Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 01, 2012	Dec. 03, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 165,347	$ 155,999
Restricted cash	869	1,105
Accounts receivable, less allowance for losses of $9,524 and $9,795, respectively	212,687	206,664
Inventories	210,521	200,274
Deferred income taxes	32,377	25,974
Income taxes receivable	0	3,373
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,324	7,510
Total current assets	629,125	600,899
Plant assets, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $309,822 and $293,111, respectively	195,239	184,992
Assets held for sale	2,000	2,000
Goodwill	241,602	235,530
Acquired intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	96,871	98,674
Deferred income taxes	361	749
Other noncurrent assets	16,221	12,089
Total assets	1,181,419	1,134,933
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	208	1,289
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	166,190	155,585
Income taxes payable	1,504	3,176
Total current liabilities	167,902	160,050
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,551	15,981
Long-term pension and postretirement healthcare benefits liabilities	35,124	74,524
Deferred income taxes	54,586	36,194
Other long-term liabilities	8,774	11,069
Total liabilities	282,937	297,818
Contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,707	1,557
Shareholders' equity:
Capital stock	50,076	50,145
Capital in excess of par value	14,223	19,453
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(46,625)	(44,391)
Retained earnings	878,193	809,520
Total CLARCOR Inc. equity	895,867	834,727
Noncontrolling interests	908	831
Total shareholders' equity	896,775	835,558
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,181,419	$ 1,134,933