Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (40,980)	$ (56,606)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing fees)	59,381	57,006
Stock-based compensation expense	5,040	4,689
Deferred taxes	743	691
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	40	111
Decrease in other long-term liabilities	(7,650)	(14,313)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	2,603	(194,898)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	19,177	(203,320)
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(26,457)	(26,625)
Net increase in other noncurrent assets	(2,943)	(3,847)
Other investing activities, net	(4,100)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(33,500)	(30,472)
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:
Net (decrease) increase in credit facility	(21,400)	196,500
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options	1,980	678
Purchase of treasury stock	(357)	(607)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	190	145
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities	(19,587)	196,716
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(33,910)	(37,076)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	54,131	59,429
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	20,221	22,353
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables, net	16,200	(6,249)
Merchandise inventories	(385,581)	(439,074)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	29,008	5,304
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	342,976	245,121
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	2,603	(194,898)
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid	10,259	10,296
Income taxes (net of refunds)	1,660	1,872
Non-cash financing activity:
Accrued dividend on redeemable preferred stock	$ 3,942