Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative.

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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held			2
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 75.0	$ 75.0
Interest Rate Swap Due May Two Thousand Nineteen \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount			$ 25.0
Fixed interest rate			1.58%
Interest Rate Swap Due May Two Thousand Twenty Four \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount			$ 50.0
Fixed interest rate			1.98%