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Note 5 - Inventories - Activity in Reserves for Excess Quantities and Obsolete Inventory by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 29, 2025 | Nov. 30, 2024 | Nov. 25, 2023
Balance | $ 5,395 | $ 5,183 | $ 5,167
Additions charged to expense | 2,389 | 5,001 | 4,626
Write-offs | (1,757) | (4,789) | (4,610)
Inventory valuation charges | 2,389 | 5,001 | 4,626
Write-offs | (1,757) | (4,789) | (4,610)
Balance | 6,027 | 5,395 | 5,183
Operating Segments [Member] | Wholesale Segment [Member] |  |  |
Balance | 4,158 | 4,145 | 4,103
Additions charged to expense | 1,717 | 4,284 | 3,876
Write-offs | (1,290) | (4,271) | (3,834)
Inventory valuation charges | 1,717 | 4,284 | 3,876
Write-offs | (1,290) | (4,271) | (3,834)
Balance | 4,585 | 4,158 | 4,145
Operating Segments [Member] | Retail Segment [Member] |  |  |
Balance | 1,237 | 1,038 | 1,064
Additions charged to expense | 672 | 717 | 750
Write-offs | (467) | (518) | (776)
Inventory valuation charges | 672 | 717 | 750
Write-offs | (467) | (518) | (776)
Balance | $ 1,442 | $ 1,237 | $ 1,038

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