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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA Other Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Selling, General and Administrative Incentive Compensation Expense	[1]	$ 10,768	$ 17,596	$ 17,194
[1] Included in selling, general and administrative expense.

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