Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Cost (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
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2,372	$ 2,359	$ 7,198	$ 6,913
Interest cost	4,669	4,705	14,001	13,945
Expected return on plan assets	(5,338)	(5,096)	(16,035)	(15,207)
Amortization of prior service cost	10	4	31	14
Amortization of actuarial gain	2,527	2,091	7,691	6,097
Net Periodic Cost	4,240	4,063	12,886	11,762
Post-Retirement Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	102	141	309	416
Interest cost	163	178	492	524
Amortization of actuarial gain	(7)	(4)	(21)	(12)
Net Periodic Cost	$ 258	$ 315	$ 780	$ 928