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Amount before tax of (gain) loss recognized for the (reversal of write-down) write-down to fair value, less cost to sell, of a disposal group, classified as held for sale

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Restructuring and other action-related charges which have been expensed during the period.

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Amount of obligations incurred for employer-related costs classified as other, payable within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.20)
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Business Segment Information - Restructuring and Other Action-Related Charges - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 01, 2022
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Employee termination and other benefits paid	$ 3,066
(Gain) loss on sale of business and classification of assets held for sale	(6,715)	$ 226,352
Accrued liabilities and other: Other
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Other Employee-related Liabilities, Current	12,622		$ 15,688
Operating Profit
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Restructuring and other action-related charges	4,802	19,393
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, Continuing Operations		7,302
Restructuring and other action-related charges	4,303	$ 16,586
Selling, general and administrative expenses \| U.S. Sheer Hosiery \| Continuing Operations, Disposal Group, Held-for-sale
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on sale of business and classification of assets held for sale	$ (6,528)		$ 38,364