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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2014
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of June 1, 2013 | $ 92,153
Service contracts acquired | 7,358
Service contracts amortization | (16,134)
Foreign currency translation | 595
Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 83,972
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of June 1, 2013 | 23,135
Service contracts acquired | 0
Service contracts amortization | (4,482)
Foreign currency translation | (5)
Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 18,648
Uniform Direct Sales |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of June 1, 2013 | 0
Service contracts acquired | 0
Service contracts amortization | 0
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 0
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of June 1, 2013 | 32,811
Service contracts acquired | 2,926
Service contracts amortization | (6,094)
Foreign currency translation | 0
Balance as of February 28, 2014 | 29,643
Document Management |
Service contracts [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of June 1, 2013 | 36,207
Service contracts acquired | 4,432
Service contracts amortization | (5,558)
Foreign currency translation | 600
Balance as of February 28, 2014 | $ 35,681

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