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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA Other Financial Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Selling, General and Administrative Incentive Compensation Expense | $ 17,194 | [1] | $ 21,988 | [1] | $ 24,264 | [1]
[1] | Incentive compensation expense is based upon applicable fiscal year operating income.

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