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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2025
Apr. 30, 2025
Jul. 31, 2025
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries $ 250,265 $ 260,570 $ 250,265
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]      
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      
Restricted cash 12,700 17,300 12,700
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]      
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      
Restricted cash 2,400 2,400 $ 2,400
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      
Revenue, description of payment terms     payment terms are generally 30 days and do not extend beyond one year.
LIFO adjustment $ 6,400 $ 6,400  
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Maximum      
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      
Rental periods duration     1 year