Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 05, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Amount related to stock-based compensation	$ 2,318	$ 2,431
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	471,934	471,934
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Common stock, par value	$ 0.166667	$ 0.166667
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	298,337,925	297,960,718
Common stock, shares outstanding	298,337,925	297,960,718