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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 01, 2015
Nov. 02, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Total liabilities 0us-gaap_LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure 0us-gaap_LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure
Fair Value [Member] | 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2016 [Member]    
Fair and carrying values of the Company's convertible senior notes [Abstract]    
Convertible senior notes 59,978us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtFairValueDisclosures
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Fair Value [Member] | 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2019 [Member]    
Fair and carrying values of the Company's convertible senior notes [Abstract]    
Convertible senior notes 60,479us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtFairValueDisclosures
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Carrying Value [Member] | 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2016 [Member]    
Fair and carrying values of the Company's convertible senior notes [Abstract]    
Convertible senior notes 57,500us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtFairValueDisclosures
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Carrying Value [Member] | 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2019 [Member]    
Fair and carrying values of the Company's convertible senior notes [Abstract]    
Convertible senior notes $ 57,500us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtFairValueDisclosures
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