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RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES - Pre-tax Restructuring Expenses Recognized (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 26, 2015
2016 Plan |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 7,825 |
2016 Plan | Cost of Sales |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | 5,045 |
2016 Plan | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | 2,780 |
2016 Plan | Asset impairments/net loss on disposals |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | 1,099 |
Broad Restructuring Plan |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 4,581 | $ 39,852,000
Broad Restructuring Plan | Cost of Sales |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | 21,708,000
Broad Restructuring Plan | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | 18,144,000
Broad Restructuring Plan | Asset impairments/net loss on disposals |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 19,836,000

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