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Basis of Presentation - Legal Settlements (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2017 | Jan. 28, 2017
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Improvement in gross margin due to legal settlement (as a percent) | 0.00% | 0.30%

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