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Note 3 - Acquisitions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014
Note 3 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Number Of Stores Opened	25
Number Of Stores Closed	1
Number Of Stores Expected To Open In Next Fiscal Year	2
Goodwill Deductible for Income Tax Purposes Period	15 years
Stores [Member]
Note 3 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired	28

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