DUE FROM FACTOR, NET (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Outstanding accounts receivable sold to factor	$ 11,531	$ 19,938
Less: customer allowances	(5,062)	(5,591)
Less: provision for price protection	(1,785)	(1,846)
Less: advances from factor	0	0
Total due from factor, net	$ 4,684	$ 12,501