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Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 01, 2020 | May 03, 2020 | Nov. 03, 2019
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Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets | $ 3,192 | $ 3,380 | $ 10,260
Continuing Operation [Member] |  |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets |  |  | 3,700
Discontinued Operation [Member] |  |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets |  |  | $ 6,600

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