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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] 
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years ended October 29, 2011, October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands)
 
                                 
    Balance at
    Additions
          Balance at
 
    Beginning of
    Charged to
          End of
 
Description   Period     Income Statement     Deductions     Period  
 
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances:
                               
Year ended October 31, 2009
  $ 5,501     $ 3,628     $ 7,448     $ 1,681  
                                 
Year ended October 30, 2010
  $ 1,681     $ 2,918     $ 3,018     $ 1,581  
                                 
Year ended October 29, 2011
  $ 1,581     $ 846     $ 962     $ 1,465