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INVENTORIES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2024
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Schedule of principal components of inventories
Principal components of inventories are:
In thousands
July 28, 2024October 29, 2023
Finished Products$936,454 $954,432 
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process447,098 448,535 
Operating Supplies148,341 168,289 
Maintenance Materials and Parts117,755 109,151 
Total Inventories
$1,649,649 $1,680,406