SEGMENT DATA (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Aug. 02, 2013	May 03, 2013	Feb. 01, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Net sales for groups of similar products and services
Net sales	$ 414,140	$ 567,540	$ 745,030	$ 445,981	$ 382,366	$ 509,918	$ 704,486	$ 444,661	$ 2,172,691	$ 2,041,431	$ 1,958,690
Equipment
Net sales for groups of similar products and services
Net sales									1,765,845	1,649,489	1,586,864
Irrigation and lighting
Net sales for groups of similar products and services
Net sales									$ 406,846	$ 391,942	$ 371,826