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Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of changes in product warranty liability |  |
Balance as of the beginning of the period | $ 20,511 | $ 16,870
Accruals during the period | 20,875 | 23,592
Settlements during the period | (19,516) | (19,951)
Balance as of the end of the period | 21,870 | 20,511
Product warranty liability included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 13,200 | $ 12,400
Upholstery Segment |  |
Product Warranties |  |
Percentage of warranty liability relating to the segment | 95.00% |
Fabric and leather |  |
Product Warranties |  |
Warranty term | 1 year |
Cushions and padding | Minimum |  |
Product Warranties |  |
Warranty term | 1 year |
Cushions and padding | Maximum |  |
Product Warranties |  |
Warranty term | 10 years |
Labor costs relating to parts |  |
Product Warranties |  |
Warranty term | 1 year |

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