Segment Data - Components of Loss before Income Taxes Included in Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2022	Jan. 29, 2021
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Interest expense	$ (7,013)	$ (7,522)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	2,534	1,883
Earnings before income taxes	87,147	135,826
Other Activities
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Corporate expenses	(32,828)	(11,303)
Interest expense	(7,013)	(7,522)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	1,956	5,727
Earnings before income taxes	$ (37,885)	$ (13,098)