Income Taxes (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Aug. 04, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits
The following table summarizes the changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits for the three and nine months ended August 4, 2012.
 
Balance, October 29, 2011
$
9,665

Settlements with taxing authorities
(3,488
)
Balance, February 4, 2012
$
6,177

Settlements with taxing authorities
—

Balance, May 5, 2012
$
6,177

Reductions for tax positions related to prior years
(2,681
)
Balance, August 4, 2012
$
3,496