Note 6 - Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2014	Jul. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Rent Paid To Related Parties	$ 640	$ 640	$ 640
Rent Paid To Related Partnership	1,008	834	801
Proceeds from partnerships		1,980
Income from partnerships		1,450
Rent Paid To Wakefern Under Sublease Agreement	1,296
Store Exit Costs - Morris Plains Store
Business Exit Costs	3,481
Exit Costs - Paid	710
Exit Costs - Remaining Liability	2,771
Store Exit Costs - Union Store
Business Exit Costs	929
Exit Costs - Paid	132
Exit Costs - Remaining Liability	$ 797