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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 28, 2013 | Jul. 29, 2012
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash | $ 80.7 |
Credit Exposure on Non-Exchange Traded Derivative Contracts, Excluding the Effects of Netting Arrangements | 8.1 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax | (44.8) |
Tax On Deferred Gains (Losses) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (28.2) |
Gains (Losses) Recognized on Closed Commodity Derivative Contracts As the Underlying Cash Transactions Affected Earnings | 2.1 | 3.4
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Contracts Representing the Differences Between Spot and Futures Prices Which are Excluded from the Assessment of Effectiveness and Recorded Directly Into Earnings | 0 | (6.3)
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | (2.2) |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months, Net of Tax | $ (1.3) |

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