Restructuring and Asset Impairment - Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Oct. 09, 2021	Oct. 03, 2020	Oct. 09, 2021	Oct. 03, 2020
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 207	$ 6,767	$ 3,783	$ 16,411
Gain on sales of assets related to closed facilities			(213)	3,403
Provision for severance	233		357	2,205
Other costs associated with site closures	196	2	507	1,649
Changes in estimates	15	(226)	(44)	(104)
Lease termination adjustments	(488)		(488)
Restructuring and asset impairment	(195)	$ 6,543	2,981	20,455
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for closing charges			1,410
Business Restructuring Reserves [Member] \| Lease and Ancillary Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Provision for closing charges			1,410	325
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Gain on sales of assets related to closed facilities	$ (358)		$ (2,544)	$ (31)

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