Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Equipment And Leasehold Improvements Disclosure Table [Abstract]  
Schedule of equipment and leasehold improvements
 (in thousands) 2012 2011
      
 Equipment$ 66,154$ 70,546
 Leasehold improvements  52,270  51,056
 Subtotal  118,424  121,602
 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (63,535)  (54,375)
 Equipment and leasehold improvements, net$ 54,889$ 67,227