NONCONTROLLING INTEREST - Schedule of weighted average ownership percentages by noncontrolling interests (Detail) |
3 Months Ended | |
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Jul. 31, 2026 |
Jul. 31, 2025 |
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| Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | ||
| NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | ||
| Noncontrolling interests' weighted-average ownership percentage | 67.50% | 67.10% |