Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Equipment And Leasehold Improvements Disclosure Table [Abstract]

Schedule of equipment and leasehold improvements

(in thousands)		2014		2013
Equipment	$	71,367	$	70,486
Leasehold improvements		53,796		51,522
Subtotal		125,163		122,008
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(79,512)		(73,262)
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	$	45,651	$	48,746