Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 1, 2015	$ (7,994)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at January 31, 2016	(10,509)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sale of foreign subsidiaries	0	$ (3,181)
Total reclassifications, net of tax	0	$ (3,181)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 1, 2015	(7,971)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(2,515)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at January 31, 2016	(10,486)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 1, 2015	(23)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at January 31, 2016	(23)
Discontinued Operations | Foreign Currency Translation | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$ 3,181