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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Dec. 02, 2011
Dec. 03, 2010
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments, Liabilities $ 998,000 [1] $ 3,881,000 [1]  
Aggregate fair value of derivative instruments, Assets 13,513,000 [2] 25,362,000 [2]  
Advertising expenses 99,400,000 75,100,000 65,900,000
Number of weeks in current fiscal year P52W P52W P53W
Revenue Reserve [Member]
     
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 60,887,000 49,426,000 34,401,000
Amount charged to revenue 170,839,000 162,491,000 171,607,000
Actual returns 174,668,000 151,030,000 156,582,000
Ending balance 57,058,000 60,887,000 49,426,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
     
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 15,080,000 15,233,000 15,225,000
Increase due to acquisition 325,000 269,000 662,000
Charged to operating expenses 3,356,000 6,271,000 3,673,000
Deductions, net of recoveries 6,118,000 [3] 6,693,000 [3] 4,327,000 [3]
Ending balance $ 12,643,000 $ 15,080,000 $ 15,233,000
[1] Included in accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2] Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3] Deductions related to the allowance for doubtful accounts represent amounts written off against the allowance, less recoveries.