Note 16 - Operating Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Income From Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 01, 2019	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 01, 2019	Jun. 02, 2018
Segment operating income	$ 72,380	$ 73,297	$ 106,592	$ 106,103
Other income, net	2,986	7,739	6,351	12,651
Interest expense	(26,940)	(28,017)	(53,747)	(55,562)
Interest income	3,023	2,794	6,076	5,835
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 51,449	$ 55,813	$ 65,272	$ 69,027