OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 30, 2019 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 30, 2017 |
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| Computer software, net of accumulated amortization of: March 2019 - $215,491; March 2018 - $183,200; December 2017 - $171,147 | $ 224,601 | $ 239,935 | $ 232,237 |
| Investments held for deferred compensation plans (Note 15) | 206,633 | 201,870 | 203,780 |
| Deferred income taxes (Note 18) | 109,551 | 105,493 | 103,601 |
| Pension assets (Note 15) | 117,405 | 76,671 | 82,296 |
| Deposits | 53,602 | 45,321 | 45,225 |
| Partnership stores and shop-in-shop costs, net of accumulated amortization of: March 2019 - $100,125; March 2018 - $123,812; December 2017 - $118,643 | 31,655 | 33,161 | 34,149 |
| Derivative financial instruments (Note 23) | 9,189 | 4,659 | 2,199 |
| Other investments | 13,071 | 12,433 | 12,697 |
| Deferred line of credit issuance costs | 2,121 | 961 | 1,078 |
| Other | 79,071 | 82,537 | 66,413 |
| Other assets | 846,899 | 803,041 | 783,675 |
| Accumulated amortization | 215,491 | 183,200 | 171,147 |
| Partnership stores, accumulated amortization | $ 100,125 | $ 123,812 | $ 118,643 |
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- Definition For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for capitalized computer software costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs classified as noncurrent. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards classified as noncurrent. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of asset, recognized in statement of financial position, for overfunded defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of other miscellaneous assets expected to be realized or consumed after one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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- Definition Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Asset Non Current No definition available.
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- Definition Partnership Stores and Shop in Shop Costs, Accumulated Amortization No definition available.
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- Definition Partnership Stores and Shop in Shop Costs, Net No definition available.
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