GUARANTOR/NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 22, 2014	Dec. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 22, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013
Long-term debt:
Parent company's percentage ownership of Guarantors		100.00%
5.00% senior unsecured notes due 2044
Long-term debt:
Face amount of debt issued to finance acquisition	$ 250,000
Interest rate on notes (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%		5.00%	5.00%
5.25% senior unsecured notes due 2054
Long-term debt:
Face amount of debt issued to finance acquisition	250,000
Interest rate on notes (as a percent)	5.25%	5.25%		5.25%	5.25%
6.625% senior unsecured notes due in April 2020
Long-term debt:
Face amount of debt issued to finance acquisition	250,200
Interest rate on notes (as a percent)	6.625%	6.625%		6.625%	6.625%
Debt Repurchase Amount	$ 199,800		$ 199,800	$ 199,800