CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 302,764	$ 258,106	$ 237,822
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on OshKosh defined benefit plan, net of tax of $140, $400, ($470) for the fiscal years 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively	(430)	(666)	803
Unrealized gain (loss) on Carter's post-retirement benefit obligation, net of (tax) or tax benefit of $70, ($200), ($30) for fiscal years 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively	(262)	331	56
Foreign currency translation adjustments	6,339	1,962	(14,189)
Total other comprehensive income	5,647	1,627	(13,330)
Comprehensive income	$ 308,411	$ 259,733	$ 224,492