Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,396 and $1,042 at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively Inventory, Net Inventory The aggregate of the (i) carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of payments made in advance for income and other taxes, which will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer; and (ii) amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Prepaid Taxes and Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Net Current Prepaid and deferred taxes Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net Net Carrying Amount Goodwills Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Goodwill Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent Deferred long-term tax assets Deferred tax asset recognized after impairment Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent, utilities, PTO and accrued bonuses and commissions. It also includes aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current liabilities are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Liability for inventory included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities This element represents the current portion of the profit sharing distributions payable. Profit Sharing Distributions Payable Profit-sharing distributions payable Profit-sharing distributions accrued Cash held on behalf of seller for consignment sales. Customer Payables Customer payables Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Deferred Income Taxes and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 30,011,121 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015; 29,668,150 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Consolidated Statements of Operations Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net Fee revenue Revenue, Net Total revenue Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Total costs related to goods sold during the reporting period excluding amortization. It also includes the costs of purchasing and transporting property for auction as well as credit card transaction fees also included is the costs for shipping and handling paid by the customers. Cost of Goods Sold, Excluding Amortization Cost of goods sold (excluding amortization) This element represents the disbursement made as per the profit sharing arrangements after deducting the allowable operating expenses. Profit Sharing Distributions Profit-sharing distributions Includes technology expenses which consist primarily of personnel costs related to programming staff who develop and deploy new marketplaces and continuously enhance existing marketplaces. These personnel also develop and upgrade the software systems that support operations, such as sales processing. It also includes operations expenses which consist primarily of operating costs, including buyer relations, shipping logistics and distribution center operating costs. Technology and Operation Technology and operations Sales and marketing expenses include the cost of sales and marketing personnel as well as the cost of marketing and promotional activities. These activities include online marketing campaigns such as paid search advertising. Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing General and Administrative Expense General and administrative The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of contract intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Amortization Contract Intangibles Amortization of contract intangibles Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, and earn-out payments. Acquisition Costs and Goodwill Impairment Acquisition costs and related fair value adjustments and impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) (Loss) income from operations The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items, and interest on notes payable. Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Net Interest and other expense, net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest (Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Benefit (provision) for income taxes Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Net loss Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share) Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Basic weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Exercise of common stock options and vesting of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Exercise of common stock options and vesting of restricted stock (in shares) Represents the aggregate of (i) the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation"; and (ii) adjustment to additional paid in capital related to the net effect of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies associated with an equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Adjustment to Additional Paid-in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Value and Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net Compensation expense and incremental tax benefit from grants of common stock options and restricted stock Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Operating activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Gain on earn out liability Share-based Compensation Stock compensation expense Inventory Write-down (Benefit) provision for inventory allowance Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for doubtful accounts Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax benefit Asset Impairment Charges Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Incremental tax loss (benefit) from exercise of common stock options Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventory Represents the combined amount of increase (decrease) of consideration paid in advance for income and other taxes that provide economic benefits in future periods and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Increase Decrease In Prepaid Taxes And Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Prepaid and deferred taxes Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses and other The Net change in disbursement made as per the profit sharing arrangements after deducting the allowable operating expenses. Increase (Decrease) in Profit Sharing Distributions Payable Profit-sharing distributions payable The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash held on behalf of the sellers in the case of consignment sales transactions. Increase (Decrease) in Customer Payables Customer payables Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Investing activities This element represents the cash paid on account of acquisitions for the goodwill and intangible assets as a consideration and the change in value due to foreign currency translation for acquisition of business. Increase in Goodwill and Intangibles and Cash Paid for Acquisitions Increase in goodwill and intangibles Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property and equipment Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Financing activities Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of common stock options (net of tax) Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Incremental tax loss (benefit) from exercise of common stock options Amount of cash outflow from realized tax provision related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Excess Tax Provision From Share Based Compensation Financing Activities Incremental tax loss (benefit) from exercise of common stock options Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Income Taxes Paid Cash paid for income taxes Organization Nature of Operations [Text Block] Organization Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services Contracts Long-term Contracts or Programs Disclosure [Text Block] Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services Contracts Goodwill. Goodwill. Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Income Taxes Income Taxes. Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Stockholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Defined Benefit Pension Plan The entire disclosure for an entity's defined benefit pension. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Text Block Disclosure [Text Block] Defined Benefit Pension Plan Guarantees Guarantees [Text Block] Guarantees Business Realignment Expenses Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Business Realignment Expenses Legal Proceedings Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Legal Proceedings The entire disclosure of settlements agreed upon between the company and third parties, related parties, employees and/or affiliates. Termination of the Wal-Mart Agreement The entire disclosure of settlements for disputes between the company and any third party, related party, employee or affiliate. Settlement Text Block Termination of the Wal-Mart Agreement Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Unaudited Interim Financial Information New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings per Share Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Summary of potential outstanding common stock Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Summary of goodwill activity Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of future expected amortization of intangible assets Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of stock option activity Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of restricted share activity Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in liabilities measured at fair value for which Level 3 inputs used to determine fair value Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of net periodic benefit cost recognized Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Business Realignment Expenses Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of significant components and activity in business realignment initiatives Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Product categories and reportable segments Represents the minimum number of product categories offered by the entity. Number of Product Categories Offered, Minimum Minimum number of product categories offered (in categories) Number of Reportable Segments Reportable segments (in segments) Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted shares Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum Maximum [Member] Maximum Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Unvested restricted shares at the end of the period Unvested restricted shares at the beginning of the period Unvested restricted shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested restricted shares at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Unvested restricted shares at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Issue price (in dollars per share) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share (in shares) Unvested shares excluded in calculation of diluted income per share Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize individuals, in addition to their regular compensation and benefits. Employee And Non Employees Stock Option [Member] Employee and director options Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per Share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Weighted average shares calculation: Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Treasury stock effect of options and restricted stock (in shares) Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Represents the surplus contract entered into by the entity. Surplus Contract [Member] Surplus Contract Represents an arrangement for the sale of surplus assets of the U.S. Department of Defense. Sale Of Surplus Assets Of U S Department Of Defense [Member] Sale of surplus assets of U.S. Department of Defense Represents the non-rolling stock surplus contract entered into by the entity. Nonrolling Stock Surplus Contract [Member] Non-rolling stock surplus contract Represents the scrap contract entered into by the entity. Scrap Contract [Member] Scrap Contract Products and Services [Axis] Products And Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Represents the product category rolling stock. Rolling Stock [Member] Rolling stock Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue Net [Member] Revenue Revenue from sale of goods and services rendered, in the normal course of business, after sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts, pertaining to surplus contract revenue when it serves as a benchmark in a concentration of risk calculation. Sales Revenue Net Surplus Contract [Member] Surplus contract revenue Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member] U.S. Department of Defense Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Significant Contracts Represents the number of renewal options in a contract entered into by the entity. Number of Renewal Options Number of renewal options Represents the term of renewal options in a contract entered into by the entity, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Renewal Options Term Term of renewal options Represents the base term of the follow-on contract extension awarded to the entity, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Follow on Contract Period of Extension of Base Term Base term of follow-on contract extension Represents the number of renewal options in a follow-on contract awarded to the entity. Follow on Contract Number of Renewal Options Number of renewal options under follow-on contract Represents the term of renewal options in a follow-on contract awarded to the entity, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Follow on Contract Renewal Options Term Term of each renewal option under follow-on contract Represents the number of renewal options exercised in follow-on contract. Number of renewal options exercised under follow-on contract Number of renewal options exercised under follow-on contract Represents the term of renewal options exercised in a follow-on contract awarded to the entity, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Term of each renewal option exercised under follow-on contract Term of each renewal option exercised under follow-on contract Represents the number of renewal options exercised by the counter party in a contract entered into by the entity. Number of Renewal Options Exercised Number of renewal options exercised Represents the fixed percentage of DoD's original acquisition value at which the entity is required to purchase all usable surplus property offered to it by the Department of Defense. Usable Surplus Property to be Purchased as Percentage of Original Acquisition Value Usable surplus property to be purchased as a fixed percentage of DoD's original acquisition value Represents the term of the contract, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS format, for example, P1Y5M13D represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Contract Term Term of contract Represents the percentage of profits from resale of the property retained by the entity. Percentage of Profits Retained Profits from resale of the property retained (as a percent) Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration risk (as a percent) Represents the number of surplus contracts on which bidding was held. Contract Bidding, Number of Surplus Contracts Number of surplus contracts on which bidding was held Represents the percentage of profits realized from the ultimate sale and distribution of inventory to the DLA Disposition Services by the entity. Percentage of Profits Distributed Profits distributed to DLA Disposition Services (as a percent) Represents the additional percentage of profit sharing distribution to be received by the entity as a performance incentive, as stated in the contract. Additional Percentage of Profit Sharing Distribution to be Received on Performance Additional profit sharing distribution (as a percent) Represents the performance incentive earned by the entity for 12 months ended included in profit-sharing distributions in the consolidated statements of operations. Performance Incentive Amount of performance incentive earned Represents the period of extension awarded to the entity, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Period of extension of renewal options Period of extension of renewal options Represents the number of extended renewal options in a contract entered into y the entity. Number of extended renewal options Number of extended renewal options Represents the term of renewal options extended, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Term of each renewal options extended Term of each renewal options extended Represents the adjusted percentage of profits sharing distribution to the DLA Disposition Services by the entity. Adjusted percentage of profit sharing distribution Adjusted percentage of profit sharing distribution Represents the notification period to terminate portion of contract by location. Period of notification to termination portion of contract by location Period of notification to termination portion of contract by location Represents the notification period to terminate portion of contract by commodity categories. Period of notification to termination portion of contract by commodity categories Period of notification to termination portion of contract by commodity categories Represents the number of consecutive quarterly periods in which performance ratio does not exceed benchmark ratios resulting in contract termination. Contract Termination Number of Consecutive Quarterly Periods in which Performance Ratio Does Not Exceed Benchmark Ratios Number of consecutive quarterly periods in which performance ratio does not exceed benchmark ratios resulting in contract termination Represents the number of preceding months in which performance ratio does not exceed benchmark ratios resulting in contract termination. Contract Termination Number of Preceding Months in which Performance Ratio Does Not Exceed Benchmark Ratios Number of preceding months in which performance ratio does not exceed benchmark ratios resulting in contract termination Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Translation adjustments Represents the reduction to goodwill as a result of a periodic goodwill impairment test. Goodwill Impairment Write Down Impairment of goodwill Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Discount rate (as a percent) Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Contractual Rights [Member] Contract intangibles Represents information pertaining to brand assets and developed technology rights. Brand Assets And Developed Technology Rights [Member] Brand and technology intangible assets Noncompete Agreements [Member] Covenants not to compete Represents rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style and exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Patents And Trademarks [Member] Patent and trademarks Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible Assets Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets Write off of intangible asset Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Useful Life Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Future expected amortization of intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2015 (remaining three months) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year and thereafter for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five and Thereafter 2019 and after Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Longterm Debt Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Represents the details pertaining to senior secured credit facility expiring on May 31, 2018. Amended Senior Credit Facility Expiring May312018 [Member] Amended Senior Credit Facility, expiring May 31, 2018 Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Letter Of Credit [Member] Issued letters of credit Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowings Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Interest rate basis Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Percentage added to reference rate Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Interest rate at period end (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Available borrowing capacity Represents the estimated effective tax rate for the current fiscal year. Estimated Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Estimated effective tax rate (as a percent) Unrecognized Tax Benefits Uncertain tax positions Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Share repurchase program approved amount Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Total Number of Shares Purchased Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Amount yet to be expended under the program Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Represents the stock options or stock appreciation rights. Stock Options Or Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Options or stock appreciation rights Represents equity based awards other than stock options or stock appreciation rights. Other Than Stock Options Or Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Other than options or stock appreciation rights Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] 2006 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Shares available for issuance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Remaining shares reserved for issuance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Options granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options granted, exercise prices (in dollars per share) Options granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Options cancelled (in shares) Options forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Granted (in shares) Restricted shares granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Restricted shares cancelled Forfeited (in shares) Represents the number of shares that can be awarded to any person under the stock based compensation plan per year. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Shares Awarded Per Person Per Year Number of shares awarded per person per year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Shares and options vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized Increase in shares available for issuance Represents information pertaining to number of shares counted for grants of full-value awards from reserve which is established as fungible share pool. Number Of Shares Counted For Grants Of Full Value Awards From Reserve Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Stock option activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Options exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options cancelled (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Intrinsic value and weighted average remaining contractual life in years of outstanding and exercisable options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of outstanding shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of exercisable options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual life of exercisable options Share Price Stock price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Fair value assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum Volatility rate, minimum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum Volatility rate, maximum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk free interest rate, minimum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Risk free interest rate, maximum (as a percent) Represents the forfeiture rate that is used in valuing an option. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Forfeiture Rate Expected forfeiture rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Restricted share activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Restricted shares vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Weighted-Average Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted shares vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted shares cancelled (in dollars per share) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] Unvested awards Represents the aggregate intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Total Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of unvested restricted shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms Weighted average remaining contractual life of unvested restricted shares Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Recurring basis Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Level 3 Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Represents information pertaining to National Electronic Service Association (NESA). National Electronic Service Association [Member] NESA Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair value measurement Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Assets, fair value Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities, fair value Represents the period after the closing date of acquisition during which earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) earned by the acquiree entity are used to calculate the earn-out, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Period after Closing Date of Acquisition for Consideration of EBITDA on which Earn Out is Based Period after the closing date of acquisition during which EBITDA earned is used to calculate the earn-out Represents the percentage of prior period EBITDA for which EBITDA growth is capped. Business Acquisition Prior Period Percentage is Capped at Used in Calculation for EBITDA Growth Percentage EBITDA growth capped Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low Possible total earn out payment, low end of range Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Possible total earn out payment, high end of range Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Estimated fair value of earn-out This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination, excluding cash payments. Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration Liability Excluding Cash Payments Additional liability accrued (liability reversed) Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Represents potential amounts payable by the entity as contingent consideration in connection with a business acquisition. Contingent Consideration [Member] Contingent consideration Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Domain] Valuation Technique [Domain] Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member] Income approach Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair value measurement Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Changes in liabilities measured at fair value for which the Company has used Level 3 inputs to determine fair value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Change in fair value of contingent consideration Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member] Defined benefit pension plan. Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined benefit pension plan Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Net periodic benefit cost recognized Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Total net periodic benefit cost Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value Guarantee Obligation Value, maximum Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Business realignment expenses rollforward Severance Costs Employee severance and benefit costs Restructuring Reserve Liability Balance, ending Liability Balance, beginning Restructuring Charges Business Realignment Expenses Amount of cash payments made as the result of staff reductions. Payments For Staff Reductions Cash Payments Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Pertains to information pertaining to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. dba Wal-Mart. Wal Mart [Member] Wal-Mart Restructuring Costs Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Restructuring Type [Axis] Type Of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Contract Termination [Member] Contract Termination Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain] Asset Class [Domain] Goodwill [Member] Goodwill Stock Appreciation Rights S A R S [Member] Cash-settled stock appreciation rights Employee Severance [Member] Employee severance and benefit costs