DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2012
Maturities of the company's debt obligations
2013	$ 32,985
2014	31,905
2015	28,552
2016	90,301
Total maturities of debt obligations	$ 183,743

Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the aggregate of total long-term debt, including current maturities and short-term debt.

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