Share-Based Compensation (Components Of Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 08, 2012	Jul. 10, 2011	Jul. 08, 2012	Jul. 10, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,439	$ 1,783	$ 5,001	$ 6,755
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	788	1,175	2,763	3,861
Performance-Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	222	270	724	1,479
Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	134	139	449	465
Nonvested Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	295	199	910	777
Deferred Compensation For Non Management Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 155	$ 173