Statement Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Restricted stock granted, shares	64,833	77,622	225,691
Common stock options exercised, shares	1,500,661	2,315,413	2,122,962
Purchase of shares of common stock for treasury, shares	5,889,945	5,708,300	6,750,000
Cash dividends on common stock, per share	$ 0.92	$ 0.8	$ 0.72
Forfeited restricted stock dividend	$ 18
Director Stock [Member]
Director stock granted, shares	12,958	11,847	21,258