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Restructuring, Acquisition and Related Costs Restructuring and Related Costs by Type of Cost (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Apr. 03, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Provision |  |  |  |  | $ 28,389 |  | $ 8,226 |  |
Cost of Sales [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease) | 11,324 | [1] | 6,636 | [2] | 14,330 | [1] | 6,636 | [2] |
Acquisition transaction-related costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0
Acquisition transaction-related costs | 0 |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |
Acquisition integration-related costs | 3,010 |  | 0 |  | 3,345 |  | 0 |  |
Provision | 14,334 |  | 6,636 |  | 17,675 |  | 6,636 |  |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease) | 8,843 | [1] | 1,590 | [2] | 14,059 | [1] | 1,590 | [2] |
Acquisition transaction-related costs | 13,812 |  |  |  | 13,812 |  |  |  |
Acquisition integration-related costs | 4,331 |  | 0 |  | 5,630 |  | 0 |  |
Provision | $ 26,986 |  | $ 1,590 |  | $ 33,501 |  | $ 1,590 |  |
[1] | The restructuring costs for 2013 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing operations and administrative functions, as well as actions related to the Company's acquisition of Pergo, Spano and Marazzi.
[2] | The charges for 2012 primarily relate to the Company's actions taken to to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as the Company adjusted to changing economic conditions.

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