LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER BORROWINGS - Schedule of Additional Senior Notes Information (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2016 USD ($)
2020 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining Amortization Period (years)	3 years 2 months 12 days
2021 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining Amortization Period (years)	4 years 5 months 20 days
2025 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining Amortization Period (years)	8 years 2 months 12 days
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Level 2) \| 2020 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair Value of Notes (Level 2)	$ 499,690
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Level 2) \| 2021 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair Value of Notes (Level 2)	790,192
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Level 2) \| 2025 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair Value of Notes (Level 2)	$ 497,955

Fair value portion of borrowing which can be exchanged for a specified number of another security at the option of the issuer or the holder, for example, but not limited to, the entity's common stock.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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