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Divestiture
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Divestiture
7Divestiture
On November 2, 2020, in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the company completed the sale of its Northeastern U.S. distribution company. The divestiture was not material based on the company's Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations.