Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Equipment And Leasehold Improvements Disclosure Table [Abstract]  
Schedule of equipment and leasehold improvements
 (in thousands) 2011 2010
      
 Equipment$ 70,546$ 70,584
 Leasehold improvements  51,056  45,805
 Subtotal  121,602  116,389
 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (54,375)  (45,170)
 Equipment and leasehold improvements, net$ 67,227$ 71,219