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Goodwill - Changes in Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,708,323
Currency translation | 6,798
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,715,121
Outdoor & Action Sports |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,310,133
Currency translation | 5,049
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,315,182
Jeanswear |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 210,765
Currency translation | 1,749
Goodwill, ending balance | 212,514
Imagewear |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 30,111
Currency translation | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 30,111
Sportswear |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 157,314
Currency translation | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 157,314

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