Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (56,606)	$ (62,543)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing fees)	57,006	59,281
Stock-based compensation expense	4,689	5,148
Deferred taxes	691	658
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	111	363
Decrease in other long-term liabilities	(14,313)	(9,574)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(194,898)	(111,084)
Net cash flows from operating activities	(203,320)	(117,751)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(26,625)	(21,424)
Net (increase) decrease in other noncurrent assets	(3,847)	179
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(30,472)	(21,245)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in credit facility	196,500	119,600
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options	678	49
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	145	694
Purchase of treasury stock	(607)	(579)
Cash dividend paid to shareholders		(14,714)
Net cash flows used in financing activities	196,716	105,050
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(37,076)	(33,946)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	59,429	60,965
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	22,353	27,019
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables, net	(6,249)	(4,511)
Merchandise inventories	(439,074)	(417,572)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,304	(5,537)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	245,121	316,536
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(194,898)	(111,084)
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	10,296	16,761
Income taxes (net of refunds)	$ 1,844	$ 14,079

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).