Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 16) (USD $) In Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 31, 2009
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Total revenue			$ 10,332
Cost of sales			10,847
Operating expenses			16
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	10,000	1,316
Income (loss) before income taxes	10,000	1,316	(531)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	3,500	457	(895)
Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 6,500	$ 859	$ 364