Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 03, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 1,324	$ 5,634	$ 3,153	$ 15,802	$ 18,031
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	53	39	856	1,765
EIMEA [Member]
Expenses incurred	567	1,266	525	6,055
Asia Pacific [Member]
Expenses incurred		35	3	1,887
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	545	4,209	1,354	5,458
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ 159	$ 85	$ 415	$ 637

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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