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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Oct. 10, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES

15. INCOME TAXES

The company’s effective tax rate for the forty weeks ended October 10, 2015 and October 4, 2014 was 35.4% and 35.1%, respectively. The increase in the rate is primarily related to certain nondeductible acquisition-related costs, and a reduced Section 199 qualifying production activities deduction.  The most significant differences in the effective rate and the federal statutory rate are additions for state income taxes, offset by reductions for the Section 199 qualifying production activities deduction.

During the forty weeks ended October 10, 2015, the company’s activity with respect to its uncertain tax positions and related interest expense accrual was immaterial. At this time, we do not anticipate significant changes to the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months.