Note 6 - Related Parties (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Apr. 27, 2024
Accounts Payable, Current	$ 69,646		$ 69,646		$ 78,283
CMA [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	2,900	$ 3,000	6,200	$ 6,300
Accounts Payable, Current	$ 1,800		$ 1,800		$ 3,000
CMA [Member] \| Annual Fee Agreement Based on Percentage of Consolidated Net Sales [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Rate			1.00%

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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