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Debt (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
May 02, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
As of
Maturity DateMay 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Credit FacilityJune 9, 2028$71,000 $103,100 
Total long-term debt
$71,000 $103,100 
Balance Sheet classification:
Long-term borrowings71,000 103,100 
Total long-term debt
$71,000 $103,100 
Schedule of Deferred Financing Costs
The debt issuance costs have been deferred and are presented as noted below in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently amortized ratably over the term of respective debt.
As of
Balance Sheet Location
Maturity Date/
Amortization Term (a)
May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Credit Facility - Other noncurrent assets (a)
June 9, 2028$7,935 $11,597 
(a)    On June 10, 2024, BNED completed the Transactions, including amending and extending the maturity date of the Credit Facility and converting all outstanding principal and interest amounts owed under our Term Loan Credit Agreement into shares of our Common Stock.
Schedule of Interest Expense
Interest
The following table presents interest expense and cash interest paid:
52 weeks ended53 weeks ended
May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Interest Incurred
Credit Facility$12,290 $16,279 
Term Loan— 1,167 
Total Interest Incurred$12,290 $17,446 
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
Credit Facility$3,662 $5,014 
Term Loan— 150 
Total Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs$3,662 $5,164 
Interest Income, net of expense$(86)$(350)
Total Interest Expense$15,866 $22,260 
Cash Interest Paid
$12,531 $17,912