Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Amount related to stock-based compensation	$ 2,123	$ 2,517
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	471,934	471,934
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0.00	0.00
Common stock, par value	$ 0.166667	$ 0.166667
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	308,165,416	301,389,176
Common stock Shares issued	308,165,416	301,389,176