FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following financial assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the type of inputs is shown as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 29, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents	$	256,433	$	256,433	$	—	$	—
Pension plan assets	$	5,558	$	—	$	—	$	5,558
Interest rate swap liabilities	$	643	$	—	$	643	$	—
March 30, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents	$	205,194	$	205,194	$	—	$	—
Pension plan assets	$	5,753	$	—	$	—	$	5,753
Interest rate swap liabilities	$	224	$	—	$	224	$	—