Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 29, 2013	Dec. 20, 2011
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Stock based expense recognized	$ 4,422	$ 3,367	$ 14,449	$ 12,227
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Issuance of restricted stock and stock units, shares			289,533	366,000
Closing price of the Company's common stock on date of issuance					$ 37.78	$ 20.50
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			10,939	7,503
Stock based expense recognized	2,074	1,011	4,662	2,931
Unamortized value of RSUs	$ 9,913	$ 4,572	$ 9,913	$ 4,572