Retiree Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$ 540,122	$ 559,458	$ 456,300
U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	388,421
Prior service cost	1,980
Deferred tax	(94,220)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	296,181
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	302,175
Prior service cost	0
Deferred tax	(50,626)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	251,549
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(12,857)
Prior service cost	735
Deferred tax	4,514
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$ (7,608)