Stock Compensation Plans - Summary of Share Based Compensation Expense Recognized in Selling, Administrative and Other Operating Costs in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense related to employee stock options	$ 127	$ 460	$ 1,044
2006 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense related to employee stock options	$ 127	$ 460	$ 1,044