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GENERAL - Guarantees (Details) - Revocable standby letters of credit $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2018 USD ($)
Guarantees |
Guarantee term | 1 year
Standby letters of credit | $ 4.0

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- Definition Guarantor Obligations, Termination Term + References No definition available. + Details
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- References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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