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RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2021	Dec. 26, 2020	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and other personnel related costs liability and lease obligation liabilities	$ 2,221	$ 5,816	$ 2,531	$ 6,406
Severance and Transition Costs | Accrued Compensation and Accrued Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and other personnel related costs liability and lease obligation liabilities	$ 2,200		2,400
Severance and Transition Costs | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and other personnel related costs liability and lease obligation liabilities			$ 100

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