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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (Defined Contribution Plan [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Future defined contribution plans	$ 2,800
Expenses related to defined contribution plan	1,200	700
Supplemental discretionary contributions	2,300	1,000
Supplemental contributions to the plan during the remainder of fiscal year	$ 6,100

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- Definition

Amount of contributions made by the employer to the plan during the remainder of fiscal year.

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- Definition

The amount represents the total cost estimated by the company for defined benefit plans.

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No definition available.

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- Details

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- Definition

Amount of administrative expenses incurred by a defined contribution plan.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan.

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No definition available.

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