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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Cash Flows Line Items for Discontinued Operations (Details) - Contemporary Brands - Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 4,581 | $ 17,673 | $ 24,006
Capital expenditures | 719 | 5,663 | 10,308
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | $ 0 | $ 143,562 | $ 396,362

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