Giant lease termination; Rotunda project cost write-off (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Feb. 03, 2012 sqft
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in Grande Rotunda LLC (as a percentage)					60.00%
Area of Giant Supermarket (in square feet)					35,994
Gain on early lease termination			$ 2,950
Deferred project cost write-off	2,236		3,726
Lease termination agreement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Maximum ceiling on space that can be given on lease for use as a food supermarket (in square feet)					20,000
Period for which offer is open to accept before given on lease for use as a food supermarket (in days)					30
Gain on early lease termination			2,950
Deferred project cost write-off			$ 1,490