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Trade Accounts Receivable - Summary of Activity in Allowance Accounts (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2012
Oct. 30, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Balance at beginning of year $ 2,323 $ 2,987 $ 3,240
Provision / (Release) 114 (474) 965
Deductions (538) (190) (1,218)
Balance at end of year 1,899 2,323 2,987
Sales allowance [Member]
     
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Balance at beginning of year 1,169 2,484 2,475
Provision / (Release) (618) (1,288) 302
Deductions (7) (27) (293)
Balance at end of year 544 1,169 2,484
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
     
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Balance at beginning of year 1,154 503 765
Provision / (Release) 732 814 663
Deductions (531) (163) (925)
Balance at end of year $ 1,355 $ 1,154 $ 503