Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 01, 2012	Oct. 02, 2011
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,865	$ 2,149
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	88,816	86,806
Common stock, outstanding	88,816	86,806