Note 3 - Restructuring Actions - Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2018	Sep. 02, 2017	Sep. 01, 2018	Sep. 02, 2017	Dec. 02, 2017
Expenses incurred	$ 2,803	$ 1,270	$ 5,956	$ 17,072	$ 18,031
Americas Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	602	283	1,458	2,048
EIMEA [Member]
Expenses incurred	478	704	1,003	6,759
Asia Pacific [Member]
Expenses incurred	3	45	6	1,932
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	1,748	164	3,102	5,622
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Expenses incurred	$ (28)	$ 74	$ 387	$ 711

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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