Goodwill And Intangible Assets Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	$ 1,173,895	$ 841,068
Additions	330,000
Effect of translation	2,827
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	545,981	545,426
Additions	0
Effect of translation	555
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	330,000	0
Additions	330,000
Effect of translation	0
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	214,414	212,142
Additions	0
Effect of translation	2,272
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	83,500	83,500
Additions	0
Effect of translation	$ 0