The term calculated for volatility in fair value assumptions.

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- Definition

Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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- Definition

Number of shares issued under share-based payment arrangement.

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Note 5 - Share-based Compensation and Post-retirement Benefits (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2024	Mar. 30, 2023	Mar. 30, 2024	Mar. 25, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)			0	0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in shares)		1,795
Five Year Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Volatility Calculation Term	51 months
Ten Year Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Volatility Calculation Term	10 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in shares)	1,795		11,546	9,900
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in shares)	0	0	11,538	18,641