Deferred Compensation Plan Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan investments	$ 28,480	$ 26,410
Money market funds [Member]
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan investments	17,939	17,187
Mutual funds [Member]
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan investments	$ 10,541	$ 9,223