Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	May 29, 2016	May 31, 2015	May 25, 2014
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Balance	$ 48,428	$ 48,428	$ 48,428
Amortization expense
Balance	14,428	48,428	48,428
Impaired during the period	(34,000)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Balance	7,835	8,720	9,606
Amortization expense	(867)	(885)	(886)
Balance	6,968	7,835	8,720
Impaired during the period
Balance	56,263	57,148	58,034
Amortization expense	(867)	(885)	(886)
Balance	21,396	56,263	57,148
Impaired during the period	$ (34,000)