Restructuring Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

12.	RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES

The following table summarizes the changes in the restructuring liabilities for the 13-weeks ended March 31, 2018 (in thousands):

	Severance and Related Costs			Facility Closing Costs		Total
Balance at December 30, 2017	$	4,835		$	500	$	5,335
Current period charges		247			—		247
Change in estimate		1,293			—		1,293
Payments and usage—net of accretion		(2,434	)		—		(2,434	)
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	3,941		$	500	$	4,441

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 March 31, 2018, $2 million was recognized primarily for changes in estimates of prior year initiatives.

During the 13-weeks ended April 1, 2017, net costs of $2 million were recognized related to initiatives launched in late 2016 to centralize certain field procurement and replenishment activities, and reduced corporate and administrative costs.