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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Consignments Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,088,758	$ 1,075,565	$ 935,679
Cost of sales	975,142	961,021	828,145
Gross profit	113,616	114,544	107,534
Consignment Arrangements [Member]
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items]
Net sales	43,490	25,891	34,919
Cost of sales	38,186	22,784	30,729
Gross profit	$ 5,304	$ 3,107	$ 4,190

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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