Segment Data - Components of Loss before Income Taxes Included in Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	May 01, 2020	Apr. 30, 2021	May 01, 2020
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Interest expense	$ (7,124)	$ (8,659)	$ (14,646)	$ (16,815)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	3,651	4,235	5,534	7,401
Earnings before income taxes	177,243	121,371	313,069	207,510
Other
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Corporate expenses	(33,714)	(15,441)	(45,017)	(47,883)
Interest expense	(7,124)	(8,659)	(14,646)	(16,815)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	4,963	2,090	10,690	4,787
Earnings before income taxes	$ (35,875)	$ (22,010)	$ (48,973)	$ (59,911)