Technology, Property and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2013

Technology, Property and Equipment [Abstract]

Technology, property and equipment

Technology, property and equipment consisted of the following at April 30 (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Capitalized Software and Computer Hardware	$	423,247		$	379,034
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements		98,846			98,635
Furniture, Fixtures and Warehouse Equipment		82,739			82,678
Land and Land Improvements		4,025			4,187
		608,857			564,534
Accumulated Depreciation/Amortization		(419,232	)		(376,555	)
Total	$	189,625		$	187,979