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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Employee share purchase plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |  |
Number of shares remained authorized for future issuance under the plan (in shares) | 1,505,829 |
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 16,272 | $ 19,974
Employee share purchase plan |  |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |  |
Percentage of payroll deductions from salary to purchase from Treasury (up to) | 10.00% |
Share price as a percentage of current share price | 90.00% |
Service period for share-based compensation plan | 2 years |
Common shares reserved for issuance under the plans (in shares) | 5,000,000 |
Number of shares remained authorized for future issuance under the plan (in shares) | 4,593,883 |
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 200 | $ 200

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