Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Receivables, uncollectible accounts and return allowances (in dollars)	$ 47,976	$ 34,517
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Preferred stock, Authorized shares	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, Authorized shares	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, Issued shares	148,917,424	152,680,855
Common stock, outstanding shares	148,917,424	152,680,855