Proposed Merger (Schedule of Merger and Transaction Costs) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2012	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and transaction costs	$ 6,900	$ 6,901	$ 0	$ 0
Impact on net earnings from continuing operations		4,486
PolyOne
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and transaction costs		6,901
Income tax benefit		(2,415)
Impact on net earnings from continuing operations		4,486
Stock compensation expense from accelerated vesting | PolyOne
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and transaction costs		4,865
Legal and financial advisor fees | PolyOne
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and transaction costs		1,888
Other merger and transaction costs | PolyOne
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger and transaction costs		$ 148