Retirement Plans - Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011		Oct. 30, 2010
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 200,161		$ 184,754		$ 176,220
Unit trust funds [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	142,556	[1]	100,161	[1]
Equities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	27,703	[1]	58,780	[1]
Fixed income securities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	26,340	[2]	21,984	[2]
Property [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	2,881	[3]	3,166	[3]
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	681		663
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	3,573		2,666
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Unit trust funds [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Equities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	2,892	[1]	2,003	[1]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[2]	0	[2]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Property [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	681		663
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	193,072		178,308
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Unit trust funds [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	142,556	[1]	100,161	[1]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Equities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	24,176	[1]	56,163	[1]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	26,340	[2]	21,984	[2]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Property [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	3,516		3,780
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Unit trust funds [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Equities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	635	[1]	614	[1]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[2]	0	[2]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Property [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	2,881	[3]	3,166	[3]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 0		$ 0

[1] The majority of the assets in these categories are invested in a mix of equities, including those from North America, Europe and Asia. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund. Due to the nature of the underlying assets of these funds, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of these investments and, consequently, the fair value of the investments. These investments are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. However, these redemption rights may be restricted in accordance with governing documents. Publicly traded securities are valued at the last trade or closing price reported in the active market in which the individual securities are traded. Level 3 securities are valued at book value per share based upon the financial statements of the investment.

[2] The majority of the assets in this category are invested in funds primarily concentrated in non-U.S. debt instruments. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund.

[3] The majority of the assets in this category are invested in properties in Ireland, the UK, Europe and other established international markets. Investments in properties are stated at estimated fair values based upon valuations by external independent property valuers.