COMMON STOCK (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2017 vote shares	Sep. 30, 2016 shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of cash dividends on Class A common stock relative to Class B common stock	110.00%
Ratio of Class B common stock convertible to Class A common stock \| shares	1
Shares converted (shares) \| shares	320	376
Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of board members elected by class of stock	25.00%
Vote per share owned \| vote	1
Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of board members elected by class of stock	75.00%
Vote per share owned \| vote	10

Number of Votes for Each Share Owned, By Class of Stock

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Percentage Of Members Of The Board Elected By Class Of Stock

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Percetnage Of Cash Dividends On Class A Common Stock Relative To Class B Common Stock

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Ratio Of Class B Common Stock Convertible To Class A Common Stock

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