INVENTORIES

9 Months Ended

Jul. 27, 2025

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

NOTE E - INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories are:

In thousands	July 27, 2025		October 27, 2024
Finished Products	$	1,102,248	$	881,295
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process	443,942		427,834
Operating Supplies	142,901		147,333
Maintenance Materials and Parts	132,769		119,837
Total Inventories	$	1,821,860	$	1,576,300