Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2010	Oct. 29, 2010
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets
Increase in goodwill	$ 40,385
Goodwill	1,396,203	1,327,339	1,355,818	[1]
Intangible asset amortization expense	5,711	5,464
Future Amortization Expense, Year One	8,000
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two	8,000
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three	8,000
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four	8,000
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five	$ 8,000

[1] The Balance Sheet at October 29, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.