Statement Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010	Oct. 30, 2009
Statement Of Changes In Equity [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) on financial instruments, net of tax	$ 8,014	$ 258	$ 3,191
Change in unfunded benefit obligations, net of tax	$ 4,208	$ (420)	$ 20,915
Restricted stock granted, shares	225,691	325,949	112,990
Common stock options exercised, shares	2,122,962	2,232,383	1,426,341
Purchase of shares of common stock for treasury, shares	6,750,000	4,000,000	2,000,000
Cash dividends on common stock, per share	$ 0.72	$ 0.64	$ 0.6
Director stock granted, shares	21,258	21,842