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Significant Accounting Policies (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($) reporting_unit | Jan. 03, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 28, 2013 USD ($)
Finite lived intangible assets |  |  |
Number of reporting units that evaluate goodwill for impairment | reporting_unit | 3 |  |
Trade name |  |  |
Finite lived intangible assets |  |  |
Impairment charges | $ | $ 9,100,000 | $ 0 | $ 0
Minimum |  |  |
Finite lived intangible assets |  |  |
Useful Lives | 3 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Finite lived intangible assets |  |  |
Useful Lives | 20 years |  |

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