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Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 26, 2014
Apr. 28, 2013
Jan. 27, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 4,400 $ 6,600 $ 6,766
Current maturities of long-term debt (2,200) (2,200) [1] (2,366)
Long-term debt, less current maturities of long-term debt 2,200 4,400 [1] 4,400
Unsecured senior term notes [Member]
     
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 4,400 6,600 6,600
Canadian government loan [Member]
     
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt     $ 166
[1] Derived from audited financial statements.