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Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 24, 2015 | Jan. 23, 2016 | Jan. 24, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2016 | Apr. 26, 2014
Basis of Presentation |  |  |  |  |
Length of fiscal year |  |  |  | 371 days | 364 days
Improvement in gross margin due to legal settlement (as a percent) | 1.50% | 0.30% | 0.50% |  |

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