Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 18, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Prepaid Taxes	$ 27,322	$ 27,956
Other Prepaid Expense, Current	10,544	8,358
Prepaid Expense, Current	37,866	36,314
Accrued Advertising, Current	15,464	21,452
Company-owned life insurance policies	101,327	100,753
Deferred tax asset	46,950	50,807
Other	83,163	85,738
Other assets, net	231,440	237,298
Payroll and related taxes	42,985	54,905
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current	10,633	11,760
Insurance	34,417	34,834
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent	9,472	10,258
Other	34,402	30,417
Accrued liabilities	147,373	163,626
Pension plans	139,751	143,838
Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent	48,628	48,835
Other	116,197	116,762
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 304,576	$ 309,435