Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	$ 1,371,941	$ 1,392,307
Less: amounts due within one year	(65,316)	(35,895)
Long-term obligations	1,306,625	1,356,412
Term Loan due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	462,500	493,750
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	248,360	248,008
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	148,466	148,441
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	496,088	495,755
Other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	1,637	2,041
Capital leases and other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	41	172
Short-term notes payable and bank overdrafts [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	$ 14,849	$ 4,140