GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill (Details) - Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jul. 31, 2026 |
Apr. 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 95,000 | $ 95,000 |
| Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (8,229) | (7,267) |
| Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount | 86,771 | 87,733 |
| Customer relationships | ||
| Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (8,229) | (7,267) |
| Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount | $ 41,771 | $ 42,733 |
| Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Remaining Life (years) | 11 years | 11 years 2 months 12 days |
| Trade name | ||
| Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 45,000 | $ 45,000 |
| Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount | $ 45,000 | $ 45,000 |