Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock at Cost
Balance at Apr. 28, 2012	$ 747,657	$ 91	$ 1,340,909	$ (16,635)	$ 481,574	$ (1,058,282)
Comprehensive income:
Net loss	(47,613)				(47,613)
Total comprehensive income	(47,613)
Reduction of junior note	24,292		24,292
Exercise of 180 common stock options	2,291	1	2,290
Stock options and restricted stock tax benefits	(991)		(991)
Stock-based compensation expense	16,930		16,930
Accretive dividend on preferred stockholders	(1,508)				(1,508)
Accrued/paid dividends for preferred stockholders	(11,826)				(11,826)
Treasury stock acquired, 88 shares	(1,220)					(1,220)
Balance at Jan. 26, 2013	$ 728,012	$ 92	$ 1,383,430	$ (16,635)	$ 420,627	$ (1,059,502)