LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013		Apr. 29, 2012		Apr. 28, 2013		Apr. 29, 2012
Numerator for Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
Net loss allocated to common shares	$ (5,342)	[1]	$ (16,281)	[1]	$ (8,969)	[1]	$ (26,320)	[1]
Denominator for Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted loss per share	19,416		18,832		19,326		18,760
Basic and Diluted loss per common share	$ (0.28)		$ (0.86)		$ (0.46)		$ (1.40)

[1] Participating securities consist of the holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock, as defined below, and the unvested restricted Common Stock related to our Incentive Plan. These participating securities do not have a contractual obligation to share in losses; therefore, no losses were allocated in any periods presented above. These participating securities will be allocated earnings when applicable.