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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Financial Statements of Consignments Arrangements (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | $ 856,824 | $ 782,510 | $ 691,451
Cost of sales | 771,597 | 711,282 | 632,003
Gross margin | 85,227 | 71,228 | 59,448
Consignment Arrangement [Member] |  |  |
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 28,139 | 30,721 | 30,620
Cost of sales | 25,177 | 27,759 | 27,679
Gross margin | $ 2,962 | $ 2,962 | $ 2,941

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