Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (44,432)	$ (40,872)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing fees)	49,482	54,574
Stock-based compensation expense	1,703	3,132
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	179	509
Net increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities	1,571	(4,156)
Net (increase) decrease in other non-current assets	(113)	221
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(48,165)	(119,903)
Net cash flows used in operating activities	(39,775)	(106,495)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(51,846)	(49,532)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(51,846)	(49,532)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facility	579,725	608,833
Payments on credit facility	(460,100)	(430,900)
Cash dividends paid	(21,895)	(21,779)
Purchase of treasury stock related to stock-based compensation	(803)	(622)
Payment of amended credit facility related fees	(4,425)
Cash dividends paid for long-term incentive awards	(458)	(174)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities	92,044	155,358
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	423	(669)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	10,769	11,993
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	11,192	11,324
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables, net	844	(6,609)
Merchandise inventories, net	(187,504)	(230,171)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(12,785)	(39,428)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and gift card liabilities	151,280	156,305
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	(48,165)	(119,903)
Interest	5,645	3,556
Income taxes (net of refunds)	(841)	(113)
Non-cash financing activity:
Accrued cash dividends		21
Accrued dividends for long-term incentive awards	$ 943	$ 726