Note 4 - Inventories (Details) - Inventories (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 24, 2012
Inventories [Abstract]
Wholesale finished goods	$ 33,545	$ 33,110
Work in process	309	273
Raw materials and supplies	8,491	8,586
Retail merchandise	25,032	23,938
Total inventories on first-in, first-out method	67,377	65,907
LIFO adjustment	(7,604)	(6,902)
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory	(1,298)	(1,089)
	$ 58,475	$ 57,916