SCHEDULE II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year	$ 2,147	$ 1,609	$ 1,378
Charged to costs and expense	399	934	424
Deductions	318	396	193
Balance at the end of the fiscal year	2,228	2,147	1,609
Accrued advertising and marketing programs
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year	85,934	81,315	76,689
Charged to costs and expense	387,774	377,989	355,509
Deductions	384,258	373,370	350,883
Balance at the end of the fiscal year	$ 89,450	$ 85,934	$ 81,315