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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operations:      
Net earnings $ 110,625 $ 116,791 $ 94,623
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operations      
Depreciation and amortization 111,823 96,552 82,355
Other amortization 195 347 988
Stock based compensation 4,270 3,792 2,066
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment 4,788 1,428 (80)
Deferred income taxes 36,530 54,589 60,861
Excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises (1,929) (1,162) (648)
Loss on early retirement of debt     11,350
Changes in assets and liabilities      
Receivables 800 (1,546) (8,043)
Inventories (16,222) (8,647) (26,527)
Prepaid expenses (98) (118) (51)
Accounts payable 21,748 (4,510) 70,341
Accrued expenses 4,270 7,399 5,516
Income taxes receivable 9,969 29,508 (31,266)
Other, net (441) 456 (42)
Net cash provided by operations 286,328 294,879 261,443
Cash flows from investing:      
Purchase of property and equipment (305,301) (240,874) (214,573)
Payments for acquisition of stores (29,527) (39,444) (113,567)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 3,544 2,196 2,627
Net cash used in investing activities (331,284) (278,122) (325,513)
Cash flows from financing:      
Proceeds from long-term debt     569,000
Payments of long-term debt (10,757) (1,372) (69,172)
Net borrowings of short-term debt 59,100 (600) 600
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 4,721 3,249 3,733
Payments of cash dividends (24,685) (22,849) (20,467)
Repurchase of common stock     (501,026)
Payments of prepayment penalties     (11,350)
Excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises 1,929 1,162 648
Net cash used in financing activities 30,308 (20,410) (28,034)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (14,648) (3,653) (92,104)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 55,919 59,572 151,676
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 41,271 55,919 59,572
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION      
Interest, net of amount capitalized 35,226 35,403 34,691
Income taxes 17,973 (17,973) 26,113
Noncash investing and financing activities      
Property and equipment acquired through notes payable and capitalized lease obligations $ 981 $ 191 $ 689