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Segment Information
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 27, 2013
Segment Information [Abstract]  
Segment Information
Note 9: Segment Information
 
Our reportable operating segments are the Upholstery segment, the Casegoods segment and the Retail segment.
 
Upholstery Segment.  The Upholstery segment consists of three operating units: La-Z-Boy, England and Bauhaus.  This segment manufactures or imports upholstered furniture. Upholstered furniture includes recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, ottomans and sleeper sofas.  The Upholstery segment sells directly to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores, operators of Comfort Studios® locations, major dealers and other independent retailers.

Casegoods Segment. The Casegoods segment consists of four brands: American Drew, Lea, Hammary, and Kincaid.  This segment sells imported or manufactured wood furniture to furniture retailers.  Casegoods product includes bedroom, dining room, entertainment centers, occasional pieces and some coordinated upholstered furniture.  The Casegoods segment sells to major dealers and other independent retailers.

Retail Segment. The Retail segment consists of 93 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores in 11 primary markets.  The Retail segment sells upholstered furniture, in addition to some casegoods and other accessories, to end consumers through the retail network.
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
 
7/27/13
  
7/28/12
 
Sales
 
  
 
Upholstery segment:
 
  
 
Sales to external customers
 
$
224,352
  
$
210,363
 
Intersegment sales
  
30,522
   
27,804
 
Upholstery segment sales
  
254,874
   
238,167
 
Casegoods segment:
        
Sales to external customers
  
27,276
   
33,317
 
Intersegment sales
  
2,160
   
1,292
 
Casegoods segment sales
  
29,436
   
34,609
 
Retail segment sales
  
66,274
   
57,119
 
Corporate and Other
  
1,011
   
702
 
Eliminations
  
(32,682
)
  
(29,096
)
Consolidated sales
 
$
318,913
  
$
301,501
 
 
        
Operating Income (Loss)
        
Upholstery segment
 
$
22,236
  
$
15,578
 
Casegoods segment
  
557
   
1,279
 
Retail segment
  
1,926
   
(1,988
)
Corporate and Other
  
(9,897
)
  
(7,243
)
Consolidated operating income
 
$
14,822
  
$
7,626