SEGMENT INFORMATION - Summary of property and equipment Additions and total assets by reportable segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Apr. 30, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
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| Total property and equipment addtions | $ 16,196 | $ 11,237 |
| Total Assets | 1,052,342 | 1,102,273 |
| Immersion | ||
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| Total property and equipment addtions | 0 | 7 |
| Total Assets | 210,850 | 213,980 |
| Barnes & Noble Education | ||
| Segment Reporting [Line Items] | ||
| Total property and equipment addtions | 16,196 | 11,230 |
| Total Assets | $ 841,492 | $ 888,293 |
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- Definition Amount of expenditure for addition to long-lived asset included in determination of segment asset by chief operating decision maker (CODM) or otherwise regularly provided to CODM. Long-lived asset excludes financial instrument, long-term customer relationship of financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition cost, and deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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