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Savings and Deferred Compensation Plans (Savings Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	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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Savings and deferred compensation plans.

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