Restructuring Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2017

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Liabilities

11. RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES

The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the 13-weeks ended April 1, 2017 (in thousands):

	Severance and Related Costs			Facility Closing Costs		Total
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	22,596		$	865	$	23,461
Current period charges		2,265			—		2,265
Change in estimate		(392	)		—		(392	)
Payments and usage—net of accretion		(10,617	)		29		(10,588	)
Balance at April 1, 2017	$	13,852		$	894	$	14,746

The Company periodically closes or consolidates distribution facilities and implements initiatives in its ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve operating effectiveness. In connection with these activities, the Company may incur various costs including multiemployer pension withdrawal liabilities, severance and other employee separation costs.

During the 13-weeks ended April 1, 2017, the Company incurred a net charge of $2 million for Severance and Related Costs associated with its efforts to streamline its corporate back office organization and centralize replenishment activities.

During the 13-weeks ended April 2, 2016, the Company incurred a net charge of $8 million associated with its efforts to streamline its field organization model and close the Baltimore, Maryland distribution facility.  The Company also recorded $3 million of costs related to a lease termination settlement.