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Changes in Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015 | Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,824,956 | $ 2,021,750 |
Impairment charge | 0 | (142,361) | $ 0
Currency translation | (36,549) | (54,433) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,788,407 | 1,824,956 | 2,021,750
Outdoor & Action Sports |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,389,453 | 1,434,898 |
Currency translation | (29,978) | (45,445) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,359,475 | 1,389,453 | 1,434,898
Jeanswear |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 219,442 | 228,430 |
Currency translation | (6,571) | (8,988) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 212,871 | 219,442 | 228,430
Imagewear |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 58,747 | 58,747 |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 58,747 | 58,747 | 58,747
Sportswear |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 157,314 | 157,314 |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 157,314 | 157,314 | 157,314
Contemporary Brands |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 0 | 142,361 |
Impairment charge |  | (142,361) |
Currency translation | 0 | 0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 142,361

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