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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 7) | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 29, 2017 Plan
Equity plans |
Number of employee compensation plans (in plans) | 4
Stock options |
Equity plans |
Graded vesting period for employees | 4 years
Vesting period for Board of Directors (in years) | 6 months
Portion of share-based awards with immediate vesting for Board of Directors | 50.00%
Restricted stock awards and units |
Equity plans |
Graded vesting period for employees | 4 years
Vesting period for Board of Directors (in years) | 6 months
Portion of share-based awards with immediate vesting for Board of Directors | 50.00%

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