VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,623	$ 2,149	$ 1,978
Charged to costs and expenses	(43)	(497)	690
Charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Deductions- recoveries and write-offs	(377)	(29)	(519)
Balance at end of period	1,203	1,623	2,149
Tax Valuation Allowance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	196,147	16,803	37,604
Charged to costs and expenses	18,841	27,729	(22,887)
Charged to other accounts	(4,915)	151,615	2,086
Deductions- recoveries and write-offs	0	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 210,073	$ 196,147	$ 16,803