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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
The allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable consists of the following:
 
 
Fiscal year ended
 
 
July 28,
2018
 
July 29,
2017
 
July 30,
2016
 
 
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
14,509

 
$
11,230

 
$
8,493

Additions charged to costs and expenses
 
12,006

 
5,728

 
6,426

Deductions
 
(10,519
)
 
(2,449
)
 
(3,689
)
Balance at end of year
 
$
15,996

 
$
14,509

 
$
11,230