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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 19, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 0.9	$ 2.4
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets measured fair value on nonrecurring basis	$ 0	$ 1.2

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Long Lived Assets Fair Value

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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements.

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