Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Business Segment Data (Details)

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Business Segment Data (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
Jun. 23, 2012
Mar. 24, 2012
Dec. 24, 2011
Sep. 24, 2011
Jun. 25, 2011
Mar. 26, 2011
Dec. 25, 2010
Sep. 29, 2012
Sep. 24, 2011
Sep. 25, 2010
Class of similar products which represented more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales                      
Total $ 397,236 $ 533,808 $ 466,903 $ 302,066 $ 376,906 $ 484,303 $ 485,724 $ 281,719 $ 1,700,013 $ 1,628,652 $ 1,523,648
Pet supplies (excluding wild bird feed) [Member]
                     
Class of similar products which represented more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales                      
Total                 847,100 773,100 766,500
Garden controls and fertilizer [Member]
                     
Class of similar products which represented more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales                      
Total                 281,700 260,000 255,500
Other Garden Supplies [Member]
                     
Class of similar products which represented more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales                      
Total                 185,700 212,100 196,000
Wild bird Feed [Member]
                     
Class of similar products which represented more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales                      
Total                 205,100 197,500 168,900
Grass Seed [Member]
                     
Class of similar products which represented more than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales                      
Total                 $ 180,400 $ 185,900 $ 136,700