Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	$ 1,315,596	$ 1,371,941
Less: amounts due within one year	(58,669)	(65,316)
Long-term obligations	1,256,927	1,306,625
Term Loan due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	412,500	462,500
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	248,733	248,360
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	496,438	496,088
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	148,493	148,466
Other secured borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	1,212	1,637
Capital leases
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	0	41
Short-term borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount	$ 8,220	$ 14,849