DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Net AOCI hedging component	$ (4.2)
Net current deferred losses expected to be realized in the next twelve months	(3.2)
Derivative gains, net of tax	(0.4)	$ (2.1)
Receive-Variable/Pay-Fixed Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of instrument	$ 88.4

Net current deferred gains (losses) expected to be realized

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Amount of unrealized gain (loss) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of gain (loss) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for derivative hedging forecasted acquisition of investment in debt security measured at amortized cost (held-to-maturity).

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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