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Summary of Company's Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 04, 2025	Oct. 05, 2024	Oct. 04, 2025	Oct. 05, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 6,598	$ 6,381	$ 25,767	$ 23,324
Performance Contingent Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	3,264	3,717	13,861	14,360
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	2,943	2,238	10,534	7,595
Deferred Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 391	$ 426	$ 1,372	$ 1,369

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