Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Gain or Loss on Hedged Items (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps
Statement of income classification	Other income
Other Income [Member]
Gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps
Loss on Swaps	$ (769)	$ (4,614)
Gain on Note	769	4,614
Net Income Effect	$ 0	$ 0