Segment Results (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 870,268	$ 848,771
Acquisition and integration related charges	20,812	7,600
Restructuring and related charges	6,588	7,725
Interest expense	63,780	41,209
Other expense, net	1,562	2,193
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	3,522	40,480
Total assets	5,521,834		3,753,511
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	666,011	689,181
Segment profit (loss)	95,378	98,206
Total assets	2,273,392		2,243,472
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	139,763	134,938
Segment profit (loss)	15,941	16,060
Total assets	967,400		956,043
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	30,512	24,652
Segment profit (loss)	(4,261)	(5,919)
Total assets	532,590		508,083
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	33,982	0
Segment profit (loss)	(3,210)	0
Total assets	1,663,712		0
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment profit (loss)	103,848	108,347
Total assets	5,437,094		3,707,598
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment profit (loss)	7,584	9,140
Total assets	$ 84,740		$ 45,913