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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 28, 2018 | Oct. 28, 2018 | Oct. 29, 2017
Fair Value Measurements |  |  |
Recognized right to reclaim net cash collateral | $ 4,600 | $ 4,600 | $ 2,500
Right to reclaim cash, cash portion | 4,700 | 4,700 |
Realized gain (loss) on closed positions | (100) | (100) | 11,000
Recognized obligation to return cash collateral |  |  | 8,500
Fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities) | 631,300 | 631,300 | 266,500
Intangible asset impairment charge |  |  | $ 0
CytoSport Trademark |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements |  |  |
Intangible asset impairment charge | $ 17,300 | $ 17,300 |
Rabbi trust |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements |  |  |
Guarantee period at issue for rate of return on fixed income funds |  | 1 year |

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