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Restructuring and Other Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2018 | Dec. 30, 2017
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Charges to operations, net | $ 18,493 | $ 105
2016 and 2019 Restructuring Plans; excluding headquarters restructuring [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 2,415 |
Charges to operations, net | 16,586 |
Cash disbursements | (8,283) |
Foreign exchange impact | (27) |
Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 10,691 |
2016 and 2019 Restructuring Plans; excluding headquarters restructuring [Member] | Employee severance and related benefits |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 0 |
Charges to operations, net | 16,343 |
Cash disbursements | (8,019) |
Foreign exchange impact | 32 |
Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 8,356 |
2016 and 2019 Restructuring Plans; excluding headquarters restructuring [Member] | Facility closures and related costs |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 2,415 |
Charges to operations, net | 243 |
Cash disbursements | (264) |
Foreign exchange impact | (59) |
Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 2,335 |
Restructuring Plan 2019 [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Charges to operations, net | $ 16,300 |
Restructuring Plan 2016 [Member] |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance |  | 6,244
Charges to operations, net |  | 105
Cash disbursements |  | (735)
Foreign exchange impact |  | (1)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance |  | 5,613
Restructuring Plan 2016 [Member] | Employee severance and related benefits |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance |  | 1,736
Charges to operations, net |  | (212)
Cash disbursements |  | (198)
Foreign exchange impact |  | 17
Restructuring reserve, ending balance |  | 1,343
Restructuring Plan 2016 [Member] | Facility closures and related costs |  |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance |  | 4,508
Charges to operations, net |  | 317
Cash disbursements |  | (537)
Foreign exchange impact |  | (18)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance |  | $ 4,270

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