Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	$ 1,302,230	$ 1,315,596
Less: Amounts due within one year	(58,356)	(58,669)
Long-term obligations	1,243,874	1,256,927
Term Loan due 2016
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	400,000	412,500
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	248,831	248,733
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	496,529	496,438
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	148,500	148,493
Other secured borrowings
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	0	1,212
Capital leases
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	121	0
Short-term borrowings
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	$ 8,249	$ 8,220