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Segment Reporting - Concentration Revenue By Customer (Details) - Revenues - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 29, 2017 | Oct. 30, 2016 | Oct. 25, 2015
Revenues from major customer |  |  |
Concentration risk (as a percent) | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%
Customer concentration | Wal-Mart Stores |  |  |
Revenues from major customer |  |  |
Gross sales, less returns and allowances | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
Concentration risk (as a percent) | 14.40% | 13.70% |

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