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Facilities Action (Income) Charges, Net Facilities Relocation Costs (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Sep. 28, 2014
Mar. 30, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Sep. 29, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                    
Restructuring Charges $ 6,530us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 7,520us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ (44,033)us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ (20,834)us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 22,275us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 6,377us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 3,038us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ (29,100)us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 10,856us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 41,031us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                    
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Facilities Relocation and Other Transition Costs [Member] | Atlanta facility closure costs                    
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