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Business Segment Data - Class of Similar Products Which Represented Approximately 10% or More of Company's Consolidated Net Sales (Details)

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Business Segment Data - Class of Similar Products Which Represented Approximately 10% or More of Company's Consolidated Net Sales (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Sep. 28, 2019
Sep. 29, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 540,744 $ 706,575 $ 673,701 $ 461,990 $ 502,314 $ 657,943 $ 613,094 $ 442,011 $ 2,383,010 $ 2,215,362 $ 2,054,478
Other pet products                      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 613,400 606,700 603,600
Other garden products                      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 560,800 445,700 377,000
Other manufacturers' products                      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 504,500 454,300 409,000
Dog & cat products                      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 452,100 445,100 405,100
Controls & fertilizer products                      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 252,200 $ 263,600 $ 259,800