SCHEDULE II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Accrued advertising and marketing programs - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year	$ 89,450	$ 85,934	$ 81,315
Charged to costs and expense	402,087	387,774	377,989
Acquisitions	6,669	0	0
Deductions	394,789	384,258	373,370
Balance at the end of the fiscal year	$ 103,417	$ 89,450	$ 85,934