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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 1,517,560
Goodwill acquired | 13,069
Foreign currency translation | 377
Balance at the end of the period | 1,531,006
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 944,325
Goodwill acquired | 0
Foreign currency translation | (271)
Balance at the end of the period | 944,054
Uniform Direct Sales [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 23,942
Goodwill acquired | 0
Foreign currency translation | (7)
Balance at the end of the period | 23,935
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 216,989
Goodwill acquired | 4,866
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 221,855
Document Management [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 332,304
Goodwill acquired | 8,203
Foreign currency translation | 655
Balance at the end of the period | $ 341,162

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