Operating Leases and Other Commitments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2013
Future minimum payments required under non-cancellable leases
Leases, 2014	$ 35,562
Leases, 2015	31,440
Leases, 2016	25,403
Leases, 2017	20,359
Leases, 2018	14,372
Leases, thereafter	41,465
Leases, total	168,601
Less - Sublease Income, 2014	(325)
Less - Sublease Income, 2015	(283)
Less - Sublease Income, 2016	(240)
Less - Sublease Income, 2017	(165)
Less - Sublease Income, 2018	(101)
Less - Sublease Income, thereafter	(19)
Less - Sublease Income, total	(1,133)
Net, 2014	35,237
Net, 2015	31,157
Net, 2016	25,163
Net, 2017	20,194
Net, 2018	14,271
Net, thereafter	41,446
Net, Total	$ 167,468

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