FIXED ASSETS (Detail) - Property, plant and equipment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Leasehold improvements	$ 41,028	$ 36,472
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	34,161	34,144
Construction in progress		587
	75,189	71,203
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	48,995	47,964
	$ 26,194	$ 23,239

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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