Leases and commitments and contingencies disclosure.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement.

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Description of terms and conditions of option to extend lessee's operating lease. Includes, but is not limited to, information about option recognized as part of right-of-use asset and lease liability.

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Remaining lease term of operating lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of single lease cost, calculated by allocation of remaining cost of lease over remaining lease term. Includes, but is not limited to, single lease cost, after impairment of right-of-use asset, calculated by amortization of remaining right-of-use asset and accretion of lease liability.

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Leases - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Leases - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 03, 2026	Apr. 27, 2025	Apr. 28, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Leases and Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, option to extend	renewal options for additional periods ranging up to twelve years
Leasehold improvements	$ 1,934	$ 2,044
Continuing Operation [Member]
Leases and Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating lease costs	2,200	2,900		$ 3,100
Short-term lease costs	$ 182	$ 13	$ 34
Minimum [Member]
Leases and Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating lease remaining lease terms	1 year
Maximum [ Member]
Leases and Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating lease remaining lease terms	6 years