Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances [Member]
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances:
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 1,465	$ 1,581	$ 1,681
Additions Charged to Income Statement	1,910	846	2,918
Deductions	654	962	3,018
Balance at End of Period	$ 2,721	$ 1,465	$ 1,581