Note 1 - The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2011	Nov. 02, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 28, 2011
Cost of Goods Sold (in Dollars)	$ 1,675	$ 83,059	$ 80,736	$ 80,736
Consolidated Revenues Major Customer Percentage		16.30%		9.00%
Consolidated Accounts Receivable Major Customer Percentage	20.20%		20.20%	20.20%
Number of Reportable Segments		2
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs (in Dollars)		4,988		4,947
Promotional Allowances (in Dollars)		7,968		7,742
Advertising Expense (in Dollars)		3,857		3,462
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value (in Dollars)	$ 9,324	$ 9,744	$ 9,324	$ 9,324
Customer Dollar General Member [Member}
Consolidated Accounts Receivable Major Customer Percentage		19.70%
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		10 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		20 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		10 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		3 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		5 years