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SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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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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Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves
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| Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs | |||
| Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 2,040 | $ 3,904 | $ 4,151 |
| Charged to costs and expense | 2,160 | 6 | 666 |
| Other | 12 | 55 | 70 |
| Deductions | 479 | 1,925 | 983 |
| Balance at the end of the period | 3,733 | 2,040 | 3,904 |
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Accrued advertising and marketing programs
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| Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs | |||
| Balance at the beginning of the period | 47,161 | 43,095 | 45,298 |
| Charged to costs and expense | 214,474 | 190,021 | 191,799 |
| Deductions | 205,371 | 185,955 | 194,002 |
| Balance at the end of the period | $ 56,264 | $ 47,161 | $ 43,095 |