CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 472,449	$ 573,781
Receivables, net	421,506	464,869
Inventory	352,646	319,952
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	41,527	44,911
Total current assets	1,288,128	1,403,513
Property and equipment, net	191,385	195,465
Long-term receivables, net	111,579	92,049
Goodwill	818,784	810,252
Identifiable intangibles, net	203,653	212,557
Other	23,961	25,532
Total assets	2,637,490	2,739,368
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	220,870	207,915
Accrued payroll expense	75,469	66,386
Other accrued expenses	110,688	130,347
Current maturities of long-term debt	50,000	125,000
Total current liabilities	457,027	529,648
Long-term debt	725,000	725,000
Other	104,730	109,518
Total liabilities	1,286,757	1,364,166
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	1,065	1,099
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income	26,853	32,455
Retained earnings	1,437,400	1,456,233
Unearned ESOP shares	(114,585)	(114,585)
Total stockholders' equity	1,350,733	1,375,202
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,637,490	$ 2,739,368