Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 26, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 8,137	$ 9,029
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization	$ 3,933	$ 4,577
Common stock, par value	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	31,372,336	30,869,390
Common stock, shares outstanding	31,372,336	30,869,390