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Segment Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 26, 2014 segment
Upholstery Group [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of operating units | 2
Casegoods Group [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of operating units | 3
Retail Group [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of stores | 102
Number of primary markets | 12

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