Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015		Jan. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 8,319		$ 30,078
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(15,764)	[1]	(8,923)	[1]
Change in pension and post-retirement obligations, net of tax	6,688	[2]	1,892	[2]
Currency translation adjustment	(139,429)		(33,485)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (140,186)		$ (10,438)

[1] Net of tax benefit of $5,825 and $3,345 for the first fiscal quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[2] Net of tax expense of $(3,252) and $(801) for the first fiscal quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively.