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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Apr. 30, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
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Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries $ 266,619 $ 260,570 $ 266,619  
Impairment loss     1,018 $ 1,247
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]        
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Restricted cash 5,900 17,300 5,900  
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]        
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Restricted cash 2,400 2,400 $ 2,400  
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.        
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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        
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Rental periods duration     1 year