Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Includes Bad Debts as Well as Returns and Allowances (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 57,563	$ 61,341	$ 62,364
Provision for doubtful accounts	5,729	4,030	8,233
Deductions	(2,380)	(7,808)	(9,256)
Balance, end of year	$ 60,912	$ 57,563	$ 61,341