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Inventories
6 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
6.

Inventories

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method.

A summary of inventories follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

   October 28, 2018      October 29, 2017      April 29, 2018  

Raw materials

   $ 5,397      $ 6,617      $ 6,024  

Work-in-process

     2,082        2,686        3,264  

Finished goods

     43,122        40,906        44,166  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 50,601      $ 50,209      $ 53,454