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Changes in Carrying Values of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | $ 159,331
Effect of exchange rate changes | 4,583
Ending balance | 163,914
Other |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 17,293
Effect of exchange rate changes | 1,813
Ending balance | 19,106
North America |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 133,408
Effect of exchange rate changes | 2,503
Ending balance | 135,911
United Kingdom Segment |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 1,370
Effect of exchange rate changes | (51)
Ending balance | 1,319
Continental Europe |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 7,260
Effect of exchange rate changes | 318
Ending balance | $ 7,578

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