Common Stock Repurchase (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2010	Aug. 03, 2010
Common Stock Repurchase
Value of shares authorized to repurchase under board of directors approved repurchase program				200,000,000
Amount paid in connection with the repurchase (including commission)	$ 18,600,000	$ 60,187,000
Shares repurchased	750,000	2,268,045
Average price paid per share	$ 24.83	$ 26.54
Amount remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization		$ 139,800,000