Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2019 USD ($)
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 225,290
Goodwill acquired	1,534
Translation adjustments	267
Goodwill, ending balance	227,091
Operating Segments \| Professional
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, beginning balance	214,827
Goodwill acquired	0
Translation adjustments	215
Goodwill, ending balance	215,042
Operating Segments \| Residential
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, beginning balance	10,463
Goodwill acquired	0
Translation adjustments	52
Goodwill, ending balance	10,515
Other
Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, beginning balance	0
Goodwill acquired	1,534
Translation adjustments	0
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 1,534

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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