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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 26, 2020 | Oct. 27, 2019
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Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets | $ 947,163 | $ 955,781
Brands/Tradenames/Trademarks |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets | 953,190 | 959,400
Other Intangibles |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets | 184 | 184
Foreign Currency Translation |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets |  |
Carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets | $ 6,211 | $ 3,803

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