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Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2017 | Oct. 28, 2017 | Oct. 29, 2016
Acquisitions |  |  |
Cash paid |  | $ 15,879 | $ 15,997
La-Z-Boy Wholesale Business in United Kingdom and Ireland |  |  |
Acquisitions |  |  |
Period until payment is due | 90 days |  |
Cash paid |  | $ 15,900 |

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