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RESTRUCTURING
12 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
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The Company typically incurs restructuring charges related to strategic initiatives and cost optimization of business activities, primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits.
Of the $119.0 million of restructuring charges recognized in the year ended March 2021, $75.1 million were reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses and $43.9 million in cost of goods sold. Of the $31.8 million of restructuring charges recognized in the year ended March 2020, $12.4 million were reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses and $19.4 million in cost of goods sold. Of the $63.1 million of restructuring charges recognized in the year ended March 2019,
$48.5 million were reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses and $14.6 million in cost of goods sold. The Company has not recognized any significant incremental costs related to the accruals for the year ended March 2020 or prior periods.
Of the total restructuring accrual at March 2021, $63.8 million is expected to be paid out within the next 12 months and is classified within accrued liabilities. The remaining $3.0 million will be paid out beyond the next 12 months and thus is classified within other liabilities.
The components of the restructuring charges are as follows:
Year Ended March
(In thousands)202120202019
Severance and employee-related benefits$64,972 $21,899 $46,724 
Asset impairments23,087 5,211 4,109 
Accelerated depreciation11,266 — — 
Inventory write-downs10,658 1,119 2,171 
Contract termination and other9,023 3,618 10,092 
Total restructuring charges$119,006 $31,847 $63,096 
Restructuring costs by business segment are as follows:
Year Ended March
(In thousands)202120202019
Outdoor$14,081 $7,094 $38,952 
Active20,958 3,210 13,579 
Work31,907 2,193 5,587 
Other52,060 19,350 4,978 
Total$119,006 $31,847 $63,096 
The activity in the restructuring accrual is as follows:
(In thousands)SeveranceOtherTotal
Accrual at March 2019$56,218 $11,002 $67,220 
Charges21,899 3,618 25,517 
Cash payments and settlements(39,728)(11,997)(51,725)
Adjustments to accruals2,181 1,159 3,340 
Impact of foreign currency(2,518)(894)(3,412)
Accrual at March 202038,052 2,888 40,940 
Charges64,972 9,393 74,365 
Cash payments and settlements(46,258)(4,285)(50,543)
Adjustments to accruals3,206 (1,218)1,988 
Impact of foreign currency(162)166 
Accrual at March 2021$59,810 $6,944 $66,754 

The Company has incurred costs associated with the relocation of VF's global headquarters and certain brands to Denver, Colorado. The total amount of charges recognized for the years ended March 2020 and 2019 were $41.5 million and $47.4 million, respectively, of which $18.8 million for the year ended March 2019 related to severance and employee-related benefits and is included in the tables above. The remaining amounts for the years ended March 2020 and 2019 related to other relocation costs, the majority of which have been paid.