Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 19, 2008	Oct. 31, 2013 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Jan. 29, 2013 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Dec. 20, 2011 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Issuance of restricted stock and stock units, shares					303,000	370,000
Closing price of the Company's common stock on date performance goals were approved				$ 21.70			$ 37.78	$ 20.50
Estimated fair value of restricted stock units issued					$ 11,429	$ 7,589
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number					673,000	370,000
Stock based expense recognized	19,041	15,575	12,548		6,946	3,952
Unamortized value of RSUs	$ 19,900	$ 14,200	$ 12,700		$ 8,120	$ 3,636