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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Commitments (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 29, 2023 | Oct. 30, 2022
Investment commitment |  |
Unfunded Commitment Balance | $ 28,231 | $ 12,612
Domestic Equity |  |
Investment commitment |  |
Unfunded Commitment Balance | 16,835 | 2,146
International Equity |  |
Investment commitment |  |
Unfunded Commitment Balance | $ 11,396 | $ 10,466

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