DEBT - Summary of outstanding borrowing (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Apr. 30, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2025 |
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| Balance sheet classification: | ||
| Short-term borrowings | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Long-term borrowings | 71,000 | 103,098 |
| Total Long-term borrowings | 71,000 | 103,098 |
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| Long-term debt gross | 71,000 | 103,098 |
| Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | ||
| Balance sheet classification: | ||
| Long-term borrowings | $ 71,000 | $ 103,098 |
| Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Credit Facility | ||
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| Debt instrument, Maturity Date | Jun. 09, 2028 |
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- Definition Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in YYYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of unamortized premium (discount) and debt issuance cost, of long-term debt. Excludes lease obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of unamortized premium (discount) and debt issuance cost, of long-term debt classified as noncurrent. Excludes lease obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial terms less than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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