Face (par) amount of the original debt instrument that was redeemed.

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The cash outflow for a long-term debt where the holder has highest claim on the entity's asset in case of bankruptcy or liquidation during the period.

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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.

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Note 22 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			9 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2023	May 30, 2023	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Repayments of Senior Debt			$ 101,937	$ 103,875
Senior Secured Notes [Member] \| The 7.75% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due February 15, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redeemed, Face Amount		$ 100,000
Repayments of Senior Debt		$ 104,200
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Senior Secured Notes [Member] \| The 7.75% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due February 15, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redeemed, Face Amount	$ 100,000
Repayments of Senior Debt	102,200
Senior Notes	$ 50,000