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RESTRUCTURING - Narrative (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 | Jan. 02, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 27,000 | $ 55,100 | $ 27,047 | $ 55,099 |
Restructuring reserve | 38,244 | $ 50,606 | 38,244 | 50,606 | $ 0
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 20,200 | 31,800 |
Cost of goods sold |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 6,800 | $ 23,300 |
Accrued Current Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | 27,200 |  | 27,200 |  |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | $ 11,000 |  | $ 11,000 |  |

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