VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,203	$ 1,623	$ 2,149
Charged to costs and expenses	564	(43)	(497)
Charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Deductions- recoveries and write-offs	(430)	(377)	(29)
Balance at end of period	1,337	1,203	1,623
Tax Valuation Allowance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	210,073	196,147	16,803
Charged to costs and expenses	17,649	18,841	27,729
Charged to other accounts	(8,776)	(4,915)	151,615
Deductions- recoveries and write-offs	0	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 218,946	$ 210,073	$ 196,147