Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Feb. 04, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings	$ (2,249)	$ 1,033
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	8,227	8,101
Stock-based compensation expense	943	893
Restructuring and exit costs	0	76
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets, net	53	124
Provision for bad debt expense	282	207
Change in current assets and liabilities	(13,793)	(1,329)
Other, net	(177)	(1,394)
Cash flows from operating activities	(6,714)	7,711
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(3,884)	(7,986)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	105	0
Cash flows from investing activities	(3,779)	(7,986)
Cash flows from financing activities
Bank credit facility borrowings (payments), net	11,009	800
Payments on bonds and leases	(122)	(119)
Debt issuance costs	(485)	(1,595)
Stock-based compensation exercised	(62)	(180)
Cash flows from financing activities	10,340	(1,094)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	4	4
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(149)	(1,365)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	877	4,900
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 728	$ 3,535

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).