Balance sheet parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable allowances	$ 11,735	$ 12,032
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	166,667	166,667
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	97,658	94,971
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	84,153	81,635
Treasury Stock, Shares	13,505	13,336