SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year	$ 1,481	$ 3,425	$ 3,733
Charged to costs and expense	350	(79)	123
Deductions	453	1,865	431
Balance at the end of the fiscal year	1,378	1,481	3,425
Accrued advertising and marketing programs
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year	66,169	64,191	56,264
Charged to costs and expense	318,211	306,650	287,217
Deductions	307,691	304,672	279,290
Balance at the end of the fiscal year	$ 76,689	$ 66,169	$ 64,191