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DEBT - Restated ABL Credit Facility - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Apr. 30, 2026
Apr. 30, 2025
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance   As of April 30, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education was in compliance with all debt covenants under the Restated ABL Facility.  
Interest expense   $ 12,202 $ 14,261
Credit Facility | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, Term   4 years  
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 325,000  
Debt instrument, maturity date   Jun. 09, 2028  
Consecutive period after the first year anniversary of the Closing Date, for financial metrics to be achieved   6 months  
Percentage of spreads reducement, after financial metrics achievement   0.25%  
Period after the Closing Date, for financial metrics start period upon covenant terms   6 months  
Requirement of minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio   1.10 to 1.00  
Trailing period of test for maintenance of minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio   12 months  
Trailing period for the first test date for maintenance of minimum Consolidated EBITDA   6 months  
Trailing period for the second test date for maintenance of minimum Consolidated EBITDA   9 months  
Trailing period for the third test date for maintenance of minimum Consolidated EBITDA   12 months  
Line of credit facility, commitment fee percentage   1.00%  
Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Commitment Fee amount payable at third quarter   50.00%  
Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Commitment Fee amount payable at second quarter of next fiscal year   50.00%  
Proceeds from Lines of Credit $ 836,200 $ 812,900  
Repayments of lines of credit 834,300 845,000  
Outstanding borrowings 103,100 71,000 103,100
Interest expense 14,300 12,200  
Waiver fees incurred   1,000  
Credit Facility | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Letter of Credit      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, face amount $ 600 $ 700 $ 600
Credit Facility | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”)      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis   Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”)  
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage   2.50%  
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   3.50%  
Minimum Availability amount to be maintained   $ 25,000  
Period after the Closing Date, for Minimum Availability amount to be maintained   30 months  
Credit Facility | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Base Rate      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis   alternate base rate  
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage   3.50%  
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   2.50%  
Minimum Availability amount to be maintained   $ 30,000  
Period after the Closing Date, for Minimum Availability amount to be maintained   30 months