Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	Oct. 02, 2011	Oct. 03, 2010
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,149	$ 1,978
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred stock, authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Common stock, authorized	250,000	250,000
Common stock, issued	86,806	83,240
Common stock, outstanding	86,806	83,240