Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Detail) - Restructuring, asset impairment and other charges (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 27, 2011	Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011
Licensee debt cancellation charges			$ 6,447
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	123	711	2,082
Lease exit costs:
Lease exit costs and lease modification		359	3,728
Changes in estimates related to previously closed Company-owned retail stores		131	1,007
Total lease exit costs		359	3,728
Total charges related to debt cancellation, restructuring, asset impairment, and lease exit costs included in income (loss) from operations	123	1,070	12,257
Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	123	588	1,116
Write-off of Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges:
Restructuring and asset impairment charges		123	966
Lease Exit [Member]
Lease exit costs:
Lease exit costs and lease modification		228	1,221
Lease Modification [Member]
Lease exit costs:
Lease exit costs and lease modification			$ 1,500