Segment Data - Components of Loss before Income Taxes Included in Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Aug. 02, 2019
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Interest expense	$ (8,304)	$ (9,004)	$ (25,119)	$ (20,440)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	3,345	6,295	10,746	17,152
Earnings before income taxes	110,993	71,235	318,503	278,435
Other
Components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other"
Corporate expenses	(29,078)	(26,287)	(76,961)	(88,958)
Interest expense	(8,304)	(9,004)	(25,119)	(20,440)
Earnings from wholly-owned domestic distribution companies and other income, net	6,178	8,783	10,965	16,891
Earnings before income taxes	$ (31,204)	$ (26,508)	$ (91,115)	$ (92,507)