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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 28, 2018 | Apr. 28, 2018
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |
Gross | $ 101.0 | $ 102.1
Accumulated Amortization | 42.8 | 41.1
Net | 58.2 | 61.0
Customer Relationships and Agreements |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |
Gross | 63.3 | 64.4
Accumulated Amortization | 19.0 | 18.1
Net | $ 44.3 | $ 46.3
Wtd. Avg. Remaining Amortization Periods (Years) | 12 years 1 month 3 days | 12 years 4 months
Trade Names, Patents and Technology Licenses |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |
Gross | $ 37.7 | $ 37.7
Accumulated Amortization | 23.8 | 23.0
Net | $ 13.9 | $ 14.7
Wtd. Avg. Remaining Amortization Periods (Years) | 5 years 2 months 9 days | 5 years 3 months 15 days

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