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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA Other Financial Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	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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