ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND GUARANTEES (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 03, 2012	Dec. 03, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accounts payable	$ 62,503	$ 64,701
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions	8,030	24,760
Compensated absences	8,024	8,530
Accrued insurance liabilities	8,955	9,017
Customer deposits	11,071	8,727
Other accrued liabilities	34,759	39,850
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	133,342	155,585
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 25,068	$ 25,623