Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
NET EARNINGS	$ 152,462	$ 136,021	$ 108,094
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	144	(9,515)	(858)
Retirement liability adjustment	(46,296)	(51,792)	(57,977)
Change in accumulated income (loss) on derivatives	385	(309)	333
Other Comprehensive LOss, Net of Tax	(45,767)	(61,616)	(58,502)
Comprehensive Income	$ 106,695	$ 74,405	$ 49,592