Segment Data - Components of Loss before Income Taxes Included in Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Interest expense	$ (7,522)	$ (8,156)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	1,883	3,166
Earnings before income taxes	135,826	86,139
Other
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Corporate expenses	(11,303)	(32,442)
Interest expense	(7,522)	(8,156)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	5,727	2,697
Earnings before income taxes	$ (13,098)	$ (37,901)