6. Leases Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | Thirteen
Weeks Ended | | Thirteen
Weeks Ended | | | April 2, 2024 | | April 4, 2023 | Operating | | $ | 37,391 | | $ | 35,372 | Variable | | | 22,463 | | | 22,199 | Short-term | | | 43 | | | 42 | Total | | $ | 59,897 | | $ | 57,613 |
Supplemental information related to leases (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | Thirteen | | Thirteen | | | Weeks Ended | | Weeks Ended | | | April 2, 2024 | | April 4, 2023 | Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | | | | | | | Operating cash flows for operating leases | | $ | 37,361 | | $ | 35,702 | Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | | | 14,574 | | | 9,499 |
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