Note 12 - Share-based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Compensation Expense for All Share-Based Compensation $ in Thousands	Aug. 29, 2015 USD ($)
Note 12 - Share-based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Compensation Expense for All Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
2016	$ 3,002
2017	2,013
2018	1,605
2019	923
2020	119
Total	7,662
Share Based Awards [Member]
Note 12 - Share-based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Compensation Expense for All Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
2016	2,322
2017	2,013
2018	1,605
2019	923
2020	119
Total	6,982
Restricted Stock [Member]
Note 12 - Share-based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Compensation Expense for All Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
2016	680
Total	$ 680

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