v3.26.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
May 02, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Accounts Receivable Components of accounts receivable are as follows:
As of
May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Trade accounts$67,749 $54,952 
Advances for book buybacks677 993 
Credit/debit card receivables7,535 14,991 
Other receivables (a)
40,565 27,141 
Total receivables, net$116,526 $98,077 
(a) Includes receivables from graduation regalia of $17.8 million and $11.0 million and textbook returns of $14.8 million and $11.0 million, respectively, as of May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025.
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Changes to the allowance for expected credit losses related to Accounts receivable are as follows:
As of
May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Allowance, beginning of period
$2,148 $867 
Current period provision
3,172 4,066 
Recoveries
(2,246)(2,291)
Write-offs charged against allowance
(2,097)(494)
Allowance, total end of period
$977 $2,148 
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Components of property and equipment are as follows:
As of
Useful LifeMay 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Property and equipment:
Leasehold improvements(a)$93,280 $100,867 
Machinery, equipment and display fixtures
5
211,293 232,883 
Computer hardware and capitalized software costs(b)171,283 169,190 
Office furniture and other
5 - 7
55,172 59,122 
Construction in progress1,685 1,698 
Total property and equipment532,713 563,760 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization498,590 523,531 
Total property and equipment, net$34,123 $40,229 
(a)    Leasehold improvements are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the improvements, ranging from 5 - 15 years.
(b)    System costs are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful lives, from the date the systems become operational. Purchased software is generally amortized over a period of between 3 - 5 years.
Schedule of Amortizable Intangible Assets
Amortizable intangible assets are as follows:
  As of May 2, 2026
Amortizable intangible assetsEstimated Useful LifeGross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Total
Customer relationships (a)
5 - 25
$174,880 $(117,080)$57,800 
Other (b)
 2
3,500 (3,208)292 
$178,380 $(120,288)$58,092 
  As of May 3, 2025
Amortizable intangible assetsEstimated Useful LifeGross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Total
Customer relationships
5 - 25
$209,680 $(132,081)$77,599 
Other (b)
2 - 3
3,500 (2,858)642 
$213,180 $(134,939)$78,241 
(a)    Includes $6.0 million of accumulated charges related to store closures and impairments. See Note 3. Store Closures and Impairments.
(b)    Other consists of recognized intangibles for non-compete agreements and trade names
Schedule of Aggregate Amortization Expense
Aggregate Amortization Expense: 
For the 52 weeks ended May 2, 2026
$14,189 
For the 53 weeks ended May 3, 2025
$14,842 
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense
Estimated Amortization Expense: (Fiscal Year) 
2027$7,801 
2028$7,509 
2029$7,509 
2030$7,342 
2031$6,509 
After 2031$21,422 
Total$58,092