ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Transaction and Integration Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 25, 2022	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 25, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 1,224	$ 4,426	$ 2,288	$ 11,539

Business Combination, Integration Related Costs And Transaction Costs

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