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Capital Stock (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 26, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Share Repurchases Under Current and Previously Authorized Share Repurchase Programs

During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company made the following repurchases under its share repurchase programs:

Fiscal Year Ended		Number of Shares Repurchased			Total Consideration (Dollars in thousands)				Average Price Per Share
July 28, 2012		597,700			$	12,960			$	21.68
July 27, 2013		1,047,000			$	15,203			$	14.52
July 26, 2014		360,900			$	9,999			$	27.71

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