Segment Data - Components of Loss before Income Taxes Included in Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020	Jul. 30, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Interest expense	$ (7,016)	$ (8,304)	$ (21,662)	$ (25,119)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	2,528	3,345	8,062	10,746
Earnings before income taxes	117,451	110,993	430,520	318,503
Other
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Corporate expenses	(33,797)	(29,078)	(78,814)	(76,961)
Interest expense	(7,016)	(8,304)	(21,662)	(25,119)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	4,385	6,178	15,075	10,965
Earnings before income taxes	$ (36,428)	$ (31,204)	$ (85,401)	$ (91,115)