Progress, Gross	12,231	4,053
Vehicles	2,581	2,342
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	388,764	365,045
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Excluding Capital Leased Assets	-207,161	-188,722
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation	-4,622	-3,903
Property, equipment and fixtures, net	$176,981	$172,420

Note_3_Related_Party_Informati1

Note 3 - Related Party Information - Wakefern (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Ownership interest in Wakefern	13.70%
Investment in Insure-Rite, Ltd	8.10%
Indebtedness to Wakefern	$2,319
Installment payments current	600
Installment payments year two	667
Installment payments year three	518
Installment payments year four	446
Installment payments year five	88
Maximum per store investment	825
Per store investment increase	25	25
Additional investment	949	622
Vendor allowances and rebates	24,779	23,953	17,724
Support services incurred charges	29,973	27,991	23,453
Note receivable related party	22,421
Note receivable rate related party	7.00%
Deposits Invested At Wakefern	85,222
Interest income earned on investments related entity	$2,783	$2,571	$2,207

Note_4_Debt_Details

Note 4 - Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$25,000
Line Of Credit Facility Amount Outstanding	0	0
Line Of Credit Facility Capacity Available For Specific Purpose Other Than Trade Purchases	3,000
LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount	2,461
Net Worth Available For The Payment Of Dividends	$138,104

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o4

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	$17,215	$16,009	$12,539
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-3,021	931	-952
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	5,139	5,165	4,265
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-478	158	-591
Income taxes	$18,855	$22,263	$15,261

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o5

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Deferred Tax Asset Tax Deferred Leasing Activities	$5,747	$4,893
Deferred Tax Asset Tax Deferred Uncertain Tax Position	8,028	6,681
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits	6,256	4,344
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions	5,644	10,316
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other	1,868	1,656
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	27,543	27,890
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	17,352	17,826
Deferred Tax Liabilities Patronage Dividend Receivable	4,903	4,392
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates	1,411	950
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	491	163
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current	24,157	23,331
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	$3,386	$4,559

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Deferred_I1

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities Included on Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current	$5,053	$4,154
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent	1,211	1,644
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current	-838	-714
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	($2,040)	($525)

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$0	$0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	11,466	9,682
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	1,211	1,008	817
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	$5,820	$4,609

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o6

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	6.80%	6.40%	6.60%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Percent	0.40%	0.10%	0.50%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	42.20%	41.50%	42.10%

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Schedule_o7

Note 5 - Income Taxes: Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Details
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	$14,895	$12,476
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	2,745	2,419
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	$17,640	$14,895

Note_6_Leases_Schedule_of_Futu1

Note 6 - Leases: Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	$4,285
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	11,204
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two	4,476
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two	10,904
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three	4,491
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three	9,610
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four	4,491
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four	6,928
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five	4,576
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five	5,793
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter	79,631
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	43,552
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	101,950
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	87,991
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	60,921
Capital and financing lease obligations	10
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	$41,019

Note_6_Leases_Schedule_of_Rent1

Note 6 - Leases: Schedule of Rent Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	$11,192	$10,625	$8,625
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals	960	882	881
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$12,152	$11,507	$9,506

Note_6_Leases_Details

Note 6 - Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2010
Details
Rent Paid To Related Parties	$640	$640	$615
Rent Paid To Related Partnership	834	801	764
Proceeds from partnerships	1,980
Income from partnerships	-1,450
Rent Paid To Wakefern Under Sublease Agreement	$1,237

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Det

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Preferred stock shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$3,222	$3,180	$3,007
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	1,140	1,126	1,001
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 1 month 6 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 1 month 6 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	3,775
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	2,261
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$7.30		$5.78
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	1,344	685	1,009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	60	89	7,328
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	2,074
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	8 months 12 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options	1,742	1,353	727
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options	537	280	385
Special Dividends	$12,009		$14,005
Special Dividends Per Share Class A	$1		$1.25
SpecialDividendsPerShareClassB	$0.65		$0.81

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch4

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Beginning Balance	474	555	404
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$24.03	$23.34	$19.56
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	8		218
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$33.91		$27.51
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.19	$19.50	$12.32
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period	-16	-12	-8
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.86	$18.40	$27.58
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance	380	474	555
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$24.91	$24.03	$23.34
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	169	234	297
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$21.50	$20.48	$19.82
Treasury Stock
Exercise of stock options - shares	-86	-69	-59

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch5

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	5 years	5 years
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	33.00%	32.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	3.00%	3.60%
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	0.80%	2.00%

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch6

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number, Beginning Balance	299	293	257
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$27.57	$27.56	$25.65
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	2	9	292
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$33.73	$29.46	$27.55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	-2	-3	-256
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$28.25	$32.25	$25.64
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance	299	299	293
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$27.60	$27.57	$27.56

Note_7_Shareholders_Equity_Sch7

Note 7 - Shareholders' Equity: Schedule of dividends declared and paid (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Dividends	$24,048	$9,758	$19,086
Class A Common Stock
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$2	$0.85	$1.70
Dividends, Cash	17,486	6,247	12,040
Class B Common Stock
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$1.30	$0.55	$1.10
Dividends, Cash	$6,562	$3,511	$7,046

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Details

Note 8 - Pension Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2014	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost		$3,279	$2,694	$2,903
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost		2,479	2,701	2,575
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets		-2,706	-2,538	-2,067
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of (Gains) Losses		2,173	1,371	1,709
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)		8	8	8
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost		5,233	4,236	5,128
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)	804
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation		53,034	55,873
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Employer and Related Party Securities Included in Plan Assets		837	804
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	3,000
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 Retail Meat Pension Fund Contribution				644
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation				7,028
United Food And Commercial Workers Local 152 Retail Meat Pension Fund Pre-tax Benefit			646
Other Postretirement Multiemployer Benefit Plans Contributions		22,421	20,062	18,007
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized		377	331	309
Union sponsored defined contribution		$802	$690	$539

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Changes_i1

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Details
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance	$67,179	$55,480
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	3,279	2,694	2,903
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	2,479	2,701	2,575
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	-2,422	-1,023
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial (Gains) Losses	-6,871	7,327
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance	63,644	67,179	55,480
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning Balance	37,416	33,967
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	5,334	1,245
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	3,254	3,227
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending Balance	43,582	37,416	33,967
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	($20,062)	($29,763)

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_7

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Pension liabilities	($20,062)	($29,763)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax	$8,467	$15,474

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_8

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Amounts Recognized In Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	$14,111	$25,783
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax		8
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	$14,111	$25,791

Note_8_Pension_Plans_Schedule_9

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	$14,943	$67,179
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	14,943	55,873
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	$3,695	$37,416

Recovered_Sheet21

Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Assumptions Used (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.59%	4.99%	5.19%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.43%	3.59%	4.99%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%

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Note 8 - Pension Plans: Note 8 Target Allocations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Equity Securities
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsPercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesRangeMinimum	50.00%
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsPercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesRangeMaximum	70.00%
Fixed Income Funds
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsPercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesRangeMinimum	25.00%
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsPercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesRangeMaximum	40.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsPercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesRangeMinimum	0.00%
DefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocationsPercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesRangeMaximum	10.00%

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Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 27, 2013		Jul. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Pension asset - cash	$1,747		$607
Pension asset - equity securities - company stock	837		804
Pension asset - equity securities - U.S. large cap	16,385	[1]	13,488	[1]
Pension asset - equity securities - U.S. small/mid cap	6,762	[2]	5,438	[2]
Pension asset - equity securities - international	4,580	[3]	3,697	[3]
Pension asset - equity securities - emerging markets	1,074	[4]	1,010	[4]
Pension asset - fixed income securities - u.s. treasuries	7,966	[5]	7,657	[5]
Pension asset - fixed income securities - mortgage backed	1,877	[5]	1,952	[5]
Pension asset - fixed income securities - corporate bonds	1,766	[5]	2,763	[5]
Pension asset - fixed income securities - emerging markets	588	[6]
Pension asset - total	$43,582		$37,416
[1]	Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, primarily low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&P 500.
[2]	Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, which invest in diversified portfolios of publicly traded U.S. common stocks of small and medium cap companies.
[3]	Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds, which invest in diversified portfolios of publicly traded common stocks of large, non-U.S. companies.
[4]	Consists of mutual and exchange traded funds which invest in non-U.S. stocks in emerging markets.
[5]	Includes directly owned securities and mutual funds.
[6]	Consists of exchange traded funds which invest in non-U.S. bonds in emerging markets.

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Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 27, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Details
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months		$1,027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two		3,774
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three		1,400
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four		1,572
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five		9,673
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$13,867

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Note 8 - Pension Plans: Schedule of Multiemployer Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
PensionPlanOfLocal464AMember
Entity Tax Identification Number	226051600
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status		Green	Green
Multiemployer Plans, Funding Improvement Plan and Rehabilitation Plan	NA
Multiemployer Plans, Plan Contributions	$532	$499	$481
Multiemployer Plans, Surcharge	NA
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Description	Jun-16
UFCWLocal1262EmployersPensionFundMember1Member
Entity Tax Identification Number	226074414
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status		Red	Red
Multiemployer Plans, Funding Improvement Plan and Rehabilitation Plan	Implemented
Multiemployer Plans, Plan Contributions	3,350	3,463	3,357
Multiemployer Plans, Surcharge	No
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Description	Oct-13
UFCWRegionalPensionPlanMember
Entity Tax Identification Number	166062287
Multiemployer Plans, Certified Zone Status		Red	Red
Multiemployer Plans, Funding Improvement Plan and Rehabilitation Plan	Implemented
Multiemployer Plans, Plan Contributions	1,164	1,073	1,044
Multiemployer Plans, Surcharge	No
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Description	Dec-14
TotalContributionsMember
Multiemployer Plans, Plan Contributions	$5,046	$5,035	$4,882

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Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2013
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements
Employees Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreement	91.00%
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements Expiring within One Year
Associates Represented By Unions	49.00%