Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Changes in goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 1,220,315
Acquisitions	39,647
Foreign currency translation	(19,915)
Balance at the end of the period	1,240,047
Wholesale
Changes in goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	613,561
Acquisitions	35,500
Foreign currency translation	(7,178)
Balance at the end of the period	641,883
European Retail
Changes in goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	281,025
Acquisitions	4,147
Reassignment of goodwill	35,000
Foreign currency translation	(12,737)
Balance at the end of the period	307,435
Direct Response / E-Commerce
Changes in goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	317,985
Reassignment of goodwill	(53,000)
Balance at the end of the period	264,985
North American Retail
Changes in goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	7,744
Reassignment of goodwill	18,000
Balance at the end of the period	$ 25,744