The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment At Cost and Depreciable Useful Lives (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	$ 360.0us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross	$ 350.5us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross
Depreciation expense	20.3us-gaap_Depreciation	18.4us-gaap_Depreciation	19.0us-gaap_Depreciation
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	3.8	3.8
Work in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	6.9	4.4
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	59.7	58.9
Buildings and improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	15 years
Buildings and improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	45 years
Computer hardware and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	221.7	215.7
Computer hardware and software \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Computer hardware and software \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 years
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	34.1	33.6
Estimated useful life	5 years
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment:	$ 33.8	$ 34.1
Leasehold improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years