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Reorganization and Realignment Costs G&A Realignment Accrual Rollforward (Details) - G&A Realignment - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 03, 2021 | Dec. 29, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 5,359 | $ 7,324 |
Charges | 401 | 6,535 | $ 5,893
Payments | (4,828) | (8,500) |
Ending balance | 932 | 5,359 | 7,324
Severance and related employee costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Beginning balance | 5,276 | 7,241 |
Charges | 28 | 5,485 | 3,797
Payments | (4,372) | (7,450) |
Ending balance | 932 | 5,276 | 7,241
Recruitment and relocation costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Beginning balance | 83 | 83 |
Charges | 360 | 950 | 1,077
Payments | (443) | (950) |
Ending balance | 0 | 83 | 83
Third-party and other costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0 |
Charges | 13 | 100 | 1,019
Payments | (13) | (100) |
Ending balance | 0 | 0 | $ 0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Beginning balance | 4,504 |  |
Ending balance |  | 4,504 |
Other liabilities |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 855 |  |
Ending balance |  | $ 855 |

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