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Subsequent Event (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
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Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Event (Unaudited) Global Reorganization Plan On May 12, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors approved a reorganization and restructuring plan comprised of the following major actions: (i) the reorganization of the Company from its current channel and regional structure to an integrated global brand-based operating structure, which will streamline the Company's business processes to better align its cost structure with its long-term growth strategy; (ii) a strategic store and shop-within-shop performance review conducted by region and brand; (iii) a targeted corporate functional area review; and (iv) the consolidation of certain of the Company's luxury lines (collectively, the "Global Reorganization Plan"). The Global Reorganization Plan will result in a reduction in workforce and, once a performance review is complete, the closure of certain stores and shop-within-shops. The Global Reorganization Plan is expected to be substantially implemented by the end of Fiscal 2016. In connection with the Global Reorganization Plan, the Company expects to incur total estimated charges of $70 million to $100 million, comprised of restructuring charges totaling $55 million to $80 million, to be settled in cash, and non-cash charges totaling $15 million to $20 million. Restructuring charges will consist primarily of severance and benefit charges and lease termination and store closure costs, and non-cash charges will consist primarily of asset impairment and inventory-related charges. The Company anticipates that these restructuring and non-cash charges will be incurred over the course of Fiscal 2016, primarily during the first half of the year.

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