Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 24, 2016	Oct. 25, 2015
Methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities
Guarantee period at issue for rate of return on fixed income funds	1 year
Recognized right to reclaim net cash collateral	$ 2,200	$ 2,300
Cash collateral posted	2,400	13,700
Realized losses on closed positions	200	11,400
Fair value, long-term debt
Fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities)	269,500	268,400
Recurring basis
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash and cash equivalents	375,215	347,239
Other trading securities	117,976	119,668
Commodity derivatives	5,707	6,485
Total Assets at Fair Value	498,898	473,392
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation	55,466	57,869
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	55,466	57,869
Recurring basis | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets at Fair Value:
Cash and cash equivalents	375,215	347,239
Other trading securities	37,109	39,329
Commodity derivatives	5,707	6,485
Total Assets at Fair Value	418,031	393,053
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation	24,115	25,272
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	24,115	25,272
Recurring basis | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets at Fair Value:
Other trading securities	80,867	80,339
Total Assets at Fair Value	80,867	80,339
Liabilities at Fair Value:
Deferred compensation	31,351	32,597
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$ 31,351	$ 32,597