Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Summary of Intangible Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Summary of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	$ 63,718	$ 54,714
Accumulated amortization	(24,398)	(23,224)
Balance	39,320	31,490
Trademarks [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Summary of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	15,720	14,508
Balance	15,720	14,508
Customer Relationships [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Summary of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	43,957	36,145
Accumulated amortization	(21,676)	(21,137)
Balance	22,281	15,008
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Summary of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	4,041	4,061
Accumulated amortization	(2,722)	(2,087)
Balance	$ 1,319	$ 1,974

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