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Comparative balances	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2011
Comparative Balances Abstract
Comparative Balance Text Block	16. Comparative balances The Company has reclassified comparative balances on the consolidated statement of operations for the quarter and three quarters ended October 2, 2010 to conform to the current year's presentation. The comparative balance for cost of goods sold has been increased by $702 and $2,894 for the quarter and three quarters ended October 2, 2010, respectively, reflecting the amount of warehousing and distribution (“W&D”) expenses that were previously disclosed on a separate line item in the consolidated statement of operations. Total W&D costs for the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2011 was $1,036 and $3,322, respectively. The comparative reclassification did not have an impact on earnings, net assets, shareholder's equity or cash and cash equivalents.

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The reclassification of comparative balances in the previous quarter and the year to date on the consolidated statement of operations to conform to the current quarter and year to date presentation. The reclassification of comparative balances does not have an impact on earnings, net assets, shareholder's equity or cash and cash equivalents.

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