Share Repurchases

12 Months Ended

Jul. 28, 2017

Share Repurchases [Abstract]

Share Repurchases

7. Share Repurchases

In each of 2017, 2016 and 2015, subject to a maximum amount of $25,000 and the limits imposed by its credit facility, the Company was authorized to repurchase shares at management’s discretion.  The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock in 2017 and 2015.  In 2016, the Company repurchased 100,000 shares of its common stock in the open market at an aggregate cost of $14,653.