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EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2012 | Dec. 25, 2011 | Dec. 26, 2010
Cost of sales | $ 216 | $ 0 | $ 0
Operational restructuring charges | 0 | 1,958 | 4,318
Selling, general and administrative expense | 0 | 328 | 0
Administrative restructuring charges | 8,449 | 26,911 | 66,022
Total exit or disposal costs | $ 8,665 | $ 29,197 | $ 70,340

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- Definition Amount of exit and disposal costs in cost of sales during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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