Lease Obligations and Other Commitments - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating and Financing Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 29, 2020 USD ($)
Operating Leases
Remaining 2021	$ 1,098
Year one	751
Year two	511
Year three	360
Year four	221
Thereafter	124
Total lease payments	3,065
Less imputed interest	218
Net minimum lease payments	2,847
Finance Leases
Remaining 2021	136
Year one	151
Total lease payments	287
Less imputed interest	10
Net minimum lease payments	277
Total
Remaining 2021	1,234
Year one	902
Year two	511
Year three	360
Year four	221
Thereafter	124
Total lease payments	3,352
Less imputed interest	228
Net minimum lease payments	$ 3,124

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