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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Wholesale shipping and handling costs	$ 188.9	$ 173.5	$ 153.7

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