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Changes in Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,788,407
Currency translation | 15,687
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,804,094
Outdoor & Action Sports |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,359,475
Currency translation | 13,132
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,372,607
Jeanswear |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 212,871
Currency translation | 2,555
Goodwill, ending balance | 215,426
Imagewear |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 58,747
Goodwill, ending balance | 58,747
Sportswear |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 157,314
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 157,314

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