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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE  
Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable

 

 

 
  Fiscal year
ended
July 28, 2012
  Fiscal year
ended
July 30, 2011
  Fiscal year
ended
July 31, 2010
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Balance at beginning of year

  $ 5,854   $ 7,692   $ 8,876  

Additions charged to costs and expenses

    3,532     635     1,149  

Deductions

    (2,430 )   (2,473 )   (3,399 )

Charged to Other Accounts(a)

    0     0     1,066  
               

Balance at end of year

  $ 6,956   $ 5,854   $ 7,692