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Business Disposition - Schedule of Sales and Profit (Details) - J.L. Clark, Inc [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 27, 2016 | Aug. 29, 2015 | Aug. 27, 2016 | Aug. 29, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 0 | $ 5,327 | $ 0 | $ 40,909
Operating profit | $ 0 | $ (71) | $ 0 | $ 2,143

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