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Retirement Benefits - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 02, 2020 | Apr. 27, 2019 | Apr. 28, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
Percentage of matching contribution | 50.00% |  |
Maximum annual contribution percentage | 6.00% |  |
Award requisite service period | 3 months |  |
Minimum age attained for award | 21 years |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Contributions | $ 2,917 | $ 2,754 | $ 2,612

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