INVENTORIES

3 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2024

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

NOTE D - INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories are:

In thousands	January 28, 2024		October 29, 2023
Finished Products	$	887,941	$	954,432
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process	416,896		448,535
Operating Supplies	161,174		168,289
Maintenance Materials and Parts	112,181		109,151
Total Inventories	$	1,578,191	$	1,680,406