Components of Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Provision [Line Items]
Reserves and liabilities	$ 60,397	$ 58,510
NOL carryforwards	879	725
Tax credit carryforwards	29,862	26,687
Employee benefits	14,974	17,524
Retirement benefits	2,759	25,379
Non-qualified stock options	12,618	13,220
Other	650	600
Total deferred tax assets	122,139	142,645
Depreciation and amortization	(18,969)	(18,024)
Intangibles and amortization	(173,524)	(182,921)
Deferred costs	(4,535)	(5,981)
Hedging activities	(22)	(111)
Other	(1,398)	(1,979)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(198,448)	(209,016)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (76,309)	$ (66,371)