Note 10 - Licensee Acquisitions (Detail) - Net sales and operating loss generated subsequent to the acquisition (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011	Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011
Net sales	$ 64,438	$ 59,417	$ 192,860	$ 189,942
Operating loss	766	(229)	2,565	(21,730)
Retail Stores Acquired [Member]
Net sales	237	2,551	237	6,321
Operating loss	$ (34)	$ (418)	$ (34)	$ (318)

Aggregate revenue during the period from the sale of goods in the normal course of business, after deducting returns, allowances and discounts.

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