Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended						3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 27, 2011	Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011	Aug. 25, 2012 Bassett [Member] Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Bassett [Member] Write-down Of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Mt. Airy [Member] Write-down Of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 25, 2012 Richmond [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 25, 2012 Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 25, 2012 Write-down Of Closed Facility [Member]	Aug. 25, 2012 Write-off of Leasehold Improvements [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Write-off of Leasehold Improvements [Member]	Aug. 25, 2012 Previously Closed Retail Locations [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Previously Closed Retail Locations [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Lease Exit Costs and Lease Modifications [Member]	Aug. 25, 2012 Lease Exit [Member]	Aug. 27, 2011 Lease Exit [Member]	Aug. 25, 2011 Modification of Lease [Member]
Licensee Debt Cancellation Charges			$ 6,447
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions	123	711	2,082	203	550	566		123	588	1,116	385	123	966
Number of Closed Stores Impaired	6		6
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination		$ 359	$ 3,728				$ 228							$ 131	$ 1,007	$ 3,728	$ 228	$ 1,221	$ 1,500