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SEGMENT DATA (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Aug. 03, 2012
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May 04, 2012
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Feb. 03, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Jul. 29, 2011
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Apr. 29, 2011
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Jan. 28, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Net sales for groups of similar products and services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ 339,294 | $ 504,076 | $ 691,485 | $ 423,835 | $ 368,094 | $ 501,045 | $ 631,601 | $ 383,213 | $ 1,958,690 | $ 1,883,953 | $ 1,690,378 |
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Equipment
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| Net sales for groups of similar products and services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 1,586,864 | 1,529,470 | 1,371,615 | ||||||||
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Irrigation and lighting
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| Net sales for groups of similar products and services | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ 371,826 | $ 354,483 | $ 318,763 | ||||||||