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Acquisitions (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2018 store
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Number of stores acquired | 26
Number of stores opened | 20
Number of stores expected to open in next fiscal year | 6
Goodwill deductible for income tax purposes period (in years) | 15 years

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