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Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income from Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 03, 2015 | Sep. 27, 2014 | Sep. 28, 2013
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net |  | $ 2,000 |
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | $ (579) | (542) | $ (788)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | (597) | (106) | 70
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | (4,843) | (503) | 639
Treasury Lock [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | 324 | 321 | 321
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense [Member] | Income Tax (Benefit) Expense [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | $ 0 | $ 70 | $ 2,031

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