Segment Data - Components of Loss before Income Taxes Included in Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 29, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Interest expense	$ (8,024)	$ (7,124)	$ (15,037)	$ (14,646)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	2,503	3,651	5,037	5,534
Earnings before income taxes	165,056	177,243	252,203	313,069
Other Activities
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Corporate expenses	(30,715)	(33,714)	(63,543)	(45,017)
Interest expense	(8,024)	(7,124)	(15,037)	(14,646)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	1,330	4,963	3,286	10,690
Earnings before income taxes	$ (37,409)	$ (35,875)	$ (75,294)	$ (48,973)