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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 8 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Employee benefit expenses $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0