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Other Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 30, 2015
Aug. 24, 2014
Aug. 30, 2015
Aug. 24, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]        
Foreign exchange management gains (losses) [1] $ 3,102 $ (1,529) $ 24,957 $ (7,103)
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains [2] (13,805) (5,314) (57,089) (4,389)
Interest income 400 506 1,059 1,534
Investment income 258 255 697 562
Other 1,729 477 3,671 1,852
Total other expense, net $ (8,316) $ (5,605) $ (26,705) $ (7,544)
[1] Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Gains in 2015 were primarily due to favorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Mexican Peso, partially offset in the three-month period by losses on embedded foreign currency derivatives.
[2] Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in 2015 were primarily due to the weakening of various foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar, particularly the Euro in the nine-month period.