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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 02, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 27, 2019: | $ 7,889
Foreign currency translation | (146)
Balance as of May 2, 2020: | 7,743
Live Events |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 27, 2019: | 2,276
Foreign currency translation | (10)
Balance as of May 2, 2020: | 2,266
Commerical |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 27, 2019: | 3,218
Foreign currency translation | (74)
Balance as of May 2, 2020: | 3,144
Transportation |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 27, 2019: | 49
Foreign currency translation | (11)
Balance as of May 2, 2020: | 38
International |
Goodwill |
Balance as of April 27, 2019: | 2,346
Foreign currency translation | (51)
Balance as of May 2, 2020: | $ 2,295

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