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REVENUE - Disaggregated revenue (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Apr. 30, 2026
Apr. 30, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues   $ 1,730,694 $ 1,555,876
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 1,481,803 1,714,770 1,481,803
Product and other | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 1,342,437 1,564,365 1,342,437
Course material product sales | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 937,235 1,128,820  
General merchandise product sales | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues [1] 325,298 358,101  
Services and other revenue | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues [2] 79,904 77,444  
Course materials rental income | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 139,366 $ 150,405 $ 139,366
[1] Logo general merchandise sales are recognized on a net basis as commission revenue in the consolidated financial statements.
[2] Service and other revenue primarily relates to brand marketing programs and other service revenues.