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Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands, ft² in Millions | 6 Months Ended |  |  |
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May 02, 2020 USD ($) ft² | Nov. 02, 2019 USD ($) | May 04, 2019 USD ($) | Nov. 03, 2018 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Area leased (in sq ft) | ft² | 1.4 |  |  |
Remaining lease term (up to) | 13 years |  |  |
Extension term (up to) | 10 years |  |  |
Termination period (up to) | 8 years |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | $ 2,427 | $ 15,143 | $ 2,674 | $ 3,847
Consolidation of excess facilities and other restructuring activities |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve |  | $ 11,100 |  |

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