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RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 27,000 | $ 55,100 | $ 27,047 | $ 55,099
Operating Segments | Outdoor & Action Sports |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 12,793 | 18,083
Operating Segments | Jeanswear |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 6,993 | 20,357
Operating Segments | Imagewear |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 3,895 | 1,308
Operating Segments | Other |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 0 | 1,277
Corporate, Non-Segment |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | $ 3,366 | $ 14,074

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