Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Aug. 04, 2012 Reportable_Segment	Jul. 30, 2011	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 31, 2009 Business
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of businesses liquidated							3
Number of reportable segments			3
Fiscal time period	98 days	91 days	189 days	182 days	371 days	364 days
Manufacturer of Boat Components Business
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of businesses liquidated							1
Compounding Business
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of businesses liquidated							1
Sheet Business
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of businesses liquidated							1