Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 06, 2014	Apr. 13, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Company-owned life insurance policies		$ 98,132	$ 94,704
Deferred tax asset		82,274	88,833
Other		84,008	82,223
Other assets, net		264,414	265,760
Payroll and related taxes		39,328	46,970
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current		12,683	11,386
Advertising		9,947	17,706
Insurance		35,349	35,209
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent		9,639	12,737
Other		18,491	20,493
Accrued liabilities		135,772	153,886
Pension plans		102,504	105,968
Other		173,075	180,156
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent		275,579	286,124
Deferred Rent Credit, Current	$ 10,335		$ 9,385