Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 26, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	$ 1,369,647	$ 1,371,941
Less: Amounts due within one year	(59,872)	(65,316)
Long-term obligations	1,309,775	1,306,625
Term Loan due 2016
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	437,500	462,500
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	248,544	248,360
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	496,260	496,088
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	148,479	148,466
Credit Agreement
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	28,000
Other secured borrowings
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	1,429	1,637
Capital leases
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	39	41
Short-term notes payable
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Carrying amount	$ 9,396	$ 14,849