Restructuring Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Liabilities

11. RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES

The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands):

	Severance and Related Costs			Facility Closing Costs			Total
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	22,596		$	865		$	23,461
Current period charges		5,937			—			5,937
Change in estimate		(2,402	)		(256	)		(2,658	)
Payments and usage—net of accretion		(16,870	)		(109	)		(16,979	)
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	9,261		$	500		$	9,761

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 39-weeks ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred a net charge of $3 million, primarily for Severance and Related Costs associated with its efforts to streamline its corporate back office organization and centralize replenishment activities.

During the 39-weeks ended October 1, 2016, the Company incurred a net charge of $36 million associated with its efforts to streamline its field organization model and close its Baltimore, Maryland distribution facility. The Company also recorded $3 million in Facility Closing Costs related to a lease termination settlement.