Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 27, 2012	Jul. 29, 2011	Jul. 27, 2012	Jul. 29, 2011
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments, Tax (Expense) Benefit	$ 2,296	$ 2,201	$ 2,388	$ (4)
Pension and Post-retirement Obligations, Tax Expense	$ (929)	$ (714)	$ (2,341)	$ (1,406)

Tax effect, net of reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss).

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Section 45

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