Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 9,622	$ 7,063
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization	$ 3,638	$ 2,700
Common stock, par value	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	30,694,290	30,613,448
Common stock, shares outstanding	30,694,290	30,613,448