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Savings and Deferred Compensation Plans (Savings Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Oct. 02, 2015
Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans [Abstract] |  |  |
Savings plans contributions | $ 82,882 | $ 89,966 | $ 87,973

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