ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND GUARANTEES (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 02, 2012	Dec. 03, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accounts payable	$ 64,831	$ 64,701
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions	11,370	24,760
Compensated absences	8,717	8,530
Accrued insurance liabilities	8,319	9,017
Customer deposits	13,312	8,727
Other accrued liabilities	36,061	39,850
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	142,610	155,585
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 25,166	$ 25,623