The fair value of hedging instruments.

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Write Off remaining unamortized proceeds from termination of interest rate swap

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Description of where the foreign currency derivatives are reported in the balance sheet.

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Fair Value of Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	Oct. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Fair value of hedging instruments
Balance sheet location, forward foreign currency exchange contracts			Accrued liabilities
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts			$ 3,091	$ 10,584
Senior Unsecured Five Percent Debt [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Write Off remaining unamortized proceeds from termination of interest rate swap	$ 8,600	$ 8,600