Deferred Compensation Plan Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan investments	$ 17,431	$ 28,480
Money market funds [Member]
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan investments	3,462	17,939
Mutual funds [Member]
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan investments	$ 13,969	$ 10,541