Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$ 1,811	$ 1,899
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	23,536,769	23,500,103
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,849,462	20,812,796
Treasury stock, shares	2,687,307	2,687,307