Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	May 03, 2014	Jul. 27, 2013
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Estimated life of NOOK, years	2 years
Nook
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Recognized over	2 years
Deferred revenue	$ 7,745	$ 9,934	$ 14,801
Nook | Minimum
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Average percent, NOOK's sales price	2.00%
Nook | Maximum
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Average percent, NOOK's sales price	7.00%
Annual Fee
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Non-refundable, after first 30 days, annual fee	$ 25