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Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Oct. 28, 2017 | Oct. 29, 2016 | Oct. 28, 2017 | Oct. 29, 2016 | Apr. 29, 2017
Reconciliation of changes in product warranty liability |  |  |  |  |
Balance as of the beginning of the period | $ 21,882 | $ 20,908 | $ 21,870 | $ 20,511 |
Accruals during the period | 4,648 | 4,719 | 9,501 | 9,854 |
Settlements during the period | (4,924) | (4,725) | (9,765) | (9,463) |
Balance as of the end of the period | 21,606 | $ 20,902 | 21,606 | $ 20,902 |
Product warranty liability included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 13,000 |  | $ 13,000 |  | $ 13,200
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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