Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 01, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 206,859	$ 185,496
Restricted cash	9,748	566
Accounts receivable, less allowance for losses of $10,077 and $9,554, respectively	210,182	214,474
Inventories	224,613	211,251
Deferred income taxes	27,563	34,693
Income taxes receivable	379	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,411	8,114
Total current assets	690,755	654,594
Plant assets, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $326,598 and $315,018, respectively	197,473	195,101
Assets held for sale	0	2,000
Goodwill	240,686	241,924
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	91,003	95,681
Other noncurrent assets	15,827	16,202
Total assets	1,235,744	1,205,502
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	224	201
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	135,558	172,262
Income taxes payable	0	2,428
Total current liabilities	135,782	174,891
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,469	16,391
Long-term pension and postretirement healthcare benefits liabilities	46,263	50,680
Deferred income taxes	53,015	51,385
Other long-term liabilities	5,096	8,571
Total liabilities	256,625	301,918
Contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,814	1,754
Shareholders' equity:
Capital stock	50,094	49,653
Capital in excess of par value	13,281	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(51,705)	(51,708)
Retained earnings	964,687	902,899
Total CLARCOR Inc. equity	976,357	900,844
Noncontrolling interests	948	986
Total shareholders' equity	977,305	901,830
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,235,744	$ 1,205,502