Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2014		Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 25, 2012
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation	$ 2,711		$ 5,563		$ 11,644
Pension - related	(5,244)		(4,118)		(4,373)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(2,533)		1,445		7,271
Foreign Currency Translation	(2,852)		(6,081)		(2,204)
Pension - related	(1,126)	[1]	255	[1]	(362)	[1]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (3,978)		$ (5,826)		$ (2,566)

[1] These amounts are shown net of the effect of income taxes