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REVENUE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Jul. 28, 2018 | Apr. 28, 2018
Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Payment Terms - Max | 30 days |
Pre-production Costs | $ 23.4 | $ 20.5

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